Rare John&LaLa Posted September 16, 2018 #26 Share Posted September 16, 2018 On a recent tour of the bridge. The Captain had a tip jar out on console next to where he was sitting. It was very tacky but most on the tour felt obligated to put a few dollars in. You would think they pay him more these days.. Forgot to ask, what ship? Was this the D+ tour, or the all access? Haven't seen a captain on the tour in ages Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 16, 2018 #27 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I don't find the tip jars tacky. You can leave some money in appreciation if you want and I am ok with that.I agree.You don't have to put anything in but if there is a jar and you want to put something in,why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted September 16, 2018 #28 Share Posted September 16, 2018 On the Oasis a week ago, I've certainly seen a tips jar before on the schooner bar piano when the singer's there but it seems to be spreading all over the ship. The pub singer, classical music with different musicians in central park, even in Jazz on 4 lounge there was a tips jar at the front of stage for the musicians/singer. More surprising was when they have that afternoon with activities for kids on boardwalk, there were tip jars there for face painting, balloons etc. I appreciate all the entertainment but on some occasions those tip jars didn't seem appropriate on a cruise ship. Really, tip plates in your bathrooms are ok but jars are tacky:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted September 16, 2018 #29 Share Posted September 16, 2018 On Anthem in July spent some time with the couple who taught ballroom dancing. Was surprised to learn that not only are they not paid, they don't even cruise for free. Just get a discounted rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 16, 2018 #30 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I agree, it’s tacky. I generally cruise NCL, and there are no tip jars. (The exception is Howl at the Moon, which works the same as the ones on land). The musician that I referred to in my previous post was in the Howl at the Moon .He has a 30 piece band in NYC that plays in concerts ,weddings ,corporate affairs ,etc . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 16, 2018 #31 Share Posted September 16, 2018 On Anthem in July spent some time with the couple who taught ballroom dancing. Was surprised to learn that not only are they not paid, they don't even cruise for free. Just get a discounted rate. Many guest speakers are on similar deals, discount cruise in exchange for a number of lectures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted September 17, 2018 #32 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Now THAT'S tacky!!:rolleyes::rolleyes: I would be surprised if he doesn't receive a high six figure income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 17, 2018 #33 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I see no problem , I doubt most of them are making that much , we always tip musicians at home, and in schooner bar and pub on rccl, nobody is forced to tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUEST71919 Posted September 17, 2018 #34 Share Posted September 17, 2018 On Anthem in July spent some time with the couple who taught ballroom dancing. Was surprised to learn that not only are they not paid, they don't even cruise for free. Just get a discounted rate. I assume they saw it as a good barter deal and it likely was. Work a few hours a day and get everything else free? It’s a deal a lot of people would take I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetchief Posted September 17, 2018 #35 Share Posted September 17, 2018 On a recent tour of the bridge. The Captain had a tip jar out on console next to where he was sitting. It was very tacky but most on the tour felt obligated to put a few dollars in. You would think they pay him more these days.. Really? Now that is tacky. I would certainly have called him out on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted September 17, 2018 #36 Share Posted September 17, 2018 We can disagree, that is fine. I was agreeing with a few others before me that found it distasteful and the reason why. It was my opinion, worth no more and no less to any other. I don’t see this as comparable to a wedding with the neighborhood band, it’s a cruise. And while the cruise lines are certainly adding on consistently to the things for which we must pay, the broad idea is that it is all inclusive and tips are paid in one paymen and offered as complete payment (with very few exceptions, like the concierge ). While it’s fine for people to give extra tips for exceptional service, I believe that putting a jar out to suggest it’s necessary is a far different thing . A serious conversation about incomes on ship would be a long one, but as the daughter of dedicated educators who were paid a great deal less than most people with less education and leagues less than people who throw a ball around for a living, I would say that topic is more complicated that it is sometimes presented here (e.g., the view occasionally put forth that I so often that the workers are comparable to indentured servants who should be pitied). I do not say that to bring on a different conversation, only to say that the accurate answers to questions like the one of salaries are often more complicated than can be explored on an online onboard. :) Have a good one! Lynn Well stated and I couldn't agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynicDC Posted September 18, 2018 #37 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Who's carrying currency or change to put in a "tip" jar during a cruise? Do you run back to the safe in your cabin to find a few bucks or do you just ignore the ridiculousness of it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 18, 2018 #38 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Who's carrying currency or change to put in a "tip" jar during a cruise? Do you run back to the safe in your cabin to find a few bucks or do you just ignore the ridiculousness of it all?I always carry a bundle of dollars for the DL/CL waiters every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 18, 2018 #39 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I always carry a bundle of dollars for the DL/CL waiters every night. Same here, normally a hundred or more in singles and fives mostly when ordering drinks in any lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 18, 2018 #40 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I always carry a bundle of dollars for the DL/CL waiters every night.I have 100 Kroner left from Serenade Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 18, 2018 #41 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I have 100 Kroner left from Serenade Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk A good excuse to do another Baltic cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 18, 2018 #42 Share Posted September 18, 2018 A good excuse to do another Baltic cruise.Headed back in April, but end TA in Copenhagen Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 18, 2018 #43 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Headed back in April, but end TA in Copenhagen Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk We have been 4 times to Copenhagen,it is a lovely city especially Tivoli and Nyhavn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 18, 2018 #44 Share Posted September 18, 2018 We have been 4 times to Copenhagen,it is a lovely city especially Tivoli and Nyhavn.Definitely staying in Nyhaven again. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 18, 2018 #45 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Definitely staying in Nyhaven again. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk We have stayed at the Admiral hotel a few times which is 200 metres from Nyhavn.Best to get a room at the back overlooking the water but like most Copenhagen hotels it does not have AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 18, 2018 #46 Share Posted September 18, 2018 We have stayed at the Admiral hotel a few times which is 200 metres from Nyhavn.Best to get a room at the back overlooking the water but like most Copenhagen hotels it does not have AC. Years ago I sold Anthon Berg chocolate of Copenhagen in the UK and 3 times Pauline and I with a few colleagues and their wines were guests of Anthon Berg and they gave us first class treatment and took us to all the major sites and then took us out on the oldest Schooner in the World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mistral wind Posted September 18, 2018 #47 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On a recent tour of the bridge. The Captain had a tip jar out on console next to where he was sitting. It was very tacky but most on the tour felt obligated to put a few dollars in. You would think they pay him more these days.. I hope your kidding. That is disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mistral wind Posted September 18, 2018 #48 Share Posted September 18, 2018 If there's a tip jar, I pointedly ignore it. I don't see how a tip is earned for doing the basic work one was hired to do. I am glad you are bold enough to say that. I also agree with that observation. Maybe i should have placed a tip jar while serving my customers at Publix Deli. lol It is something i ignore also. I do tip my waitstaff in the lounge for the free cocktail party though. Even though i really don't feel obligated too. Sometimes i tip bar staff extra. But like you said tip jars i ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mistral wind Posted September 18, 2018 #49 Share Posted September 18, 2018 On the Oasis a week ago, I've certainly seen a tips jar before on the schooner bar piano when the singer's there but it seems to be spreading all over the ship. The pub singer, classical music with different musicians in central park, even in Jazz on 4 lounge there was a tips jar at the front of stage for the musicians/singer. More surprising was when they have that afternoon with activities for kids on boardwalk, there were tip jars there for face painting, balloons etc. I appreciate all the entertainment but on some occasions those tip jars didn't seem appropriate on a cruise ship. You're right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino D Posted September 18, 2018 #50 Share Posted September 18, 2018 If there's a tip jar, I pointedly ignore it. I don't see how a tip is earned for doing the basic work one was hired to do.Does this include waiters, porters, bellman? Or is that different? Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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