Pre-paid Gratuity

[nissach]

On 12/16/2019 at 6:00 AM, thesmiths said:

How much on average do you give extra to your room steward?

 

 

We usually leave $5.00 per day on the pillow. 

[Joe817]

27 minutes ago, kerryincork said:

We also prepay as I like to pay as much up front as possible. We then tip extra for exceptional service.

^^^^^This.

[RogueMonk]

According to Merriam-Webster:

 

 Gratuity - something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service especially.

[Kri1970]

We just got back from our first ever cruise. We had prepaid the standard gratuities, did not have a drink package. We had Your Time Dining, so had a different group every night.  But for room service, we added a tip (only did the free breakfasts), and every drink we bought, we added usually a dollar or two, even though the 18% is already in the cost. Also, on the last night, our favorite 2 bartenders at the piano bar, we did drink orders with $5 added tips for each. We left an additional $20 for our room steward, he was very nice, but only came once a day, never left any ice, I felt the service was good, but not so great that I felt more was warranted.