fcccruiser Posted April 28, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2023 On my last cruise, because I had a deal through my travel agent that my on board expenditures would be reimbursed up to a set amount, I went to customer service and added tips for our butler and concierge to our account (incremental to the standard service fee which I know doesn't cover butlers and concierges). When I tried to explain to our butler that I had tipped him this way he kept saying "I won't get that". I assumed that he wasn't understanding me and that he thought I was referring to the standard service fee, but as I get ready for my next cruise (where we have the same reimbursement for onboard spending that we wouldn't hit unless we use it for tips) I am wondering if tipping through our on board account isn't the right way to go. Any thoughts or relevant experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted April 28, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Giving cash directly to the individual is the only way to ensure the right person gets the tips. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number34 Posted April 28, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Coming from the UK I never have much cash in $ so when I last cruised in the Haven I did this. I told my butler, concierge, steward and the bartender who looked after me well that I had done so and they did not complain. I had to make sure I had their names correct when I did it though, as for some reason I had difficulty getting the bartender right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted April 29, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 29, 2023 13 hours ago, Number34 said: Coming from the UK I never have much cash in $ so when I last cruised in the Haven I did this. I told my butler, concierge, steward and the bartender who looked after me well that I had done so and they did not complain. I had to make sure I had their names correct when I did it though, as for some reason I had difficulty getting the bartender right. I have problems with crew names as well. I found that taking a photo of their name tags with my cell works quite well for me. IIRC there are ATMs on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 29, 2023 #5 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Tip in cash. Be careful since a lot of non-refundable onboard credit can't be used for gratuities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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