SnoBirdCruiser Posted September 12, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Does Crystal allow passengers to give a cash contribution to the crew to use in their bar or other recreational areas towards a party. The entire staff, crew,etc. are all the greatest and we would like to say thank you to them. However you cannot do it for them all. I know that giving them an excellent service letter to the Captain is one way. I do know what we did on the World Cruises was doing it in several segments Does anyone else say, Thank you, to the crew in different ways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Luxury Posted September 12, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, SnoBirdCruiser said: Does Crystal allow passengers to give a cash contribution to the crew to use in their bar or other recreational areas towards a party. The entire staff, crew,etc. are all the greatest and we would like to say thank you to them. However you cannot do it for them all. I know that giving them an excellent service letter to the Captain is one way. I do know what we did on the World Cruises was doing it in several segments Does anyone else say, Thank you, to the crew in different ways. I always go to guest services on any ship and leave a donation to the crew welfare fund. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminina Posted September 12, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) I've done a few crew parties on Seabourn while on for longer than 40 days. Talk with hotel manager and they come up with a number. As a practical matter, #2 post has it right. Edited September 12, 2023 by saminina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 12, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2023 You can give a donation to the crew welfare fund and know the money will go towards the crew. It might be used for a party or for other things which benefit the crew. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatbob Posted September 12, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Tried to do this on Serenity in August of 2021 - Crystal would not allow it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 13, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 13, 2023 7 hours ago, boatbob said: Tried to do this on Serenity in August of 2021 - Crystal would not allow it!! Are you talking about giving money to the crew fund. If so, they do it but maybe the person you spoke with didn't know how it worked. On our most recent cruise I first asked the person at the desk if they had gratuity forms to charge gratuities to my account. He said no. I explained it again and he looked confused but the concierge came over and he showed the person where they were. Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted September 13, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2023 In the early 2000s, there was a guest who would regularly throw a party for the crew in the crew areas. Perhaps things have changed since that time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted September 13, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Thank you for posting this most useful thread - the “Crew Welfare Fund” is truly a brilliant suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 14, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 14, 2023 12 hours ago, FlyerTalker said: In the early 2000s, there was a guest who would regularly throw a party for the crew in the crew areas. Perhaps things have changed since that time. This can still be done by guests. The timing depends on various factors including when the last event was and the layout for that sailing with respect to itinerary, time changes and evening events. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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