How much is the per person per day gratuity charge

[2irisheyes]

Could someone please let me know the gratuity charge in US$. I am in the UK and they will only quote me in sterling. As RCI operate in US$ the sterling charge (which is fixed if I prepay) must be based on the US charge but they are unable or unwilling me to tell me what that rate is. Thanks in advance.

[lardan]

Could someone please let me know the gratuity charge in US$. I am in the UK and they will only quote me in sterling. As RCI operate in US$ the sterling charge (which is fixed if I prepay) must be based on the US charge but they are unable or unwilling me to tell me what that rate is. Thanks in advance.

 

It comes out to $9/person/day

[iriemon]

Could someone please let me know the gratuity charge in US$. I am in the UK and they will only quote me in sterling. As RCI operate in US$ the sterling charge (which is fixed if I prepay) must be based on the US charge but they are unable or unwilling me to tell me what that rate is. Thanks in advance.

 

The suggested amount is $10.00 US. $4.00 for waiter, $4.00 Room steward, $2.00 Asst. Waiter. If your experience is anything like mine has been you will want to give more for all the service and attention they give you.

[2irisheyes]

Thanks for your speedy replies. The equivalent sterling charge RCI quoted here in UK works out to $11.18 per day at current exchange rates. No wonder they didn't want to let me know the base price.

[wrp96]

If you decide not to prepay, here is a helpful tip calculator created by a poster on these boards, TPKeller http://cruisetip.tpkeller.com/

[katiel53]

If you are not in a suite, the "suggested" amount for tips if $9.75 USD per day per passenger. If you are in a full suite, it is $12.00 USD per passenger

 

I will post the breakdown, because the above posted info is not totally correct. It is $3.50 for the waiter, $2.00 for assistant waiter, $3.50 for the cabin steward and .75 for the headwaiter. The difference in the suite is that the suite attendant gets $5.25 instead of $3.50 per person per day. Anything above that is up to you.

 

I am basing my info on my May 2007 cruise and I expect the next one will be the same. If the prices have gone up, RCI hasn't informed us and I do apologize.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

[winncove]

Wrona or Katie, since a Jr. suite is not considered a suite in some areas, does it count as a suite in tips? Have one coming up in Jan.

TIA

[Merion_Mom]

If you are not in a suite, the "suggested" amount for tips if $9.75 USD per day per passenger. If you are in a full suite, it is $12.00 USD per passenger

 

I will post the breakdown, because the above posted info is not totally correct. It is $3.50 for the waiter, $2.00 for assistant waiter, $3.50 for the cabin steward and .75 for the headwaiter. The difference in the suite is that the suite attendant gets $5.25 instead of $3.50 per person per day. Anything above that is up to you.

 

I am basing my info on my May 2007 cruise and I expect the next one will be the same. If the prices have gone up, RCI hasn't informed us and I do apologize.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

Sorry to correct the corrector, but a suite attendant's recommended tip is $5.75 per day. :)

[Merion_Mom]

Wrona or Katie, since a Jr. suite is not considered a suite in some areas, does it count as a suite in tips? Have one coming up in Jan.

TIA

 

Nope, regular cabin steward tip of $3.50 per person per day. :)

[Albert Ross]

Could someone please let me know the gratuity charge in US$. I am in the UK and they will only quote me in sterling. As RCI operate in US$ the sterling charge (which is fixed if I prepay) must be based on the US charge but they are unable or unwilling me to tell me what that rate is. Thanks in advance.

I am not sure who 'they' are - your T/A or RCI themselves - but the daily sggested gratuity rate is clearly posted on RCI FAQ website - so it is not any big secret.

It works out at $9.75pppd

$3.50 - waiter,

$2.00 - assistant waiter,

$3.50 - steward

$0.75 - headwaiter.

 

And no, a JS does not count as a suite when it comes to tipping

[wrp96]

Nope, regular cabin steward tip of $3.50 per person per day. :)

 

 

What she said!:D

[katiel53]

Sorry to correct the corrector, but a suite attendant's recommended tip is $5.75 per day. :)

 

 

Once again you are right. I just can't add. The $12 is the right amount daily for suite occupants. I tried to post to you on the Chops/dining room thread, but for some reason the post didn't go through. I was trying to be nice, and you know for me that's hard at times, when I said bordered on ------

 

Del,

A JS isn't considered a suite by RCI so the tip is still the same as a regular cabin.

[2irisheyes]

Thanks to all for the info. $9.75 it is.

[steve20832]

The UK exchange rate is 50 cents for every U.S. dollar. There is a tip calculator here http://cruisetip.tpkeller.com/ so it will be around $19-$20 UK money. We always give more though.

[whogo]

Do not feel obligated to tip more.

[Albert Ross]

The UK exchange rate is 50 cents for every U.S. dollar. There is a tip calculator here http://cruisetip.tpkeller.com/ so it will be around $19-$20 UK money. We always give more though.

 

You have it the wrong way round - $9.75pp pd at .50c to the £ works out at £4.87pp pd.

[Merion_Mom]

You have it the wrong way round - $9.75pp pd at .50c to the £ works out at £4.87pp pd.

 

Yup. You Brits have us over a barrel on exchange rates these days. :rolleyes:

[Merion_Mom]

I tried to post to you on the Chops/dining room thread, but for some reason the post didn't go through. I was trying to be nice, and you know for me that's hard at times, when I said bordered on ------.

And I was surely agreeing with you! It was hard to be nice or not SHOCKED at the original question!

[Sue L]

And I was surely agreeing with you! It was hard to be nice or not SHOCKED at the original question!

 

 

Go back and read more, it is getting more interesting!

[katiel53]

Go back and read more, it is getting more interesting!

 

I just got finished reading the rest of the thread. Wow, I can't believe her at all. I noticed she also posted some pics of her wedding. Interesting.

 

Why all the lies? It makes no sense to me.

[KATHYMAC68]

I havent been on Royal Caribbean since last Oct. Do they automatically take the tips off the cruise card now?

[wrp96]

I havent been on Royal Caribbean since last Oct. Do they automatically take the tips off the cruise card now?

 

No, the standard is still to pay in cash at the end of the cruise. But you can opt to have them put on your Seapass card or you can opt to prepay them when you book the cruise.

[KATHYMAC68]

Great... Thank you!

 

I have another question, off topic.

 

Does RC offer early debarkation yet?

[Sue L]

Great... Thank you!

 

I have another question, off topic.

 

Does RC offer early debarkation yet?

 

 

 

Yes they do at most ports. Cape Liberty in NJ is one I know that definitely doesn't. Not positive on others, maybe San Juan.

[KATHYMAC68]

Thanks again! That figures since I will be on Explorer out of Bayonne...LOL