New gratuity guidelines

[a-tx-brit]

RCCL has changed the amount for suites...

 

Stateroom attendant: $3.50 USD a day per guest

Suite attendant: $5.75 USD a day per guest

 

See 2005-2006 vacation planner

[Riotgrl13]

geesh its not like they even offer butler service. think Im going back to NCL and stay there.

[cruisinfanatic]

that's rediculous. Maybe because they have a tub to clean, lol

[TWELVEOHONE]

>> Stateroom attendant: $3.50 USD a day per guest <<

>> Suite attendant: $5.75 USD a day per guest <<

 

 

These are only recommended quide lines. No rules taht you must give $5.75 or any other amount.

 

If teh cabin stewrd or stewardest is really good and I usually give more but if not up to par I will give less.

[madforcruising]

RCCL has changed the amount for suites...

 

Stateroom attendant: $3.50 USD a day per guest

Suite attendant: $5.75 USD a day per guest

 

See 2005-2006 vacation planner

What´s new ????

It´s in effect for onth now already!!!

[stillfrantic]

Why would the suite attendant get more? If we had a concierge lounge, I'd see tipping them, but not sure why when they are doing the exact same thing the cabins stewards do. Or do they do something different?

[a-tx-brit]

Why would the suite attendant get more? If we had a concierge lounge, I'd see tipping them, but not sure why when they are doing the exact same thing the cabins stewards do. Or do they do something different?

 

If they do please let me know!

[setsail]

We always give that much as a rule anyway.Bad news would be that we have to make our own beds, vacumn, and cook & wash our dishes. Or, maybe there are those out there that would welcome those chores.

[Hypo]

As I understand it, the attendants that are assigned to the suites actually have fewer cabins than the attendants that are assigned to a bunch of cabins down on Deck 2. It DOES take longer to clean a suite, than an inside cabin. Also, there may be stemware to replace, etc. The steward that cleans the Royal Suite, and the Royal Family Suites, definitely have more areas to clean than others. JMHO.

 

However, the guidelines are that, let your conscience be your guide.

 

Mark

[stillfrantic]

That's true....our RFS will be larger than if we were single cabin. Hadn't thought about them being assigned less rooms.

[over the edge]

I know this sounds silly after all the talk about tipping, but I just want to be clear. If there are 4 in a room, its the suggested price multipled by 4 people and then multiplied by 7 days. Example: Room stewart= $3.50X4=14.00 and $14.00X7= $98 Would this be the proper procedure?

[crdoms]

Ove the Edge,

 

Yes, you've done the math correctly. That would be the correct amount.

 

crd

[Sail With Me]

What´s new ????

It´s in effect for onth now already!!!

 

No, it has been in effect for several months.

[karen_g]

If you're in a Junior Suite, is your attendant a Suite Attendant or a Stateroom Attendant? Which rate do you tip at? Just wondering since I'll be in a Junior Suite for the very first time in January.

 

 

Karen

[TPKeller]

I know this sounds silly after all the talk about tipping, but I just want to be clear. If there are 4 in a room, its the suggested price multipled by 4 people and then multiplied by 7 days. Example: Room stewart= $3.50X4=14.00 and $14.00X7= $98 Would this be the proper procedure?

 

Please... save yourself from this headache, and go use the tip calculator, which was designed and built for exactly this purpose! :D

 

Theron

 

http://members.aol.com/CruiseTip/

[Brad1185]

The current recommended tips are $4 pppd for room steward and $4 pppd for dining waiter, $2.5 for asst waiter and $1 for head waiter. These are based on latest RCI brochures.

[Merion_Mom]

Brad, we just received our documents for our upcoming New Year's cruise on the Jewel, and the old amounts are still printed there. ($3.50.....)

 

Carol

[ssantow]

Karen,

 

My guess is that since a JS is not considerd a suite (ie no concierge lounge, or many other services bigger suites get) so the guidelines would not apply.

I am sure you do not want to hear my opinion on tipping and besides my flame proof suit is at the dry cleaners.

Stan

[FinelyCruising]

Karen I agree the JS is not in the same category as suite. There are no services that are provided that are above and beyond that of a stateroom.

 

BUT, you are going to love the extra room, larger bathroom,balony and closet space!

[brady19]

Remember these are just guidelines. I guess its good that RCI still hasn't implimented the mandatory $10 per day pp like NCL & the other lines.

 

The guidelines for a restaurant are 15% of the total bill, but you should still give a tip based on quality of service. A tip is earned, it is not guaranteed.