Tipping Cruise Ship Staff

Tipping will vary by cruise line ship and the individual service.

Tipping cruise ship staff. Sign in to follow this. It is very important that you know the policy of the cruise line before you cruise so you can budget accordingly. They have low salaries and are often working away in.

How to Tip on a Non-Tipping Ship. Ships operating on the euro have a 10. They make a tiny amount because they cant work for free and the rest of their money is made up of gratuities.

Follow this tipping guide to show your appreciation without going overboard. While the name sounds fancy gratuities are nothing more than a tip paid to the staff members for service during the cruise. Giving service staff tips in a currency they cant easily use means theyll have to pay a fee to change your cash tip into another currency.

Every crew member you encounter on your cruise cabin stewards bartenders sales clerks youth counselors hair stylists masseuses housekeepers waiters photographers baristas chefs and. On cruises departing Sept. For the spa and room service staff you can tip at your discretion.

There is no need to tip the captain cruise director or entertainment staff. On most cruise ship lines bar bills already include a 15 tip and while most permit you to increase or decrease this amount you are not required to tip additionally. Passengers on ships operating on the US.

Hand your tip to that crew member in an envelope if possible. 10 Off Your Next Shore Excursion -- From Viator. Gratuities are automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basisYou can adjust the amount at the guest services desk.