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Surfer E2468 wrote:
Wish people had done that before boarding the VOLENDAM,many held up the line boarding because they had 3 or more very large pieces of luggage(26 -28 ) size,full and so heavy they had to have help trying to put them on the security belt. They should not have allowed them to hold up the lines the way they did. We always have a porter take our large pieces of luggage ,and have never had a problem with getting it in a reasonable amt.of time,i guess some people are just inconsiderate of others. cruise lover Not guilty! I do not lift luggage. Even those pieces with wheels need to be lifted just a little bit now and then. I know that I'm strong enough to do some of the lifting, but with big strong people surrounding me as I board a ship, plane, etc, there is no need for me to risk it as long as I have some greenbacks in hand. And there's always help getting the bags off an airport carousel. I say part with a few bucks and let those more qualified handle the luggage. Ermalee --also doesn't do windows, dishes or laundry grin |
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Todd Michel McComb wrote:
This $10 per person is split equitably between the steward, waiter, etc.? Are there other tips that will be expected? I read that bartenders don't expect tips, but this doesn't make sense to me. They don't? One correction to the other posts. The $10/day is split among the steward, waiters, and a whole bunch of behind-the-scenes people. |
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"Steve B" wrote in message . .. Todd Michel McComb wrote: This $10 per person is split equitably between the steward, waiter, etc.? Are there other tips that will be expected? I read that bartenders don't expect tips, but this doesn't make sense to me. They don't? One correction to the other posts. The $10/day is split among the steward, waiters, and a whole bunch of behind-the-scenes people. The Bar people automatically get a 15% tip from your bar tab. Of all the people on the ship, they probably do the best in tips. G You can also expect to tip for room service in cash at the time of service. You are also expected to tip the Spa staff for massages or other services they provide as well as the beauticians. The staff that do the babysitting or run the kiddie camps are also tipped. In addition there is of course the luggage handlers and when you do tours you are expected to tip both the guide and the driver. The Matire `D is also tipped if he provides a service. He/She is responsible for the performance of the wait staff so that should be taken into consideration if they all happen to perform their duties very well. In addition to the automatic tip added to your account, you may wish to add extra to it either through the auto tips or in cash. You also may wish to tip entirely by cash to the individuals and not have any auto tips. (This is our choice as we feel tips are personal and a verbal thanks should go along with the giving of the tip) In addition there are still some that have the 'head waiter' position who id between the Maitre `D and waiter and if he/she does something special you should tip him as well. We had one that paid special attention to my elderly mother personally bringing her a special selection she could eat and even cut her meat for her every night into bite-sized morsels. I gave him $100 because he made he cruise so special and he did it because he wanted to. Jim Jim |
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"Todd Michel McComb" wrote:
Thanks for the remarks. We won't be getting room service, or such. Todd, If you know, forgive me, but perhaps you are unaware that the food delivered to your room is included in your cruise fare, so the only additional cost is the small gratuity to the staffer who delivers it. You will find a room service menu in your cabin. Sometimes, it's nice to have breakfast delivered. Frequently, I enjoy a pot of coffee or tea. My kids like to order cookies and milk.... Have fun! Diana Ball Austin, TX |
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Diana Ball wrote: If you know, forgive me, but perhaps you are unaware that the food delivered to your room is included in your cruise fare, so the only additional cost is the small gratuity to the staffer who delivers it. You will find a room service menu in your cabin. Sometimes, it's nice to have breakfast delivered. Frequently, I enjoy a pot of coffee or tea. My kids like to order cookies and milk.... Thanks for the comments, Diana. Although I've only been on one other cruise 11 years ago, and so don't know much about cruising, I do do a lot of other vacation travel. So I kind of know what I like to do. Room service just isn't our style. No negative judgement implied for anyone else, of course.... |
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On Jan 28, 6:09 pm, (Todd Michel McComb) wrote: We won't be getting room service, or such. Just so you know, room service is included in your cruise fare. Other than a few dollars tip (depending on what you have delivered), there's no additional charge for room service. Having that first cup of coffee or tea delivered to your cabin in the morning is really a pleasant way to start the day. I rarely use room service for anything other than some tea, fruit a croissant for breakfast. Lee |
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On 1/29/2007 1:05 AM Todd Michel McComb wrote:
In article , Diana Ball wrote: If you know, forgive me, but perhaps you are unaware that the food delivered to your room is included in your cruise fare, so the only additional cost is the small gratuity to the staffer who delivers it. You will find a room service menu in your cabin. Sometimes, it's nice to have breakfast delivered. Frequently, I enjoy a pot of coffee or tea. My kids like to order cookies and milk.... Thanks for the comments, Diana. Although I've only been on one other cruise 11 years ago, and so don't know much about cruising, I do do a lot of other vacation travel. So I kind of know what I like to do. Room service just isn't our style. No negative judgement implied for anyone else, of course.... I did the math regarding the $10.00 a day per person for tipping. It worked out to very close to what I would tip if I had the cash with me. So, I just left it in place as a convenience. As for room service, granted there is more than enough dining options on board. But, there isn't any kind of convenience shop on board. If you'd like a light snack after the buffet or restaurants are closed and the coffee shop is closed...that's when room service comes in handy. There are also those rare occasions that you are having so much fun doing some activity on board or at port of call that you miss dinner completely. Do not fear, room service is here! In the unlikelihood that you are so seasick that you can't present yourself to the dining room. You can order something mild from room service. -- ____ Brian M. Kochera "Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once!" ____ View My Web Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951 |
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jim wrote: ... when you do tours you are expected to tip both the guide and the driver. What sort of tips are customary in Alaska shore excursions? Most of my tours have been with park rangers, and you don't tip park rangers. |
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"Todd Michel McComb" wrote in message ... In article , jim wrote: ... when you do tours you are expected to tip both the guide and the driver. What sort of tips are customary in Alaska shore excursions? Most of my tours have been with park rangers, and you don't tip park rangers. Todd, sorry I can't advise you on that as I have not cruised to Alaska. Most places that I have taken a tour at we usually give the guide a $5 tip for both of us and a dollar or two to the driver. Jim |
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