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amounts verified December 2013
Below are the suggested
gratuities for the 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10 day cruises. You can charge them if you do
not wish to use cash.
Gratuities listed below are for the whole cruise and the amounts are PER PERSON,
including any children in you party.
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Position |
3
day |
4
day |
5
day |
7
day |
10
day |
| Resturant Server |
$12.00 |
$16.00 |
$20.00 |
$28.00 |
$40.00 |
| Resturant Assistant Server |
$9.00 |
$12.00 |
$15.00 |
$21.00 |
$30.00 |
| Head Server |
$3.00 |
$4.00 |
$5.00 |
$7.00 |
$10.00 |
| Stateroom Host(ess) |
$12.00 |
$16.00 |
$20.00 |
$28.00 |
$40.00 |
| Room Service |
At
your discretion |
At your discretion |
At
your discretion |
At
your disrection |
At
your disrection |
For room service, you will want to tip a couple of dollars, or more depending
on the size of your order. If you order drinks, a gratuity is automatically
added. I add a bit more for exceptional service, like if they bring me my drink
on the beach on Castaway Cay. You will also want to tip the porters a dollar
or two per bag, especially if they carry your bags all the way across the street
to the parking lot.
ADDITIONAL HINTS FOR
TIPPING
Charge your tips early. The line can get quite crowded at Guest Services
if you wait till the last day of your cruise. We tip the recommended amount
early and then add some extra cash for anyone who gives us exceptional service.
Be creative. In addition to tips, little items such as phone cards
are appreciated. This should be given in addition to the suggested cash amount,
not in place of it. We pick up a batch of phone cards at Sam's Club prior
to our cruises. They also make a nice thank-you for persons in positions that
aren't traditionally tipped, such as kids counselors, cruise staff and guest
services. I bring a supply, of thank-you cards, too, and insert the little gift. Another fun item is Florida lottery tickets, which can be purchased at the airport or at gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores.
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