Aanna
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If you are concierge there are also tips for the hosts!
I assume these would be paid in cash, or can you put them on your account? How much is typical?
If you are concierge there are also tips for the hosts!
I assume these would be paid in cash, or can you put them on your account? How much is typical?
On what do base your flat amount? On the amount that will be charged to your room? Or perhaps more of a "flat" tip as one would an excursion guide?
And you made me laugh, Aerin75! I can totally see my mom gleefully estimating how much she would pay at various restaurants for the same meal! I suppose it would be hard to base a tip on that, though, considering how prices for the same dish can vary by region and restaurant. Still funny
Yes I believe so they give you evelopes but it wasn't clear on the amounts. After seeking advise on these boards the average seemed to be around $20 a day per stateroom for 2 adults. But others did higher and some lower. We are doing a week so we were not sure how much we should do!
More an academic question...are the rules the same with the European cruises? Asking since European customs are different
I usually leave an additional $10-$15 per person in Palo....we don't do Remy. I also leave additional cash tips for our room host, server, assistant server and head server if I feel they warrant it. Almost every cruise they do. Our room host this time was awesome. She took care of all our needs and then some and took care of the two cribs and two diaper genies.
MJ
I'd really like to keep this thread on point with what we can all expect on Disney Cruises. Another thread (http://disboards.com/threads/tipping-servers.3538017/) is moving into territory that might address your question.
Sorry, I meant the Disney cruises out of European ports. Thanks for the link!
There is some debate on the above. It has been reported repeatedly that the server receives part of the Palo dining fee as a built-in gratuity. To the best of my knowledge, there has never been anything posted conclusively disproving this.
They don't "expect" anything. I'd just add additional to the final envelope, though, if it were me.If your server from the MDR helps you bring food to an ailing family member in the room, do they get a 'room service' tip or just remember them with extra in the envelope? What would they expect?
If your server from the MDR helps you bring food to an ailing family member in the room, do they get a 'room service' tip or just remember them with extra in the envelope? What would they expect?
I'd think some sort of immediate, heart-felt thank you -- whether verbal or monetary -- would be appreciated. If you make it clear that the action was greatly appreciated, I would imagine they would not feel slighted if the extra appears in the envelope at the end rather than at the time of service. My personal style would probably be to say something like, "You're so wonderful! This *won't* be forgotten," and then add some extra to the envelope at the end.
Well, that was my big concern. Not to stiff them, but should it be given at the end or during the activity? My thought was they maybe wouldn't want to have to fumble with cash when they're really working the MDR and helping out a guest, but certainly a monetary (and possible written commendation) would be appropriate. It was just the timing.
Would like to know this answer too since I'm planning on doing the wine pairing. This is a great thread !I recall hearing somewhere that the sommelier should be tipped separately if one gets the wine pairing?
When we were at Castaway Cay (2 days ago), the cabana hosts were the concierge staff, so I considered our concierge tip to cover CC. I did leave a tip for drinks that we ordered from the cabana on the drink receipt.Should I tip cabana host/hostess on cc?
Should I tip cabana host/hostess on cc?
When we were at Castaway Cay (2 days ago), the cabana hosts were the concierge staff, so I considered our concierge tip to cover CC. I did leave a tip for drinks that we ordered from the cabana on the drink receipt.