Pirate Cruises for kiddos tipping question - The DIS Discussion Forums

jagafen · 11-23-2009, 01:19 PM

Hey guys, I've either stumped the Passporters, or I'm asking a silly question....

We'd like for DS to do the Kiddie Pirate Cruise that departs from the GF....should we have a tip ready at pick-up for the supervising crew, and if so, how much? I'm REALLY confused about the tipping issue here....on a fireworks cruise, it's a given, but just making sure I'm covering all of my bases, I'd like to have $$ ready if need be....your input?

ajsrph · 11-23-2009, 01:35 PM

My boys did the pirate cruise that leaves from the YC on our last trip, and I did not tip...I never thought about it. I didn't tip the "babysitters" at the Sandcastle Club, either, when they went there for a few hours one night.

jagafen · 11-23-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajsrph

My boys did the pirate cruise that leaves from the YC on our last trip, and I did not tip...I never thought about it. I didn't tip the "babysitters" at the Sandcastle Club, either, when they went there for a few hours one night.

NEither did we when we used Simbas Club at AKL last time....I don't necssarily consider the Pirate Cruise babysitters, although, they are giving DH and I a few hours to ourselves...

If I may ask another question, what's the CM:Kid ratio...I'm assuming there will be more than one person on board with each group of kids.....I'm just a bit confused where the "do tip/don't tip" line really is.

cmaee · 11-23-2009, 04:33 PM

My boys did the Albatross Pirate Cruise from the YC and we didn't tip either. I remember that a similar question to this was discussed on the DIS for Families board, but I don't remember what it concluded with in regards to why the CM's don't expect tips. The ratio of CM's to kids in my ds's group was 2 to 10 (I have a picture of them on the boat going under the bridge at the Boardwalk, so I was able to count the exact number of kids on the boat). I don't know what their max is, but they were running out the smallest size of life jackets, so I would venture that it wouldn't be too many more kids than what they had. Our boys had a FANTASTIC time! We are planning on them doing the GF Pirate Adventure on our next trip.

disnut8 · 11-23-2009, 05:37 PM

I didn't tip either. I believe I had to pay before the cruise anyway. It's really not expected and you won't really have a chance at the end since the kids come off the boat one by one so the Cast Members can ensure there is a legal adult getting them.

jagafen · 11-23-2009, 06:56 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate it!!!

shellybaxter · 11-23-2009, 07:53 PM

I've never sent Dniece on the cruise - but I would tip. I tip the kids club people too. I mean - they take care of my niece which is way more important too me than someone who brings me a soda and a plate of food. I would probably tip $5 per attendant

llqool · 11-23-2009, 08:25 PM

hmmm....haven't done the pirate cruise, but my understanding was they have the same policy as on the DCL -- they aren't supposed to accept cash tips. When we used the kids club on the cruise line, we gave small gifts to the CMs, but no cash

11-23-2009, 01:19 PM	#1
jagafen Robo needs his own Bat-Light Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 852	Pirate Cruises for kiddos tipping question Hey guys, I've either stumped the Passporters, or I'm asking a silly question.... We'd like for DS to do the Kiddie Pirate Cruise that departs from the GF....should we have a tip ready at pick-up for the supervising crew, and if so, how much? I'm REALLY confused about the tipping issue here....on a fireworks cruise, it's a given, but just making sure I'm covering all of my bases, I'd like to have $$ ready if need be....your input? __________________ Previous Trips: 1989 Contemporary, 2008 AKL, 2008 2fer ASMo, 2010 Da Return to AKL Our family: Me, the planner Hubby, the goer and doer Our son, the reason we do it all

11-23-2009, 01:35 PM	#2
ajsrph Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 171	My boys did the pirate cruise that leaves from the YC on our last trip, and I did not tip...I never thought about it. I didn't tip the "babysitters" at the Sandcastle Club, either, when they went there for a few hours one night. __________________ 1986--Magic Music Days...high school band trip 1987--Magic Music Days...high school band trip 1993--Beach Club...honeymoon! 2007--Yacht Club...1st trip w/kids 2008--Yacht Club 2009--Yacht Club 2010--Yacht Club 2012--???

11-23-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
cmaee DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 658	My boys did the Albatross Pirate Cruise from the YC and we didn't tip either. I remember that a similar question to this was discussed on the DIS for Families board, but I don't remember what it concluded with in regards to why the CM's don't expect tips. The ratio of CM's to kids in my ds's group was 2 to 10 (I have a picture of them on the boat going under the bridge at the Boardwalk, so I was able to count the exact number of kids on the boat). I don't know what their max is, but they were running out the smallest size of life jackets, so I would venture that it wouldn't be too many more kids than what they had. Our boys had a FANTASTIC time! We are planning on them doing the GF Pirate Adventure on our next trip. __________________ me DS(10) DS(9) DD(6) Spring 1995 - Magical Mickey Music Days - offsite March 2008 - Port Orleans-Riverside April 2009 (Easter) - Coronado Springs/Grand Gathering August 2010 - Beach Club December 2010 (Christmas) - Pop Century/Grand Gathering December 2012 - Art of Animation & Pop Century

11-23-2009, 06:56 PM	#6
jagafen Robo needs his own Bat-Light Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 852	Thanks guys, I appreciate it!!! __________________ Previous Trips: 1989 Contemporary, 2008 AKL, 2008 2fer ASMo, 2010 Da Return to AKL Our family: Me, the planner Hubby, the goer and doer Our son, the reason we do it all

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11-23-2009, 05:37 PM	#5
disnut8 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brasleton, GA Posts: 13,882	I didn't tip either. I believe I had to pay before the cruise anyway. It's really not expected and you won't really have a chance at the end since the kids come off the boat one by one so the Cast Members can ensure there is a legal adult getting them.

11-23-2009, 07:53 PM	#7
shellybaxter Dis Veteran Disney Restaurants for one hundred Alex Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Susanville, California Posts: 5,493	I've never sent Dniece on the cruise - but I would tip. I tip the kids club people too. I mean - they take care of my niece which is way more important too me than someone who brings me a soda and a plate of food. I would probably tip $5 per attendant

11-23-2009, 08:25 PM	#8
llqool DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Stationed in VA, but STILL a FL resident (yeah!!!!) Posts: 1,105	hmmm....haven't done the pirate cruise, but my understanding was they have the same policy as on the DCL -- they aren't supposed to accept cash tips. When we used the kids club on the cruise line, we gave small gifts to the CMs, but no cash

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