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I asked a server in the MDR ( who had worked in Palo) and he told me that they did not get a part of the $30.00.
And others have been told the opposite, thus the debate.
I asked a server in the MDR ( who had worked in Palo) and he told me that they did not get a part of the $30.00.
Exactly. I doubt that you'll get a straight answer from anyone who works in (or has) Palo as to this issue.And others have been told the opposite, thus the debate.
And others have been told the opposite, thus the debate.
We travel concierge and tip based upon the size suite our stateroom is. In a Cat T, we double the base tip and give extra for better service. In a Cat R, we tip 4x. We plan on $20 per room service breakfast delivered. Palo in suite we tip $15-20 per person. Concierge bartender: $5 per night(given last night) + added tip for providing drinks without our needing to order, $20 each for concierge food servers, Concierge: minimum $25 each on a 3 nt cruise, Concierge on classic: minimum $200 each on 7 nt cruise.
I must be having a need-more-coffee day: sorry for requesting clarification!
So what I am hearing is that, because you are in concierge, you multiply the auto-gratuities from 2 to 4 times. In addition to MDR and stateroom host, you tip several "extra" positions, as follows:
Concierge bartender -- $5/night
Concierge food servers -- $20 each flat rate
Concierge hosts -- $25+ per night each
You also tip room service at a higher rate than we have noted, specifically $20 for each breakfast and $15-$20/person for Palo in suite.
Is that correct?
For others who have traveled concierge, have you handled your tipping differently?
Yes, we tip that way. A Cat T is double the space of a Cat V, includes 2 bathrooms, so double the work=double the tip. A Cat R is another Cat V+ Cat + more space + another half bath. Much more work=more tip.
Yes, we tip that way. A Cat T is double the space of a Cat V, includes 2 bathrooms, so double the work=double the tip. A Cat R is another Cat V+ Cat + more space + another half bath. Much more work=more tip.
I don't have a tip system that's as well spelled out, but, in terms of the room service, breakfast, dinner, and Palo are much more elaborate than normal room service. The delivery includes setting the table, and dinner includes linens and course by course service.You also tip room service at a higher rate than we have noted, specifically $20 for each breakfast and $15-$20/person for Palo in suite.
Sounds like a great starting point! Updating the first post
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.
So that would work out to tipping 20-30% on $50 per person at Palo. A 20-30% tip on the $30 surcharge would come to $6-$9 per person. Perhaps we can ballpark $6 - $15 per person?
Exactly. Tipping should be what each person feels the service was worth to them. Not what others have done in the past. Just because person A thinks that a Palo server should be tipped $20 per person for dinner, doesn't mean that person B has to do the same. Tipping should be a personal choice as to how much and to whom.I think it is totally what you are comfortable with. There is never going to be right or wrong answer.
MJ
Well, I'm pretty opposed to the idea of not paying the minimum $12/day. Beyond that, yes.Tipping should be a personal choice as to how much and to whom
But, see, that's your comfort zone as to what gratuities to give, then. And it's perfectly acceptable. Just as adding more to the tip envelope, if you want to. Or adjusting down the gratuities, if you feel it's warranted.Well, I'm pretty opposed to the idea of not paying the minimum $12/day. Beyond that, yes.
I completely agree. Trying to decide what the "right tip" is will be a losing battle. My goal has been to find out what folks' opinions are and provide a ballpark range for people seeking information (myself included).I think it is totally what you are comfortable with. There is never going to be right or wrong answer.
MJ
Perhaps I missed it, but have we come to a consensus on how much a non-concierge guest might tip their cabana host on Castaway Cay?
Hold up. I can't tip at the kids club? What kind of non-cash items do people give?
Personally, for room service orders, I tip $1 per menu item. So, for example, on our most recent cruise, we ordered three sandwiches, a salad, and a plate of cookies and I tipped $5.
Perhaps I missed it, but have we come to a consensus on how much a non-concierge guest might tip their cabana host on Castaway Cay?
I wouldn't have the chutzpah to tell you what is or isn't acceptable, but just recount our experience. Our host (at the adult beach) spent a lot of time checking us in, going with us to the cabana, coming back a few times to see if we needed anything, gave us a ride back from the buffet with our food to the cabana, and came at the end of the day to help us pack up. We tipped him $20.