How does tipping work

[lbgraves]

it's not a argument Lisa - just saying it's optional and up to the person.

those figures are just a guideline - people are free to tip more or less.

tipping has become salary and i think it's terrible that it has however that's life.

i won't feel bad if i tip less nor will i feel superior if i tip more - i tip based on service not on what "everyone else" does.

Not arguing at all, just wanted those reading and not familiar with the system know that $1000 a week works out differently if you are working 40 hours or 90+ when figuring out the hourly wage.

 

[suzyqn]

You have 2 issues here. One is that the tips reflect all the service received at all meals, not just dinner. Your 19 month old ate real food from somewhere--whether you got it from Topsiders, Pluto's, etc. In addition, he/she took a spot at the server's station (it couldn't be filled by another guest). If you told me that your child EVER ate in the dining room, I'd suggest that they be included in the tip. Never eating there at all---probably still should be counted.

Secondly, the child care workers are not a tipped position. They are paid a reasonable salary and are not expecting "extras." While a small gift (especially an edible one) is lovely, something the equivalent of $8 per day (tipping suggested amount in the dining rooms) is excessive.

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Thank you for helping me to understand this. This makes perfect sense and I will be sure to tip everyone involved for everyone in our party (including our toddler).

 

[Paula13]

I'm not understanding this...I read an early post that stated:
Server $25.75
Asst.Server$18.75
Head Server $6.50
Stateroom Host$25.25
So, for a family of four on 7 night cruise..that would add up to $2051.00??? I'm hoping I'm doing something wrong, that would be CRAZY!
Please help!
TIA,
Paula

 

[brucechase]

I'm not understanding this...I read an early post that stated:
Server $25.75
Asst.Server$18.75
Head Server $6.50
Stateroom Host$25.25
So, for a family of four on 7 night cruise..that would add up to $2051.00??? I'm hoping I'm doing something wrong, that would be CRAZY!
Please help!
TIA,
Paula

From the Disney Cruise website:

What about gratuities?

It is customary to give gratuities in recognition of service, which you will most likely be treated to in abundance aboard the ship. As a guideline, may we suggest the following:

Per Guest per cruise 3-Night 4-Night 7-Night
Dining Room Server $12.00 $16.00 $28.00
Dining Room Asst. Server $9.00 $12.00 $21.00
Dining Room Head Server $3.00 $4.00 $7.00
Stateroom Host/Hostess $12.00 $16.00 $28.00
Dining Manager Your Discretion
Room Service Your Discretion
Palo Gratuity included
Vista Spa & Salon Your Discretion
Babysitting Gratuity not expected
Shore Excursions Optional; not included in shore excursion price.
For your convenience, a 15% gratuity is automatically added to bar, beverage, wine and deck service tabs. All gratuities can be charged to your room charge.

For a 7 night cruise for a family of 4 the total suggested tips are $336.

It breaks down like this:
$28 x 4 + $21 x 4 + $7 x 4 + $28 x 4 = $336

 

[lbgraves]

I'm not understanding this...I read an early post that stated:
Server $25.75
Asst.Server$18.75
Head Server $6.50
Stateroom Host$25.25
So, for a family of four on 7 night cruise..that would add up to $2051.00??? I'm hoping I'm doing something wrong, that would be CRAZY!
Please help!
TIA,
Paula

Those are the old per person totals for a 7 day I believe. It actually is

Server 4.00 per day x 4 people x 7 days = 112.00
Assistant 3.00 per day x 4 x 7 = 84.00
Head server 1.00 per day x 4 x 7 = 28.00
Stateroom Host 4.00 x 4 x 7 = 112.00
Total tips $336 for a 7 day cruise for family of 4.

 

[brucechase]

Cleared up by lbgraves.

 

[Paula13]

Those are the old per person totals for a 7 day I believe. It actually is

Server 4.00 per day x 4 people x 7 days = 112.00
Assistant 3.00 per day x 4 x 7 = 84.00
Head server 1.00 per day x 4 x 7 = 28.00
Stateroom Host 4.00 x 4 x 7 = 112.00
Total tips $336 for a 7 day cruise for family of 4.

Thank goodness! I was starting to panic! I was multipling the total amount for the day by 4 then by 7! Oh my, thanks so much for clearing it up for!

 

[lbgraves]

My calculator still says $336 for a 7 night cruise.

As for these numbers:


it isn't for a 7 night cruise either. I don't know where these number came from (unless they were before the increase and not for a 7 night cruise).

Yes, after I hit enter I realized that and waited a while to be able to edit it. It is on the first few pages of this thread which started in 2004 or 2005.