Tipping Maids/Room Service

[Cackyschmackers]

As was discussed in a previous thread, my family and I do not plan on tipping on our upcoming cruise. I explained that we are paying so much for the cruise that it's tough to justify that additional cost. However, we did want to tip for our maid/room service. I've been researching and I have seen people say that paying the maid $20 in the beginning is the best way to go. Is that okay or should we tip daily? And is room service okay with just getting a buck or two every time they deliver?

Thank you for all the info!

i hope you will also tip your servers! They work for tips as well as the cabin steward. I really hope you rethink your position on this. A cruise is expensive for everyone, but the cost of the cruise does not include gratuities, which is customary in so many other aspects of service industries and is stated upfront..

 

[Dug720]

I just hope I'm not on their cruise because with my luck I'd get in their MDR section and people who refuse to tip are ALWAYS the most demanding of the servers' attention.

 

[CamColt]

The OP has gotten their answer along with much more helpful information therefore I am going to close this thread now. I don't want it to get out of hand and it looks like it is starting to go that way.