tipping

[tlrotzoll]

Quick question: I was reading tipping guidelines in my Passporter. They show the recommendation for the 4 night cruise - for instance: Dining room server - $14.75. Is this per person or per stateroom?

I am trying to set aside all my tips, but want to make sure I do it correctly.

Thanks!

 

[wdwmom2]

Yes, I believe that the tips most books show are per person tips.

 

[Hans Solo]

Try out this link that another DIS'er posted a few days ago.

http://members.aol.com/CruiseTip/

 

[jrabbit]

What about gratuities? (September 2004)
We'll make it easy. 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 11.00 14.75 25.75
Dining Room Asst. Server 8.00 10.75 18.75
Dining Room Head Server 2.75 3.75 6.50
Stateroom Host/Hostess 10.75 14.50 25.25
Dining Manager Your Discretion
Room Service Your Discretion

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.
At the Walt Disney World® Resort, 15% is the customary gratuity at restaurants and bars.

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So if there are 3 of you on a four night cruise your tips would be:
Server: 3*14.75 = 44.25
Asst. Server: 3*10.75 = 32.25
Head Server: 3*3.75 = 11.25
Stateroom: 3*14.50 = 43.50
Total: 131.25