Tips for Concierge included?

[MyYearWithTheMouse]

I'm sure this has been asked but I'm like the world's worst person with the search function and can't find it

Are tips for the concierge host included in the prepaid tips? If not, what's the appropriate amount to tip them?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I'm sure this has been asked but I'm like the world's worst person with the search function and can't find it

Are tips for the concierge host included in the prepaid tips? If not, what's the appropriate amount to tip them?

No, they are not included in the auto-gratuity. Sorry, can't give you an amount - Concierge is out of our realm.

 

[MyYearWithTheMouse]

No, they are not included in the auto-gratuity. Sorry, can't give you an amount - Concierge is out of our realm.

Thanks . Concierge would normally be out of our range too but it's my 40th birthday this year so in lieu of a party or presents, we decided to splurge . Plus it's the Repo, so much cheaper than peak season. We leave for Vancouver on Friday!

 

[disneywonderfun]

Thanks . Concierge would normally be out of our range too but it's my 40th birthday this year so in lieu of a party or presents, we decided to splurge . Plus it's the Repo, so much cheaper than peak season. We leave for Vancouver on Friday!

A survey maybe a year ago concerned the tip amount. A fair percentage (maybe 15-20% said "0" should be the tip, i.e. the concierge service is a perk that has already been paid with the increased fare already) while most were in the $50-$100 range. There were a few in the multi-hundreds (I think even up to $500 had been stated). So, basically, tip whatever you think their service is worth. Do not get too blurred into thinking that the standard perks are somehow specific to a specific concierge. For example, we once had a concierge who made it sound as if she SPECIFICALLY paid for the lithograph provided at the end of the cruise to concierge guests. It was a thinly veiled attempt that left a bad taste in us (luckily, she is no longer a concierge on any DCL as far as I know). Many concierge guests barely use the service of the concierge staff. I am not certain what one should leave in those situations.

DWF

 

[Bear3412]

Concierge Tip Poll; http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2971416&highlight=tipping+concierge+poll

 

[MyYearWithTheMouse]

Thank you so much! Wow, you would really think they'd give guidance for that. This gives me a better idea of what to bring .

 

[SonicGuy]

On our last cruise we tipped each of the ladies in concierge $40 a piece. One of the ladies was also our cabana host and I didn't tip there because I didn't have any cash.