How much do you tip Cruise staff?

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Friends and I plan on going on Royal Caribbeans Allure of the Seas for our senior trip in 2011, how much should we tip the various staff members?
 
It depends what they are doing, your roomservice is approx $2 per day per person, waiter is $4 per day, assistant waiter $2 etc. (per day) You hand them their tip envelopes the last day of the cruise or pre pay tips so you don't have to think about it before you board your cruise.
 
Carnival adds $10 per person/per day to your bill. If you choose to pay your waiters, etc. in person, I believe you can ask Carnival to take it off your bill and handle it yourself. But they spread it around to your room stewards, waiters, etc. and I suspect something in a pot for everyone else.

You may want to use that pricing as a guide, and what else has been mentioned here.

In addition, early in my cruise, I will give my room steward $10 - $20 and split up a similar amount for my waiters in the dining room. Then if they have been good to me, offer something additional toward the end. That way if I need something extra in my room or want to order an additional entre I find they are receptive to listening to my requests and friendly.

Tipping is an adult trait. They often are "stiffed" by students, so if you offer a little something extra to let them know you respect them and their work, it will go a long way... and you never know when they can do that something extra that makes your experience special. They work hard and depend on tips to make a living.

Have a good time, be respectful of the other fare-paying passengers, and enjoy the cruise. It is a great way to travel!
 
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