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Tipping is optional....If someone waits for the tip or puts out that hand...as in the movie "Home Alone" i am ready to put in the chewing gum...If the service is better than good ie; the tray put on the table , we are asked to inspect and the glasses are set up , napkins set out, silver ware placed on napkins, this shows me I count as the customer and I am usally generous with a tip, generally between $3 - $5 . If the tray is dumped on the table and they are rushed, I pull out 4 quarters and close the door. Generally the message is gotten!!! My husband will hand a $20 dollar bill to the buttler at the beginning of the cruise explaining our likes and dislikes. We have never had a bad time. My husband hands the cabin stewart $10 at the beginning with a list of likes and dislikes. They have always been wonderful. We always have extra towels, shampoo, soap, pilows, etc. Our waiter also is given $20.00 the first night. Extra Lobster, deserts and goodies were always put in front of us with a smile..My hubby loves chocolate ice cream with syrup and whip cream..does not like fancy deserts, just chocolate ice cream. To show the dedication to please, chocolate ice cream was not available at dinner..but my hubby had it...every night. !! so like i say...tipping is optional...but an EXCEPTIONAL CRUISE only costs $50 ... As for the head waiter, we always tip him/her because they are the person that holds everything together and handing him $20.00 if you find yourself in an awkward seating assignment will quarranty a much better arrangement. As for the servers of drinks during the day...If we use thier service for one time..no extra tip is given, if we are out on the deck, or in the show and they are ontop of the empty glasses yes a few dollars is given.. I will say once that is done, these servers seek you out and are always making sure your glass is full...go figure!

<blockquote data-quote="gvb1969" data-source="post: 714777"><p>Tipping is optional....If someone waits for the tip or puts out that hand...as in the movie &quot;Home Alone&quot; i am ready to put in the chewing gum...If the service is better than good ie; the tray put on the table , we are asked to inspect and the glasses are set up , napkins set out, silver ware placed on napkins, this shows me I count as the customer and I am usally generous with a tip, generally between $3 - $5&nbsp; .&nbsp; If the tray is dumped on the table and they are rushed, I pull out 4 quarters and close the door.&nbsp; Generally the message is gotten!!!&nbsp; &nbsp; My husband will hand a $20 dollar bill&nbsp; to the buttler at the beginning of the cruise explaining our likes and dislikes. We have never had a bad time.&nbsp; My husband hands the cabin stewart $10 at the beginning with a list of likes and dislikes. They have always been wonderful. We always have extra towels, shampoo, soap, pilows, etc. Our waiter also is given $20.00 the first night. Extra Lobster, deserts and goodies were always put in front of us with a smile..My hubby loves chocolate ice cream with syrup and whip cream..does not like fancy deserts, just chocolate ice cream.&nbsp; To show the dedication to please, chocolate ice cream was not available at dinner..but my hubby had it...every night. !! so like i say...tipping is optional...but an EXCEPTIONAL CRUISE&nbsp; only costs $50 ...&nbsp; As for the head waiter, we always tip him/her because they are&nbsp; the person that holds everything together&nbsp; and handing him $20.00 if you find yourself in an awkward seating assignment will quarranty a much better arrangement.&nbsp; As for the servers of drinks during the day...If we use thier service for one time..no extra tip is given, if we are out on the deck, or in the show and they are ontop of the empty glasses yes a few dollars is given.. I will say once that is done, these servers seek you out and are always making sure your glass is full...go figure!</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="gvb1969, post: 714777"] Tipping is optional....If someone waits for the tip or puts out that hand...as in the movie "Home Alone" i am ready to put in the chewing gum...If the service is better than good ie; the tray put on the table , we are asked to inspect and the glasses are set up , napkins set out, silver ware placed on napkins, this shows me I count as the customer and I am usally generous with a tip, generally between $3 - $5 . If the tray is dumped on the table and they are rushed, I pull out 4 quarters and close the door. Generally the message is gotten!!! My husband will hand a $20 dollar bill to the buttler at the beginning of the cruise explaining our likes and dislikes. We have never had a bad time. My husband hands the cabin stewart $10 at the beginning with a list of likes and dislikes. They have always been wonderful. We always have extra towels, shampoo, soap, pilows, etc. Our waiter also is given $20.00 the first night. Extra Lobster, deserts and goodies were always put in front of us with a smile..My hubby loves chocolate ice cream with syrup and whip cream..does not like fancy deserts, just chocolate ice cream. To show the dedication to please, chocolate ice cream was not available at dinner..but my hubby had it...every night. !! so like i say...tipping is optional...but an EXCEPTIONAL CRUISE only costs $50 ... As for the head waiter, we always tip him/her because they are the person that holds everything together and handing him $20.00 if you find yourself in an awkward seating assignment will quarranty a much better arrangement. As for the servers of drinks during the day...If we use thier service for one time..no extra tip is given, if we are out on the deck, or in the show and they are ontop of the empty glasses yes a few dollars is given.. I will say once that is done, these servers seek you out and are always making sure your glass is full...go figure! [/QUOTE]