Things They Don't Tell You about Cruise Ships Part Eleven: Tipping
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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways
this is a supplemental tip envelope that Royal Caribbean left in our cabin
the daily service charge Co covers your housekeeping staff as well as the included dining staff
it's really important to recognize excellent service
we always bring at least $10 to $20 a day to share the love with our favorite waiters and bartenders
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Bring extra money to tip the maître d' if you have special dining requests
✓Tip your favorite bartenders to recognize excellent service
✓Bring at least $10 to $20 a day to share the love with waiters and bartenders
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Confusion about tipping policies — Understand that the daily service charge covers housekeeping and dining staff, but extra tipping is still appreciated for exceptional service.
Questions This Creator Answers
QWhy might you receive a supplemental tip envelope on a cruise?
QWhat does the daily service charge cover?
QHow should you handle tipping for extra services on a cruise?
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