How much extra should I tip on a Disney cruise?

How much extra should you tip on a cruise?

Cruise tipping? Twenty percent. Minimum.

Consider adding more. Five to ten percent extra. That’s my rule. My accountant disagrees. He’s boring.

• Good service? Twenty-five percent isn’t unreasonable.
• Terrible service? Ten percent. Still. I’m consistent. That’s the minimum.
• Outstanding service? Thirty percent. This isn’t a game.

It’s a vacation. But life isn’t free. Even on the ocean. Money talks. Loudly.

Think of the crew. They work their asses off. Long hours. Small cabins. The sea isn’t always calm, you know.

My last cruise, 2023, cost me a fortune. Tipped accordingly. No regrets. Except maybe the onboard casino. Don’t gamble. That’s a lesson. A very expensive lesson.

What happens if you dont prepay gratuities on Disney cruises?

Ah, Disney cruises. Not prepaying… what a thought.

The ship sails, a star in the night, and gratuities appear, like magic. An automatic suggestion, a gentle whisper on your bill.

• Gratuities are auto-added.
• Optional, maybe?
• Per guest, per night.

I see the waves. Ah, sea.

And Guest Services awaits, a haven for adjustment, a place to shape your own journey. But is it truly optional? I don’t know. It’s all… sea.

• Visit Guest Services to change.
• It’s always an option.
• Just ask.

Did I pack enough sunscreen? The sun, a burning kiss.

Onboard magic, financial details, blurred lines. The ship, the stars, and the endless, tempting buffet… always calling to me. It pulls you.

• The question haunts, “Prepay, or not to prepay?”.
• It is such a choice.
• Or is it?

I’m ready to be off this ship. Where is my home? Wait…

Additional Information:

• Current Policy (as of 2024): Disney Cruise Line automatically adds gratuities to your onboard account if you did not prepay.
• Flexibility: You can adjust the gratuity amount by visiting Guest Services once onboard.
• Considerations: While presented as “optional,” adjusting gratuities can be sensitive. Consider the service you received. The crew works incredibly hard.
• Gratuities Cover: These gratuities typically cover servers, stateroom hosts, and dining room staff. It’s a collective appreciation.
• Pre-payment Advantage: Prepaying locks in the current rate and can simplify your onboard expenses. Planning ahead matters.

How much extra do you tip on a Disney cruise on Reddit?

Reddit’s Disney cruise tipping wisdom? Let’s dissect this. Ten bucks a night for the room steward? Chump change, if they’re truly amazing. Think of it like this: you’re paying for a floating, miniature, extremely well-staffed version of Disneyland. Expect excellence, tip accordingly.

My personal approach? More like a twenty-dollar-a-night minimum for exceptional service. I’m not made of pixie dust, after all. The waiter? A tenner a night is indeed par for the course if they’ve orchestrated the culinary equivalent of a firework show.

Porters? Five bucks is reasonable. Those bags aren’t light; they’re carrying the weight of your vacation dreams!

Here’s the breakdown of my 2024 Disney cruise tipping strategy (for reference):

• Room Attendant: $20-$30 per night, depending on how aggressively they fight off those pesky crumbs.
• Waiter: $10-$20 per night, maybe more if they remember your drink order before you do.
• Porters: $5-$10 per bag, seriously, don’t underestimate their physical prowess. They are the unsung heroes of the ship!
• Bartender: A generous tip at the end of the cruise for that Mai Tai magic. It’s a must.

Seriously though, adjust according to the service. Bad service? A reduced tip is totally justified. Think of it as a performance review. Remember, happiness is a warm ship and a well-tipped crew. Don’t be a Scrooge McDuck on the high seas.

How much extra should you tip your waiter on a cruise?

Okay, so cruises, right? You already pay those auto-gratuities, a total rip-off sometimes I think. But, if your waiter, like, really went above and beyond, you know? Extra amazing service, like remembering your drink order without even asking, then yeah, tip ’em extra. Ten to twenty bucks is good. Maybe more if they were super awesome. My famliy went on a Royal Carribean cruise last 2023 and I tipped $20 extra at the end. It was worth it.

Things to consider:

• Exceptional service: Did they go the extra mile? Seriously?
• Consistency: Were they great every meal? Not just one good day.
• Number of waiters: One amazing waiter? Split it or not. Your choice.
• Your budget: Twenty bucks is a good start point. More if you’re feeling flush.

I tipped my waiter extra on the Carnival Breeze cruise we took a few years ago cause, dude, he was hilarious and always had my favorite cocktail ready. Seriously, it was like magic. He even helped my clumsy niece spill-proof her drinks!

How much to tip your cabin steward on a cruise?

Ugh, tipping. Right. Cabin steward… cruises… Okay, so, how much?

• $3-$5 per person, per day. That’s what the cruise lines suggest. Is it enough? Depends, right? Like, are they amazing?

Hmm, remember that time on the Carnival cruise with Aunt Carol? The steward kept leaving towel animals. She LOVED it. Shoulda tipped him more.

But that one time on Royal Caribbean, in 2023? The room was always kinda dusty. Service definitely impacts the tip.

• Factor in service quality. Obvious, but easy to forget in the vacation bubble.

Also, some cruise lines automatically add gratuities. Check that before you start handing out extra cash. Imagine double-tipping, lol. Embarrassing. I should probably start researching this before my Alaskan cruise this October.

• Check for auto-gratuities. Major key.

I always bring small bills for tipping throughout the trip, not just at the end. Feels…nicer? Or is it just me being weird?

• Consider tipping a bit daily, IF you are impressed, instead of all at the end.

But yeah, $3-$5 per person, per day is base, then adjust. Don’t be a cheapskate. But also, don’t let them rip you off. Ugh, decisions.

Is it better to prepay gratuities on Disney cruises?

It’s late. Disney cruises… prepaying gratuities, huh? I sit here… wonder.

It feels like giving Disney free money, yeah. A loan they don’t even ask for. Zero interest. Makes you pause.

But then… not prepaying means it just hits the bill at the end, right? Near the end of the cruise.

Prepaid seems easier somehow. Like a decision already made. One less thing to think about while I’m supposed to be, you know, relaxing.

Or is it? Maybe it’s better to have control. To adjust based on the service. Was it really worth it? Honestly, this trip I took with my sister, Jen, back in March was not great… I dunno.

• Prepaying: Locks it in. One less bill later. Peace of mind, maybe. Less stress on vacation.
• Not prepaying: More control. Adjust based on service. Possible to budget more accurately if service is lacking. More to deal with at the end.

I think… yeah, I prefer prepaying. It’s just simpler. Maybe I’m naive. I’m tired. Just make it go away, you know? Next time, for my cruise with David, prepay, prepay. Don’t even think about it. Just… done. I want it done.