Originally Posted by
KatW
Another newbie gratuities question-- we will be cruising on Azamara which includes gratuities in their pricing. However, do I assume correctly that additional tips may be prudent for, say housekeeping, butler and waitstaff? I know drinks carry an added 15% for gratuity and, of course spa treatment and other added services will entail adding on a tip.
Our cruise is 15 nights starting and ending in Amsterdam and cruising Norwegian fjords. What monetary unit should we plan to use for cash tips?
Azamara ships use dollars as their currency - if you feel that you should tip someone dollars are fine.
I was never in a suite on Azamara (so I can't tell you about tipping your butler), but when I cruised with them they were very clear that there should be no expectation of additional tipping for waitstaff and housekeeping. I did tip for "above-and-beyond" service when someone went the extra mile. YMMV.