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Norah Thu 30-Mar-17 19:13:31

Do enjoy. We love river cruising, quite relaxing for a few weeks spring and fall.

Norah Thu 30-Mar-17 19:11:42

Mapleleaf I think maybe, depending on the length of the river(s), DH leaves extra (above what is listed for the envelope), on the bed as we depart, if we have been pleased with the room cleaners.

I think he also tips quite generously at the bar because they have no envelope.

Mapleleaf Thu 30-Mar-17 18:42:37

Thank you, Norah

Norah Thu 30-Mar-17 18:08:11

Mapleleaf The river cruises we have gone on end, last day, with an envelope. Included is a list of what to tip and to whom. DH brings cash with for tips. I think 8-10 percent is his tip range? At any rate, it's well addressed in the literature as well.

Mapleleaf Thu 30-Mar-17 17:24:15

Thank you for your replies, everyone. Yes, gillybob I am looking forward to the trip. Never been on a cruise before, but DH and I wanted to do something a bit special for our 30th wedding anniversary, and this one we saw sounded really nice so decided to go for it.

Bellanonna Thu 30-Mar-17 11:06:43

Rigby (getting confused with Leonard Rossiter's alter ego) !

Bellanonna Thu 30-Mar-17 11:05:48

Thoroughly agree Rigsby46

Rigby46 Thu 30-Mar-17 10:07:11

My sister and BIL love river cruises. Recently they have been finding its 'all in' which is exactly how it should be. Good service should be the norm and decent pay should reflect that expectation.I used to stay at a hotel that banned all tipping for everything, paid, trained and treated its staff well and I've never had better, more friendly and professional service

gillybob Thu 30-Mar-17 09:42:25

A river cruise sounds absolutely idyllic I'm not jealous .
I have seen recent adverts on TV for River Cruises saying "it is not as expensive as you may think" or words to that effect. I know one persons idea of expensive is very different to another's though. hmm

Hope you have an amazing trip Mapleleaf

Mapleleaf Thu 30-Mar-17 09:03:17

Thank you Belladonna smile

Bellanonna Thu 30-Mar-17 08:58:34

Don't worry Mapleleaf. They will make it abundantly clear, usually with the blurb they send you. I've known envelopes on the last day, amounts already suggested, but recently have found that we paid in advance. With that method you can apparently withdraw any particular gratuities that you find unjustified. Enjoy the river cruise.

Mapleleaf Thu 30-Mar-17 08:23:33

grin. Yes, I can see the confusion in my title!

gillybob Thu 30-Mar-17 07:56:50

I thought this thread was going to be about rubbish. smile

Mapleleaf Thu 30-Mar-17 07:37:12

Possibly, whitewave. Not been on a cruise before. I will ask at the travel agents but just wondered if anyone here might have a rough idea.

whitewave Thu 30-Mar-17 07:21:37

I think they usually advise you dont they?

Mapleleaf Thu 30-Mar-17 07:11:07

Hello everyone. Just wondering if anyone can answer a question for me please. If anyone has been on a river cruise can you tell me what you did regarding tipping? Did you set a sum aside and give it to the purser on board ship at the start of the cruise, or did you tip individual staff on a daily basis or at the end of the cruise and if so, what amount would you think was a reasonable amount to give? I want to make sure I budget enough for tipping, but don't want to appear mean. Thank you for your help. smile