How much extra do you tip on a Disney cruise?

We recommend a gratuity amount of $13.50 per night, per stateroom Guest, including infants and children—which will be dispersed to the Crew Members who serve you daily in the rotational dining restaurants and your stateroom: Dining room server.

How much do you tip on Disney Cruise?

The total amount you will tip is determined by the number of nights of your cruise and the number of people in your sailing party. The recommended amounts per night are $1 for Head Server, $4.50 for Server, $3.50 for Assistant Server, and $4.50 for Stateroom Host/Hostess per person in your party.

Does Disney Cruise charge gratuities?

Disney Cruise Line charges each guest an automatic gratuity to cover the tips of the crew, this is usually $13.50 per person per night. This amount is split between the crew members automatically and can be removed if requested. Guests are welcome to tip above and beyond this amount.

Do you tip for room service on a Disney cruise?

Disney's recommended gratuity amount per guest, per cruise:

Dining Manager, Room Service, and Palo/Remy servers: Tip at your discretion, but generally no less than 18%.

How much should I tip my cabin steward on a cruise?

The room steward (or stewardess) is the person who cleans your cruise cabin and assists you with anything you might need while in your cabin. The industry standard for tipping the room steward is $3.50 per person per day, given on the last day of the cruise.

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What happens if you don't tip on a cruise?

When you forego tipping on your cruise, you aren't hurting the corporation. You're just lowering the pool of funds that hard-working service employees share at the end of the journey. Automatically added gratuities take the confusion out of tipping on your cruise.

How much do you tip Disney concierge?

Some guests utilize the Concierge staff more than others, so the amount can vary widely. (And I do mean widely – it is not uncommon for some guests to tip $100 per night.) You may also wish to tip the bartender in the Concierge Lounge.

How do you prepay tips on Disney Cruise?

You can automatically have the suggested gratuity added to your onboard account as part of your reservation or prior to the end of your cruise. Then you will be given slips reflecting the gratuity amount to place in envelopes for each of these four Cast Members.

What does gty mean on Disney Cruise?

Occasionally, Disney offers guests the opportunity to book a Guaranteed stateroom, or GTY. This means that you pay a certain price that is listed, guaranteeing that you will have a stateroom in that specific category of rooms, or better, though your stateroom will not be assigned until closer to sailing.

How much luggage is allowed on a Disney cruise?

Disney Cruise Line allows guests to check up to two bags per person (of 50 pounds or less each), and carry one one bag and one personal item, so it's very similar to airline restrictions.

Is concierge Worth it Disney?

Concierge sells out all the time. And for some people, it's worth it. I'm much more likely to do it when I'm splitting the cost with a friend than I am when it's my family and I'm paying for the whole room. But when it works with my budget, I'm all in, and I don't ever regret it.

Do you tip Disney concierge?

Many people ask the question of how much you should tip Disney Cruise Concierge Staff. You will be very well taken care of by your concierge team. There is no set amount to tip. You really should just use your common sense and discretion.

Is food free at Castaway Cay?

Food is included on your Castaway Cay day

Meals are included on the ship on your Disney Cruise Line vacation, and food is also included on your day at Castaway Cay. From about 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., a beach barbecue buffet is served at three different locations: Cookie's BBQ, Cookie's Too BBQ and Serenity BBQ.

Is it best to prepay gratuities on a cruise?

If you want to make your life easier, and don't plan on removing or adjusting the gratuities on a cruise, it's better to prepay before you go. In our experience, prepaying gratuities does not negatively affect the service onboard.

How much do you tip shore excursions?

Tip non-guide drivers roughly $2 per person in your party. You'll likely want to tip more for customized, private tours – consider 5 to 20% of the cost of the tour.

Can you refuse to pay gratuities on a cruise?

On most cruise lines, you can refuse to pay or opt out of the automatically charged gratuities. You can also adjust the gratuities to make them higher or lower. However, keep in mind that this does negatively affect the crew members, who rely on tips from guests as a substantial part of their income.

How much do you tip housekeeping in cabin?

Among travelers, the chatter centered around what's an appropriate amount and who else to tip along the way. Marriott (MAR) didn't specify, but the American Hotel & Lodging Association suggests leaving housekeepers a tip of $1 to $5 per day.

Do you tip on cruise excursions?

The standard fee is 15% – 20% throughout the islands. You may add more for exceptional service and are expected to tip if it's not listed on the bill. If you take guided tours, each person on the vehicle usually tips a couple of dollars to both the guide and the driver.

Can I bring snacks on a Disney cruise?

The Disney Cruise Line provides guidelines for bringing food onboard. You are welcome to bring nonperishable snack foods with you as long as they are sealed and in their original packaging. Perishable foods, open food containers, and homemade foods are not allowed on board so please plan accordingly!

Can you bring water on Disney Cruise?

Yes, you may bring a case of bottled water along with you on your Disney Cruise so long as the water is unopened and packaged in its original packaging. It's very important that bottles of water are brought onboard in your carry-on luggage, not your checked baggage.

Does Disney Cruise provide beach towels?

Disney Cruise Line provides towels for guests' use both on the ship on the pool deck, and at Castaway Cay, Disney's private island in the Bahamas. There are towel stations on the pool deck so you can help yourself when you arrive to enjoy some wet and wild fun.

What is the cheapest month to take a Disney cruise?

Generally speaking, the least expensive time to take a Disney cruise is in mid- to late January, early February or early May. Some weeks in March and April also have lower-than-average prices. Later in the year, September and early November and early December are good options.