Tipping

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

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.

Thank you, Norah

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.

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.

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

Thoroughly agree Rigsby46

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

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.

Hope you have an amazing trip Mapleleaf

Thank you Belladonna

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.

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

I thought this thread was going to be about rubbish.

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.

I think they usually advise you dont they?