What is a Day at Sea?
A Day at Sea is a full day spent sailing between two ports. Most cruises include one or more Days at Sea. Tipping On Your Cruise How much and who on your cruise should be tipped? When and how should tips be given? The whole custom can be the source of considerable anxiety. Generally, you should plan to tip your room steward $3.00 to $3.50 per person, per day, and plan an equal amount for your dining room waiter, and half of that for the busboy. On most ships, tip the maitre d’ or dining room captain only if you ask for special favors or table-side service; $5 to $10 is normal. Bartenders and wine stewards are tipped 10 to 15 percent, but many cruise lines will automatically add this gratuity to your bar or beverage bill. Check the bill to see how it is handled. Also, tips for special services such as salon & spa treatments and room service are left to the discretion of the guest, depending on services rendered. Individual ship profiles found under the “Ships & Ratings” heading above wi
A Day at Sea is a full day spent sailing between two ports. Most cruises include one or more Days at Sea. Here’s an idea of what you can expect on any given day at sea: You awake in the morning with the sun streaming in the window and the deep blue sea stretching out before you, to the horizon. Will you head to the promenade deck to meet the fitness director for a brisk morning walk or jog around the ship, or place a call to room service and indulge yourself in a leisurely breakfast in bed? You slip on your exercise clothes and you’re off, but half an hour later you realize those walks through your neighborhood will never measure up to the open-air laps you just took around your sleek ocean liner. Back in your stateroom, you shower before heading to the formal dining room to enjoy a full-service breakfast. It’s white table cloths and impeccably dressed staff, attentive to your every whim, but your casual dress is the norm for breakfast. By now, your waiter knows you by name and has pre
