Thread: room service tips

I am just beginning to research for a Holland American Alaskan cruise to Alaska next summer.
Can someone please tell me what to tip if we have room service delivered? Our last cruise was with Disney and the full menu was not available by RS. Only snacks. The normal tip for that (according to their boards) was $2-3. Thanks in advance.

Good Question!

On Holland America we do the same as you did on Disney.

For full meals (breakfast/lunch) we did $3 - $5 .... sort of depended on what we ordered. (Normally, $3 ... and they always seemed happy and thanked us like they ment it .... )

I agree with Lulu. If it's just coffee, $2, but meals at least $ 3 or more. It is so worth it.

thanks very much LuLu and Hanna.... that seems pretty fair to me.

these boards are great.. I've already found out a 'buncha stuff'

Originally Posted by retiredkid

thanks very much LuLu and Hanna.... that seems pretty fair to me.

these boards are great.. I've already found out a 'buncha stuff'

I've been here 3 years, and I find new info all the time. It's a great place to share our cruising information and tips with each other. If you have any problems at all, just holler, we will be there for you!

I agree with Hanna and LuLu - $2 if it's just coffee, which we do every morning. Or $3-$5 if it's more of a meal depending on what we order.

And keep in mind that just because it's not on the room service menu, it doesn't mean you still can't order it. We've asked for alot of things that aren't on the menu and get them.

And you will love Holland America to Alaska!! They have the biggest presence there and they know how to do it right. We did HAL last year and spent 2 weeks in Alaska and the Yukon - it was absolutely wonderful!

Pete

We have done several Alaskan cruises on HAL.

If you have any questions -- just ask.

In Cabin Breakfast Menu

If you have your breakfast delivered after the dining room opens, then you can write in anything you want (and most times you will get it) -- like Eggs Benedict. Sea days the dining room opens at 8:30 and on port days the time is 8. For Alaska -- on most ships the dining room opens 1/2 hour earlier.

Cabin Breakfast Menu
Preferred Time Frame
6 AM - 6:30 AM 7 AM - 7:30 AM 8 AM - 8:30 AM 9 AM - 9:30 AM
6:30 AM - 7 AM 7:30 AM - 8 AM 8:30 AM - 9 AM 9:30 AM - 10 AM
Juices
Grapefruit; Orange:; Cranberry; V-8; Prune, Tomato
Fresh Fruit
Half Grapefruit; Sliced Bananas; Diced Oranges; Mixed Fruit; Seasonal Melons; Stewed Prunes
Low Fat Yogurt
Plain; Fruit
Breads
English Muffin (1); White Toast (2); Wheat Toast (2); Rye Toast (2); Danish (1); Croissant (2); Blueberry Muffin (1); Bran Muffin (1); Bagel (1)
Preserves
Assorted Jams; Marmalade; Honey; Butter; Margarine; Cream Cheese
Cereals
Corn Flakes; Special K; Mueslix; Raisin Bran; Granola; Fruit Loops; Frosted Flakes; Rice Krispies; Shredded Wheat
With: Milk; 2% Milk; Skim Milk
Eggs & Meats
Two Eggs: Scrambled or sunnyside up or over easy
Omelet: With Cheese or With Ham and Cheese
Eggbeaters: Scrambled or Omelet with Cheese or Omelet with Ham and Cheese
Meat: Ham or Sausage or Bacon
Beverages
Regular Coffee; Decaf Coffee; Tea; Hot Chocolate; Milk; 2% Milk; Skim Milk; Half & Half

Available 24 hours:

Smoked Atlantic Salmon - pickled red onion, capers & cream cheese

Mesclun Garden Greens - tomato, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts & blue cheese crumbles

Triple Decker Club Sandwich - sliced turkey, ham, bacon, tomato & lettuce served on toasted bread of your choice

All American Hamburger - broiled 1/4 pound beef patty on a sesame bun with dill pickle & coleslaw - add cheddar or Swiss cheese

Open faced Omelet - ham & cheese or vegetables

Selection of assorted cheese with crackers

Apple tart with whipped cream

Chocolate cake with raspberry sauce

A plate of chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk

Fruit salad - selected fruits in season

Available from 12 noon until 10 PM:

Appetizers & Soups:
Bay shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauce
Smoked Atlantic Salmon
French onion soup baked with Gruyere cheese
Soup of the day

Salads:
Mesclun Garden Greens
Chef salad - mixed greens, ham, salami, swiss cheese, turkey, hard boiled egg - choice of Italian or blue cheese dressing
Caesar salad - tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan - add bay shrimp or grilled chicken breast

Sandwiches & Burgers:
All are served with a choice of potato salad or potato chips

Triple decker club sandwich
Broiled California chicken breast sandwich on multi=grain bread with avocado & honey mustard sauce
Grilled tuna melt - tuna salad & Swiss cheese on rye bread with pickle spears
Thai Vegetarian wrap - eggplant, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts & cilantro rolled with rice & green curry sauce in a tomato tortilla
Steak sandwich - sirloin steak on sourdough bread sauteed with onion & bell pepper
All American Hamburger

Entrees:
Seared salmon steak - dill-lime fusion, broccoli florets, carrot batonnet & country mashed potatoes
Penne Primavera - tossed in marinara sauce with Italian roasted vegetables - add grilled chicken breast
Pizza:
margarita (tomato sauce & cheese)
Pepperoni
Vegetarian (mushroom & bell pepper)

Desserts:
Apple tart
Chocolate cake
Creme caramel surrounded in berry compote
Fruit jello
fruit salad
Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce
Selection of assorted cheese with crackers