What does a butler do on a Norwegian cruise?

Butlers will handle laundry, dry-cleaning and pressing requests, and return your clothes expertly folded and wrapped in tissue paper. Throw a party. If you're social types, butlers can help you organize cocktail or dinner parties in your suite and even bartend or help out while your guests are present.



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Butler: ?$100 per week or $10 per person per day?. Concierge: ?$50 per week or $5 per person per day. Cabin Attendant: ?$30 per week or $5 per person per day. Some tip and some don't because the cabin attendant is included in daily gratuities.

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The main difference between a concierge staff member and a butler is that concierges generally handle requests for things outside of the room, such as restaurant reservations or shopping assistance, while butlers tend to guests' needs inside the room, such as packing and beverage service.

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$200 to 300 per cruise is average although some may prefer to tip more. Butlers tend to be offered on luxury cruise lines, and many of those – including Regent Seven Seas and Silversea – have tips already included, which are designed to cover the butler. But that doesn't stop people from tipping extra.

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It comes as no surprise that the ship's captain has the biggest salary from working on a cruise ship. The master of the vessel has a huge responsibility for ship safety for crew and passengers along with navigation. The captain can earn almost $100,000 manually depending on the cruise line and experience.

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Among many difficult jobs on cruise ships, handpicking the toughest one is tricky. Still, one job will stand out in terms of horrific working conditions and cruel working hours-the galley steward.

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If you decide to tip your butler, there is no set amount, and it is entirely up to your discretion. Some guests choose to give a cash tip at the end of their cruise, while others may choose to give a gift such as a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates.

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You're likely interact with your cabin attendant the most during your cruise. While the automatic service charges will cover their basic gratuities, it's generally considered good form to tip them a bit extra for a job well done, especially if you have made any special requests.

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As mentioned above, not all members of the ship staff receive a share of the gratuities paid by passengers. Bartenders, main show entertainers and third-party shop employees are some of the more obvious ones, but they're not the only ones.

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If you want to manage your budget more effectively, it's a good idea to prepay your gratuities for your Princess cruise. The only time you would be better off waiting is if you want to use any onboard credit towards the gratuity amount.

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Again, cash might be the only thing they will take, and in most of the Caribbean you can tip in U.S. currency. As a side note, it can be nice to have some cash on your cruise so you can also tip people like street performers while in port.

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Do cruise ship employees actually get the gratuities? The automatic gratuity pool onboard cruise ships covers the housekeeping staff (cabin stewards) and wait staff. If a passenger is staying in a suite which includes butler service, the automatic gratuity is increased to include their butler.

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Most lines allow passengers to adjust or remove automatic tips by visiting the front desk. The exception? Norwegian Cruise Lines, who requires cruisers to file a reimbursement request after the cruise ends.

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A Butler should not have his hands on his back when delivering or serving. During royal events, a Butler ought to keep his arms by his sides, and the hands must be folded away gently. 6. Each time a Butler wants to enter a room, he should knock on the door thrice.

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14 Butler etiquette rules
  • A Butler should always knock three times on the door.
  • When delivering a newspaper, letter or post, remember to deliver it on the principal's writing side.
  • Discretion: A Butler should never speak more than necessary, and when it is appropriate to do so, it should always be in a clear tone.


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