Well, now, this all raises a question with me. I used to cruise on lines that had tipping, and there I tipped at (or usually above) the line's recommendation for the steward and dining room staff. And, I tipped the room service waiter about $2 per trip.

Since '02, I have cruised only on lines where "tips were included" and have not tipped at all. I tried to do so one time when services "above the call" were rendered, but it was refused.

Now, what about tipping room service staff on a cruise that does not include tips, but where tips have been pre-paid by my TA or by another source?

Thanks,
Richard