Tipping with 2 staterooms

[GeorgiaMom]

We have two staterooms booked on Independence in March. Our family is sharing one oceanfront balcony and a Promenade View directly across the hall. When tipping our room steward, does it matter if we do one combined envelope (for both cabins), or separate ones? Seems like a silly question, but want to make sure.

[DoomSlayer]

If it’s the same steward, then just do it in person and let him or her know you appreciate the excellent service in both rooms. I never use the envelopes as I always want to personally thank them. 

[Traveling Mike]

I am guessing you have kids because of your name and two cabins.  The basic gratuity comes automatically out, and I am assuming you are talking about tipping on top of that.  (Lots of assumptions).  I have traveled for years with me, and my son and I have always done my tip up front.  The room steward will introduce themselves the first day and that is when I give them a cash tip and apologize for what is going to happen.  I tell them my son will come in a leave a mess when I am not there, and I am sorry and hope the tip helps a little.  Now that he is grown up and I cruise alone I still give a tip the first day from habit.  I think most of the time it gives me a little better service and I feel better for asking for extras.

[twangster]

I'd ask them on day one if they service the other cabin.  If they don't make sure you find the other cabin attendant and introduce yourself and explain the situation.  Based on outcome you can decide how to proceed.  If it is the same cabin attendant they'll likely understand.