Stateroom Attendant Gift?

Hello fellow cruise brides!

Are any of you planning to bring your stateroom attendant a gift? I've heard that some do this as a thank you in advance for taking care of you and your cabin all week. If so, what are you planning to bring?

Thanks!

I always give them a nice cash gift anytime I cruise. This past year, we gave him $20 on day 1 to make sure we had ice in our rooms at all time, since the FI and I smuggled alcohol onboard. Then at the end of the cruise, we gave him the regular gratuity which I can't remember and an additional $30 or so? It's been a while so I can't really remember! I just know he got a really nice tip from us!! lol

We will do the usual gratuity at the end. I'm referring to bringing something additional as a thank you instead of cash. I've heard it's nice to bring something local from home.

I usually will bring a small package of maple candies

It's local and people love that it's the real deal. Do you have anything "native" to where you live?