We had such great service from our server, assistant server, room steward and the head server that we tipped them all more than what was suggested. Some people don't tip the head server if he isn't visible to them all week. Ours was visible every night. We saw him stopping every night at tables to chat with people, he stopped at ours twice, and he chimed in to sing happy anniversary to hubby and myself when our server brought us a cake. He was also at the door every night greeting people as they came in, and he was there when people left so we felt he did a great job. On our next cruise a year from now we will at least tip the recommended amount because they do rely on their tips for their living. It isn't their fault if we choose to skip dinner a night or two and go to Topsiders.