A SHORT SEA VOYAGE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20306, 13 July 1929, Page 6 (Supplement)

A SHORT SEA VOYAGE.

MAKING THE BEST OF IT. Having embarked and been conducted to your cabin you will spend a. little time " digging yourself in " and getting acquainted with your stewardess. When packing, do not forget to include a really warm wrap and a pair of rubber shoes for deck wear.

Your next concern should bo to approach the chief steward as soon as he has finished dealing with the incoming passengers and arrange whero you would liko to sit in the saloon for meals. Naturally, if there arc any passengers on board who travel frequently in that particular ship they havo the prior right to seats at the captain's table. Hut., contrary to liner etiquette, thero is no reason why you should not, ask to sit. there if you wish. If thero is room your • request will be granted. On coasting voyages it is not necessarv (o dross for dinner.

Last, hut not least, comes the question of tipping. There are two people whom you will not overlook—your stewardess and your table steward. The bathroom steward, too, should receive a small tip. The amount of tho tips will naturally be regulated by (he number of days and nights you are on board. You will, however, appreciate that it is your stewardess who brings your early morning cup of Jea and makes your bed and docs much for your personal comfort And if you should prove a bad sailor, she it is who is your friend in need—so you will, no doubt, he moved to reward her according to services rendered!