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Does built in gratuities mean we don't tip?
I see from our documents that Carnival is going to automatically charge a
daily gratuity per person for the waiters and stewards "for our convenience" (coming out to about $10 a passenger a day). Does this mean that we are not to tip the folks? It would seem odd NOT to tip someone helping you, but if that is truly being charged directly, then we are paying for this service twice. Seems very odd. |
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Does built in gratuities mean we don't tip?
If you still want to pay directly you can go to the purser's desk and ask
they be removed, or adjust them up or down as you see fit. But no, if you leave them on the account then you are not expected to tip them too. "VBM" wrote in message ink.net... I see from our documents that Carnival is going to automatically charge a daily gratuity per person for the waiters and stewards "for our convenience" (coming out to about $10 a passenger a day). Does this mean that we are not to tip the folks? It would seem odd NOT to tip someone helping you, but if that is truly being charged directly, then we are paying for this service twice. Seems very odd. |
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Does built in gratuities mean we don't tip?
That tip that is charged to the sign and sail card is given to the staff. They
are just charging it ahead, If you want to give extra you can raise the amount they take out or give it in an envelope. Diane Giambalvo Travel Consultant GalaxSea Cruises And Tours East Brunswick, NJ 1-800-357-9393 http://www.galaxseaeb.com |
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Does built in gratuities mean we don't tip?
"VBM" wrote in
ink.net: I see from our documents that Carnival is going to automatically charge a daily gratuity per person for the waiters and stewards "for our convenience" (coming out to about $10 a passenger a day). Does this mean that we are not to tip the folks? It would seem odd NOT to tip someone helping you, but if that is truly being charged directly, then we are paying for this service twice. Seems very odd. I leave it on, but if I get really good service then a $20 on the last night (or along the way) means more. I especially tip "extra" when my waiter "forgets" to charge the corkage fee for the wine I bring along with me. (more than a 20 for that!) |
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Does built in gratuities mean we don't tip?
I have a problem letting the cruise line know what I am tipping the
crewmembers. While I am sure that the crew member gets the full amount (is not charged an administrative fee for the service) I feel that most crew members would prefer to receive cash. Since I am going on a cruise in a month, I am going to ask many members of the crew how they feel about the situation and I will post back here when I get back. "VBM" wrote in message ink.net... I see from our documents that Carnival is going to automatically charge a daily gratuity per person for the waiters and stewards "for our convenience" (coming out to about $10 a passenger a day). Does this mean that we are not to tip the folks? It would seem odd NOT to tip someone helping you, but if that is truly being charged directly, then we are paying for this service twice. Seems very odd. |
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Does built in gratuities mean we don't tip?
We have never been on a "Carnival" ship although we have not cruised on any
ship that was not part of Carnival Cruise Lines since 1996. Are they suggesting that $10 per passenger per day, $140 for a seven day cruise, is sufficient to cover everyone that we come in contact with? Room stewards, waiters, assistant waiters, table captains, wine stewards, bar waiters, folks who deliver morning coffee to your cabin? I have no problem with CCL adding a tip to any onboard service. -- DG in Cherry Hill, NJ "VBM" wrote in message ink.net... I see from our documents that Carnival is going to automatically charge a daily gratuity per person for the waiters and stewards "for our convenience" (coming out to about $10 a passenger a day). Does this mean that we are not to tip the folks? It would seem odd NOT to tip someone helping you, but if that is truly being charged directly, then we are paying for this service twice. Seems very odd. |
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Does built in gratuities mean we don't tip?
Good idea. It would be even more interesting if you make a mental note
of how you'd be inclined to tip each - I'd guess the people who routinely give great service would prefer cash and those who don't would prefer the cruiseline automatically charge tips. Then again, I could be completely wrong! Perhaps especially if the line is HAL, where it seems it's not unusual for people to NOT tip, at least before HAL started adding in auto tips. Eileen LVTravel wrote: I have a problem letting the cruise line know what I am tipping the crewmembers. While I am sure that the crew member gets the full amount (is not charged an administrative fee for the service) I feel that most crew members would prefer to receive cash. Since I am going on a cruise in a month, I am going to ask many members of the crew how they feel about the situation and I will post back here when I get back. |
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Does built in gratuities mean we don't tip?
Yes, that means you don't have to tip when they are automatically
adding the tips to your shipboard account. However, you can adjust those tips up or down. In addition, you can certainly hand somebody some cash over and above the tips if you feel their service warrants it. We still always bring an envelope with singles to tip room service a couple of bucks when we order. Jo-Ann "VBM" wrote in message link.net... I see from our documents that Carnival is going to automatically charge a daily gratuity per person for the waiters and stewards "for our convenience" (coming out to about $10 a passenger a day). Does this mean that we are not to tip the folks? It would seem odd NOT to tip someone helping you, but if that is truly being charged directly, then we are paying for this service twice. Seems very odd. |
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Does built in gratuities mean we don't tip?
I have seen first hand people who will skip the last night dinner to avoid tipping. This is a good reason for pre-paid gratuities. I always pre-pay and if we get exceptional service we add more. If you can afford to cruise you can afford tip those that make your cruise enjoyable |
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