Kelley17

Cruisegus….you are absolutely correct! I have asked our stateroom guy that question before. He said they are given a list of passengers that get their gratuities back. Also, yes Speciality restaurants add an 18% gratuity when you purchase a dinner. What you need to know is that the 18% is divided up between every worker that works in that Speciality restaurant. I have asked this question to confirm on two different cruise ships. The extra you tip for your good service… that server gets to keep all to himself.

I ALWAYS tip room service $5 no matter what I order. You need to put yourself in their position. How would you feel carrying someone their order and they give you NOTHING for it?

I carried boxes of individual creamers for about 10 years until I stopped drinking coffee. I packed the boxes in large zip lock bags and packed in my checked luggage. Not one time did I have a problem or did they leak.