soexcited31 Posted September 17, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hi all, I have been reading through some threads and have come across one that states that on top of your drinks price an additional 15% is added to the bill as a "service charge" Im all happy for giving extra tips for good service but find it strange if this is true as will be paying the tips upfront and giving extra as I feel needed. Sorry if I have got this totally wrong!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted September 17, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hi all, I have been reading through some threads and have come across one that states that on top of your drinks price an additional 15% is added to the bill as a "service charge" Im all happy for giving extra tips for good service but find it strange if this is true as will be paying the tips upfront and giving extra as I feel needed. Sorry if I have got this totally wrong!! Yes there is a 15% charge added to any drink, soda, etc. Princess has been doing that for years. And no I do not give an additional tip beyond that to the waiter who brings me that drink Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted September 17, 2009 #3 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Marilyn is totally correct here. The 15% gratuity added to any drink purchase from the bar or wine purchase in the dining venues or other areas onboard has been around for many years, it is nothing new. Sorry you don't seem to agree with this practice, but it is one charge that can not be altered, lowered or removed, it is automatic. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soexcited31 Posted September 17, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted September 17, 2009 thanks alot, glad I know as I can now add this into my budget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodofpine Posted September 17, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 17, 2009 thanks alot, glad I know as I can now add this into my budget! I got to hnd it to those that budget their individual drinks this closely... You pass Home Ec for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythecat.u.k. Posted September 17, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 17, 2009 This charge is also added to the cost of the cans of soda and bottled water that will be in your cabin fridge, should you wish to drink them ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted September 17, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 17, 2009 If you drnk it and you pay for it, they add the 15% tip to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertz Posted September 17, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 17, 2009 !!!!!BUDGET!!!!! Oh my gosh.:eek: Jack for the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted September 18, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 18, 2009 !!!!!BUDGET!!!!! Oh my gosh.:eek: Jack for the I don't need no stinking budget!!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted September 18, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 18, 2009 As I understand it, the servers in the bars aren't part of the daily auto-tipping charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfman Posted September 18, 2009 #11 Share Posted September 18, 2009 The tips you "pay up front" are for the Cabin Stewards and waitstaff. The gratuity is shared by all who serve you during meal times. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner, regardless of where you eat;). The Bar staff is not included and receive their tips through the 15% added to each drink purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted September 18, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Just so you know - it's not just Princess that does this - almost every cruise line out there adds a service charge to drinks served onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonaperson Posted September 19, 2009 #13 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hi all, I have been reading through some threads and have come across one that states that on top of your drinks price an additional 15% is added to the bill as a "service charge" Im all happy for giving extra tips for good service but find it strange if this is true as will be paying the tips upfront and giving extra as I feel needed. Sorry if I have got this totally wrong!! Yes, any drinks alcoholic or soda, etc. is 15%. Juice for breakfast or lunch, or dinner I believe in the dinning room is no charge but otherwise drinks are 15% gratuity/service charge whatever you want to call it. I think the drinks are very reasonable if you compare land based ones. I usually give 20% on a land based drink,so I think 15% is not bad. You have the option to give more gratuity to the bar server if you wish, but you can not give less than 15%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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