hibiscus27 Posted November 22, 2009 #1 Share Posted November 22, 2009 hello CC DISCLAIMER -- first let me say that i did a search prior to posting this question and didn't find my answer. -- i saw that there is a 3.95 charge for room service from midnight to 5 am... but outside those times, is gratuity already included in the charge or is it like a hotel where we're expected to fork out cash to tip the "room service guy"? also... i read in a few threads that the suites have a different room service menu... is that the case in a JS? thanks in advance.... (we're leaving on our first cruise ever in 8 days and i'm trying to see how much cash we need to bring) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted November 22, 2009 #2 Share Posted November 22, 2009 The gratuity is not including during the hours of 5:30AM to midnight. You should be prepared to tip the server a few bucks. JS are not included in the suite perks so you will not get a special RS menu. Have fun planning! ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibiscus27 Posted November 22, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted November 22, 2009 The gratuity is not including during the hours of 5:30AM to midnight. You should be prepared to tip the server a few bucks. JS are not included in the suite perks so you will not get a special RS menu. Have fun planning! ### Thanks PhoenixCruiser!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted November 22, 2009 #4 Share Posted November 22, 2009 hello CC DISCLAIMER -- first let me say that i did a search prior to posting this question and didn't find my answer. -- i saw that there is a 3.95 charge for room service from midnight to 5 am... but outside those times, is gratuity already included in the charge or is it like a hotel where we're expected to fork out cash to tip the "room service guy"? also... i read in a few threads that the suites have a different room service menu... is that the case in a JS? thanks in advance.... (we're leaving on our first cruise ever in 8 days and i'm trying to see how much cash we need to bring) There is no charge for room service between 5:00 AM and midnight so there would be no gratuity included. There is also no gratuity added from midnight to 5:00 AM. Regardless of the time of day, you should tip room service when they deliver your food. A JS is not considered a suite in the tipping guidelines. Tip them as you would a "regular" cabin, $3.50 per person per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibiscus27 Posted November 22, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted November 22, 2009 There is no charge for room service between 5:00 AM and midnight so there would be no gratuity included. There is also no gratuity added from midnight to 5:00 AM. Regardless of the time of day, you should tip room service when they deliver your food. A JS is not considered a suite in the tipping guidelines. Tip them as you would a "regular" cabin, $3.50 per person per day. Thanks Ken! My bad - Deep down I knew that room service was "free" ... I wasnt thinking straight when I posted my question :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 22, 2009 #6 Share Posted November 22, 2009 You are expected to tip the room service delivery person when you get your order at any time of day--a couple of bucks is sufficient---after midnight, that $3.95 charge includes the tip, so you don't HAVE to tip additionally then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie51 Posted November 22, 2009 #7 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I always order coffee in the morning with maybe a danish and usually tip a couple dollars. I have found that sometimes they act surprised to get a tip. Or maybe they are just surprised at how I look first thing in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibiscus27 Posted November 23, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I always order coffee in the morning with maybe a danish and usually tip a couple dollars. I have found that sometimes they act surprised to get a tip. Or maybe they are just surprised at how I look first thing in the morning. lol Thanks Marie51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibiscus27 Posted November 23, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted November 23, 2009 You are expected to tip the room service delivery person when you get your order at any time of day--a couple of bucks is sufficient---after midnight, that $3.95 charge includes the tip, so you don't HAVE to tip additionally then! thanks cb at sea :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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