Gratuities

[lynsteve]

Hi there

I am wanting to know how much the recommended daily gratuites are when paying in american dollars, we will be paying ours in cash at the end of the cruise with the us dollars we have purchased.

Cheers.

[Merion_Mom]

Hi there

I am wanting to know how much the recommended daily gratuites are when paying in american dollars, we will be paying ours in cash at the end of the cruise with the us dollars we have purchased.

Cheers.

 

For new bookings that set sail on or after July 1, 2011 the suggested gratuities are:

Waiter: $3.75 USD a day per guest

Assistant Waiter: $2.15 USD a day per guest

Head Waiter: $.75 USD a day per guest

Housekeeping staff: $5.00 USD a day per guest

Suite Housekeeping staff: $7.25 USD a day per guest

 

* Gratuities are voluntary and at the discretion of each guest. These guidelines serve as suggestions to help guests express their gratitude for the outstanding service they experience on their Royal Caribbean cruise vacation.

 

Note: As of December 9, 2010, Royal Caribbean International is adjusting the suggested daily gratuities for dining and housekeeping staff. This is Royal Caribbean’s first gratuity adjustment in 13 years, and puts our suggestions in line with our competitors. The new guidelines apply to new reservations made for sailings on or after July 1, 2011 These gratuities apply to guests of all ages.

Gratuities for other service personnel are at your discretion. A 15% gratuity will automatically be added to your bar bill or wine check when you are served.

 

Notice to Guests: Gratuities may be shared with other crew members depending on the particular service requirement.

 

Envelopes for gratuities will be provided in your stateroom on the last night of the cruise. Gratuities may be paid in the following ways:

Pre paid by having them added to your reservation by your booking agent.

Added to your onboard SeaPass account.

Paid in cash at the end of the cruise

 

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do;jsessionid=0000dG0lU037h4lh_KpfD0E0j84:12hbiocak?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&pnav=2&faqSubjectName=After+You+Purchase&faqId=263&faqSubjectId=323&faqType=faq

[lynsteve]

Thanks very much for reply.

We booked way back in September2010 and our cruise in in October this year,do you have the amounts before the increase.

 

cheers

[Merion_Mom]

Thanks very much for reply.

We booked way back in September2010 and our cruise in in October this year,do you have the amounts before the increase.

 

cheers

 

Follow the link in my post above.

 

The gratuities are not meant to be tied to when you booked, but to when you sail. You are sailing after the implementation date of the new rates.

[lynsteve]

Ok got it, thanks so much.

Cheers