valtandc Posted September 20, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I was on Miracle in June for 8 nights and payed at end with my sail and sign bill. I just booked a 2 night CTN and was charged the $40 for 2 in our cabin up front. No biggie, just wondering why they do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyanns Posted September 20, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I was on Miracle in June for 8 nights and payed at end with my sail and sign bill. I just booked a 2 night CTN and was charged the $40 for 2 in our cabin up front. No biggie, just wondering why they do this. I don't have the official answer but I am guessing because it is only 2 nights that majority of people wouldn't leave a tip...I think the longer the cruise the more work they do for you and you form more of a relationship, 2 nights they pretty much make your bed and empty your trash and serve you 2 dinners... I really think they do this so the staff doesn't get stiffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted September 20, 2011 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2011 They do this on all CTN but they're fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capndinghy Posted September 20, 2011 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I have always had the Gratuities added onto the Sign and Sail Account. I do know that some people prefer to and do prepay them before sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiyana4 Posted September 20, 2011 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I don't have the official answer but I am guessing because it is only 2 nights that majority of people wouldn't leave a tip...I think the longer the cruise the more work they do for you and you form more of a relationship, 2 nights they pretty much make your bed and empty your trash and serve you 2 dinners... I really think they do this so the staff doesn't get stiffed. I'm willing to bet you are probably right. Booze cruises often attract the younger crowd who simply want to party and when that S&S tab is presented on the last day...even on a CTN, I'm sure there are quite a few :eek:. Seems logical to get the money upfront rather than rely on folks to do the right thing (by not removing the auto tip). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted September 20, 2011 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm willing to bet you are probably right. Booze cruises often attract the younger crowd who simply want to party and when that S&S tab is presented on the last day...even on a CTN, I'm sure there are quite a few :eek:. Seems logical to get the money upfront rather than rely on folks to do the right thing (by not removing the auto tip). Totally agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted September 20, 2011 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I also think you are right. Celebrity did the same thing on a two-night cruise earlier this year, and didn't even go through the motions of providing vouchers and envelopes. We left an extra tip on the desk, because the turnaround for the stewards is the same amount of work as the longer cruises. I don't remember if vouchers and envelopes were provided on the Triumph the year before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted September 20, 2011 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I also think you are right. Celebrity did the same thing on a two-night cruise earlier this year, and didn't even go through the motions of providing vouchers and envelopes. We left an extra tip on the desk, because the turnaround for the stewards is the same amount of work as the longer cruises. I don't remember if vouchers and envelopes were provided on the Triumph the year before. No, thats RCL not Carnival. Carnival you just pay and thats it. Celebrity is owned by RCL so they do it RCLs way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecruisecruise2011 Posted September 21, 2011 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I also think you are right. Celebrity did the same thing on a two-night cruise earlier this year, and didn't even go through the motions of providing vouchers and envelopes. We left an extra tip on the desk, because the turnaround for the stewards is the same amount of work as the longer cruises. I don't remember if vouchers and envelopes were provided on the Triumph the year before. CCL is using vouchers?Are you sure you have the right cruiseline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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