Morrow Posted November 24, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I know when you purchase drinks in the casino, or anywhere for that matter, gratuity is already included. What about when you get comp drinks? I am going on an upcoming Carnival cruise and have my drinks comped, I just need to know if I need to tip or not... :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22Smitty Posted November 24, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) I know when you purchase drinks in the casino, or anywhere for that matter, gratuity is already included. What about when you get comp drinks? I am going on an upcoming Carnival cruise and have my drinks comped, I just need to know if I need to tip or not... :confused: No you do not need to tip. The waiter/waitress still get there 15% gratuity. I got the Drinks On Us card a few weeks ago and asked this same question to the wait staff and the casino manager. The wait staff still gets the 15%. Have fun. Edited November 24, 2011 by F22Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrow Posted November 24, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted November 24, 2011 No you do not need to tip. The waiter/waitress still get there 15% gratuity. I got the Drinks On Us card a few weeks ago and asked this same question to the wait staff and the casino manager. The wait staff still gets the 15%. Have fun. Wow, well that is good to know. That is a pretty good deal for them, they will probably try shoving drinks down my throat then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outback1sc Posted November 24, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I got free drinks but always tipped an extra buck and they were all over me i had the best service as other guests waited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22Smitty Posted November 25, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Wow, well that is good to know. That is a pretty good deal for them, they will probably try shoving drinks down my throat then. Morrow, if your going on the Miracle just let Lindon (casino waiter) know and he will be your personal waiter the entire cruise.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterboatingdotcom Posted November 25, 2011 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2011 We always tip $1 per drink for comped drinks. On NCL, I don't think the bar/wait staff get any gratuity from the free drinks, as they don't ring anything up or make you sign a tab. Carnival may be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22Smitty Posted November 25, 2011 #7 Share Posted November 25, 2011 On NCL, I don't think the bar/wait staff get any gratuity from the free drinks, as they don't ring anything up or make you sign a tab. Carnival may be different. On Carnival you still have to sign a receipt that prints out 15% gratuity, cost zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popsec Posted November 26, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2011 We've been getting all our drinks comped lately in the casinos on NCL and Carnival. We almost always tip $1 per drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrow Posted November 26, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Morrow, if your going on the Miracle just let Lindon (casino waiter) know and he will be your personal waiter the entire cruise.:D I am going on the Magic next weekend. I am sure Lindon's brother from another mother will be there to take care of me. Well at least I hope so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicenator Posted November 29, 2011 #10 Share Posted November 29, 2011 On Norwegian if you use a players card and get up to 1500 points on the card you can get free drinks in the casino. Also if you are a regular the pit boss will usually get you drinks for free. Dicenator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffffffs Posted November 30, 2011 #11 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Even if the casino paid the 15% to the server for the free drink (which I do not think is usually the case...I have no idea about Carnival)...I would still tip at least $1.00 for each drink. It's good karma, and will help keep the drinks flowing quickly and smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCal Posted December 2, 2011 #12 Share Posted December 2, 2011 We Always Tip $1.00 per Drink and the Servers are Happy and seem to be there even before We need another one.....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthem Posted December 2, 2011 #13 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm going to turn this question around a bit. I don't think it matters if the casino is picking up the drink or whether a small portion of that goes to the server or not. If you think you got service and want to tip the server, then go ahead (in my thinking you should). I don't ever really consider that if someone else is getting compensated for serving me that that will be "my" tip that covers it. A tip is a personal thing from me to someone else for their service to me. If the drinks are gratis because of someone else, I'm still tipping the person who served me because i appreciated the service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Beach Bum Posted December 5, 2011 #14 Share Posted December 5, 2011 We had our drinks comped on Carnival over Thanksgiving and asked multiple people if they still received the 15% auto tip. We got multiple answers - both yes and no. Ask the casino host when you get there and see what they say. By the way, I agree that a tip should be based on service and we did get great service so tipped $1 on almost every drink. I actually placed a bet for one of the waiters at Craps one night and he won $16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolimits Posted December 6, 2011 #15 Share Posted December 6, 2011 On RCL they track comp drinks per rated player .You can over drink your comps so tipping is good sometimes there is no reciept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dietmtndew Posted December 8, 2011 #16 Share Posted December 8, 2011 You need to tip as you would in any other casino. Gratuitiy is not included in complimentary drinks on all lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrotlmacin Posted January 15, 2012 #17 Share Posted January 15, 2012 On Norwegian if you use a players card and get up to 1500 points on the card you can get free drinks in the casino. Also if you are a regular the pit boss will usually get you drinks for free.Dicenator Years a go we used the player tracking system to give free drinks on slots for the players that had a high bet on slots, free house cocktails. The system had a floor map that showed the slots in colors based on the bet played, if passed a certain level on a played slot machine (for example turned red) than we called the waitress and give free drinks without looking for points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCal Posted February 3, 2012 #18 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Another thing....We always Tip atleast $1.00 per Free Drink and sometimes even when were paying for the drinks while We Cruise also....We Always get Better and Faster Service..... Last year on a NCL Cruise the Long Island Ice Teas were alittle weak the first few...:( I asked the Server if he could ask the Bartender to Spice it up....And threw him a $5.00 chip....WOW the Rest of the Long Islands during the WHOLE CRUISE were Super Good and Strong...:D.....And I went over alittle later and had one at the bar and Thanked the Bartender for making them SOOOO GOODDD.....Gave him a $5.00 Chip as well.....(He said He was also putting in the Top Shelf Booze instead of the Well/House stuff.. Tips go a long way and these Servers/Bartenders arent making that great of money and do appreciate it.... Edited February 3, 2012 by LaCal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samiam0403 Posted February 4, 2012 #19 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I always tip the drink servers an extra dollar or so on comped drinks - when the casino host used to buy them, and now that Carnival has the Drinks On Us program. As someone said earlier, good karma, and the drink service was magically faster...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDilly Posted February 15, 2012 #20 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I got free drinks but always tipped an extra buck and they were all over me i had the best service as other guests waited T.I.P.S. To Insure Proper Service! Always tip, you will get better service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro10 Posted February 16, 2012 #21 Share Posted February 16, 2012 What's the "drinks on us program" that Carnival has? Have'nt cruised with Carnival in a while, going March 25th on the Miracle. Please fill me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCal Posted February 16, 2012 #22 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) What's the "drinks on us program" that Carnival has? Have'nt cruised with Carnival in a while, going March 25th on the Miracle. Please fill me in. Its similar to the Free Drink Card on NCL....If you get enough points while gambling they'll give you Free Drinks in the Casino.... I've read that Some People whove already cruised with Carnival and Gambled alot were given this for their next cruise already as a comp... You might want to check out the Carnival Site or Carnival Boards here and Search "Drinks on Us" for more info.... I JUST WENT AND FOUND THE CARNIVAL POST FOR YOU....ITS http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1489634&highlight=drinks+on+us LOOKS LIKE YOU NEED TO GET 1,500 POINTS AND THEN THE DRINKS ARE FREE.... GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN...:D Edited February 16, 2012 by LaCal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted March 23, 2012 #23 Share Posted March 23, 2012 So now I know why the waitress was coming over to me to offer me free drinks, it is because I spent 4 days glued to a hot shots machine, to this day I don't even look at those. I figured they tracked you somehow because after me wondering how she knew my name the light went off - yes duh! This trip was a weekend girls getaway and believe me we didn't see much of the ship due to these "Hot shots". We all got a good laugh at dinner each night when the free bottle of wine from the casino came - only losers get that right??? After all of this apparently we didn't spend enough ($1100.00 3 day sailing??? me only) I didn't get any special invites. So I am soon sailing on RCCL Liberty do I need to sign up to something to get perks for playing in the casino? I won't be losing that much this time DH will be with me and he is not a slot lover-but do have a substantial play money bucket to donate for a free drink or two..;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassellcastle Posted May 25, 2012 #24 Share Posted May 25, 2012 And based off of what some else posted, for every $2.50 you spend in the casino you receive 1 Point. So it's going to take you $2500 spent in the casino to get the Drinks on Us card. Wow..I plan on playing in the ship...but not that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassellcastle Posted May 25, 2012 #25 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I stand corrected. You need 1500 points..not 1000. You need to spend $3750 to get the Drinks on us card. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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