Gratuties for australians ....

[downundermatt]

About to book with Celebrity direct for the first time from Australia, and it appears the gratuities are already included.

 

On previous Celebrity Cruises I have always seen them added to my Seapass on a daily basis, when booking thru a US Travel Agency.

 

Has something changed recently ?

 

Just want to ensure I aint charged twice (just called Celebrity but they are closed til Monday Australian time)

[Cruise_me_Crazy]

Hmmmmm. No idea. We booked a TA with a local online agent. I assumed tips/ grats were to be added.

Sorry Cannot help

 

I imagine that most agents would be advertising the cheapest price though ;)

[SFCAcruiser]

By any chance did you choose Celebrity Select dining?

[downundermatt]

Thanks for your responses.

No,didn't conclude the booking and select dining.

The amount equates to about $13 a day so I assume its prepaid gratuities.

Just never paid in advance previously.

[Pean]

We booked direct with Celebrity for our last cruise and our next one and they do add the gratuities as part of the booking. There is no need to worry, you will not be charged again. I actually prefer prepaying as the least shock at the end of a cruise with our sea pass card the better.

[gek]

My understanding is that prepaid tips are the norm for Australian sailings because we can't be trusted to tip properly :)

[gosport11]

My understanding is that prepaid tips are the norm for Australian sailings because we can't be trusted to tip properly :)

 

Same with the UK :)

[happybos]

Once your booking is confirmed you can removed the prepaid gratuities under My Celebrity. The online invoice is then adjusted to reflect the change.

 

 

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[VK3DQ]

Hello Folks

 

Here in Australia it is unlawful not to include all items on the invoice , they call gratuities an on board service charge

 

regards

John