jzad Posted December 9, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Good evening! We are sailing on Reflection in January and I have already booked dinner in the Lawn Grill and paid on line. Do we just use cash to tip on board? I had also read about trips to the naughty room if you bring a power bar?? Thank you! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junetraveler2014 Posted December 9, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Good evening! We are sailing on Reflection in January and I have already booked dinner in the Lawn Grill and paid on line. Do we just use cash to tip on board? I had also read about trips to the naughty room if you bring a power bar?? Thank you! Sent from my iPad using Forums You can use cash or you can request a tip receipt. They will bring you a zero receipt, you fill in tip, add total sign and give back. Hope this helps. Sorry have never heard about the naughty room for power bar eaters:confused: Have a great cruise:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted December 9, 2014 #3 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I am very confused about what the question is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted December 9, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Power bars would not be a reasonable tip, however do whatever you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickT Posted December 9, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Whether or not you choose to tip extra in a specialty restaurant is up to you. I usually do but my understanding is that the staff are already included in the pool of tips. When tipping extra at a specialty restaurant I usually do it with cash but again, that is a personal preference and can be added to your bill. As far as the power bar, yes they are not allowed. You'll only get an invite to the naughty room if they catch you however :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted December 9, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Ok now we need the CIA to decipher the code for the regular folk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themutis Posted December 9, 2014 #7 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I hope I haven't missed something. We have dined in specialty restaurants and also had the Ultimate dining package, my understanding was between our prepaid gratuities and the cost of the dinner, that my gratuities were included. Should I have been tipping after each visit to a specialty restaurant. I hope I haven't been rude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 9, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The "tip" is included in the fee you pay....if you wish to tip more, then write it on your tab at the end....you will sign for the meal. You don't need to carry cash around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott2.0 Posted December 9, 2014 #9 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Will Guest Services be able to break PowerBars into smaller denominations? Edited December 9, 2014 by Scott2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gek Posted December 9, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Extra tips are optional. Trips to the naughty room usually are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzad Posted December 9, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Sorry! 2 separate questions...it's been a long day :). 1. The tip, and now I see it's included in the price. 2. Can I bring a power bar on board. Thanks again! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warmwinds Posted December 9, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Like a granola bar or something for your electronics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizDemeanor Posted December 9, 2014 #13 Share Posted December 9, 2014 This is folly. I'm done. I can ask a question and get a legit answer without this end run. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted December 9, 2014 #14 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) The cover charge you paid for the specialty restaurants includes gratuities. It is common to leave an extra gratuity if you feel the service merits it. But if you do not tip extra you can take comfort that you are not stiffing the staff as they've been taken care of. You can charge any extra tips to your seapass card or leave them in cash. Even if you prepaid they'll usually still give you a bill showing the advance payment and any beverage charges you incur that night with space to add an additional tip. If for some reason they don't automatically do this then on request they'll print you a zero charge bill for you with a line for additional tips. Edited December 9, 2014 by Lsimon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzad Posted December 9, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The cover charge you paid for the specialty restaurants includes gratuities. It is common to leave an extra gratuity if you feel the service merits it. But if you do not tip extra you can take comfort that you are not stiffing the staff as they've been taken care of. You can charge any extra tips to your seapass card or leave them in cash. Even if you prepaid they'll usually still give you a bill showing the advance payment and any beverage charges you incur that night with space to add an additional tip. If for some reason they don't automatically do this then on request they'll print you a zero charge bill for you with a line for additional tips. Thank you! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop-JohnB Posted December 9, 2014 #16 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The cover charge you paid for the specialty restaurants includes gratuities. It is common to leave an extra gratuity if you feel the service merits it. But if you do not tip extra you can take comfort that you are not stiffing the staff as they've been taken care of. You can charge any extra tips to your seapass card or leave them in cash. Even if you prepaid they'll usually still give you a bill showing the advance payment and any beverage charges you incur that night with space to add an additional tip. If for some reason they don't automatically do this then on request they'll print you a zero charge bill for you with a line for additional tips. What LSIMON said... What you pay for the Specialty Restaurant includes tip. If you want to Extra Tip, it is best to ask for a Chit to sign. Tips (including extra tips) are pooled in the Specialty Restaurants amongst ALL who serve you. So the easiest is just to leave something on the Chit... Or on the table, knowing that the amount left IS NOT going to go to just THE ONE person who served you. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted December 9, 2014 #17 Share Posted December 9, 2014 When OP says 'power bar' they are referring to the electrical surge protector. 'No' is what Celebrity says...but not all are caught when put in checked luggage. Why not just bring a 3 way plug (a heavy duty one)...smaller and probably undetectable going through security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted December 9, 2014 #18 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Or on the table, knowing that the amount left IS NOT going to go to just THE ONE person who served you. Cheers! I'm sure there is really no way to know that for sure....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted December 9, 2014 #19 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'm sure there is really no way to know that for sure....... My experience in the specialty restaurants is that you're served by a team and not just one waiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted January 5, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I hope I haven't missed something. We have dined in specialty restaurants and also had the Ultimate dining package, my understanding was between our prepaid gratuities and the cost of the dinner, that my gratuities were included. Should I have been tipping after each visit to a specialty restaurant. I hope I haven't been rude. I'm pretty sure the "charge" includes the tip(check with guest relations for sure)If service was truly outstanding, I guess you could tip extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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