anugama143 Posted March 24, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 24, 2017 We're recent escapees from Princess and looking forward to our first (of many, hopefully!) Oceania cruise aboard the Regatta this May. Do you cash tip in the Polo Grille? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruseforme Posted March 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 24, 2017 All of the restaurants including the Specialties are included in your cruise fare. Gratuities are added on per day for all venues and staff onboard (per person, to your Onboard account), there is no addl tipping required nor asked for. However, if you feel that you have received above or beyond service from a cruise employee, you may wish to provide them with addl gratuities, at the end of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 24, 2017 We do not tip extra in the Specialties but I am sure it would be accepted if you choose to do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anugama143 Posted March 24, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted March 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Ditto to what Lyn said. Since we pay gratuities in general we've never felt the need to do extra ... (we have for our butler and cabin stewards because they do more for us than a waiter at dinner). Maybe that is our bad, I don't know. Service has always been excellent but not SO excellent that we felt more was needed ... Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted March 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 24, 2017 We're recent escapees from Princess and looking forward to our first (of many, hopefully!) Oceania cruise aboard the Regatta this May. Do you cash tip in the Polo Grille? Thanks! You may want to forget about all that nickel/dimming from the mass market lines. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris86 Posted March 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 24, 2017 You may want to forget about all that nickel/dimming from the mass market lines. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Oh damn! I still do enjoy Princess. However they have very much become coffee card cruises. If you love a good coffee card. You will love Princess. Seemed all they cared to bother me about was coffee cards... ohhh and did I mention wine tasting?. All throughout an 11 day sailing. Finally enjoyed some peace and quite for the last couple of days :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootman4U Posted March 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2017 IMO there is nothing "bad" about giving a person a tip because you felt they deserved it. It is totally subjective and is all about the service YOU and you alone received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie21 Posted March 24, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Several times Oceania employees have told me that mentioning them by name in mid cruise or end of cruise reviews results in promotions which is much better than a tip in the long run. Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted March 24, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I have heard that too - from a couple of different waiters. we always tip the Butler and the stewardess/steward as well at the end of the cruise but I always make sure to mention anyone who has been particularly nice/efficient/helpful etc by name on my evaluation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 24, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Several times Oceania employees have told me that mentioning them by name in mid cruise or end of cruise reviews results in promotions which is much better than a tip in the long run. Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app We do that and sometimes will tip a head waiter when he knows our name by mid cruise. Each cruise is different and each restaurant has its own quirks with its staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbb Posted March 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 24, 2017 we were on ATW16 and on EVERY cruise survey we mentioned crew and staff that were particularly great. General Manager told me that it is very important and many of the crew/staff thanked us for mentioning them. That said, we did tip at the end of their contracts or at the end of the cruise for those that we had come to love and appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted March 24, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 24, 2017 We're recent escapees from Princess and looking forward to our first (of many, hopefully!) Oceania cruise aboard the Regatta this May. Do you cash tip in the Polo Grille? Thanks! Actually no... unless its some over the top thing... O is not a Princess nickel dime. Welcome to a new world. One note however, when asking them to store and decant a rare or exceptional vintage wine for you, that you brought on board, It is good manners to offer the wine steward a small discrete taste. Other than that you pay $32 per day for your daily gratuities billed to your room and 18% on drinks... so it is not at all necessary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 24, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Actually no... unless its some over the top thing... O is not a Princess nickel dime. Welcome to a new world. One note however, when asking them to store and decant a rare or exceptional vintage wine for you, that you brought on board, It is good manners to offer the wine steward a small discrete taste. Other than that you pay $32 per day for your daily gratuities billed to your room and 18% on drinks... so it is not at all necessary... What new world are you talking about? Oceania? That world has been around for at least 10 years. Have you just awoke? Tipping is not necessary, but nice to do at times when we get some extra service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted March 25, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 25, 2017 What new world are you talking about? Oceania? That world has been around for at least 10 years. Have you just awoke? Tipping is not necessary, but nice to do at times when we get some extra service. I'll help you understand " New" means the first time or first experience " World "can mean the planet or ones sphere of experience in life Used together," New World " they can mean " Discovery" of a new thing or the experience of a new dimension in ones life Going from Princess to Oceania for the first time is truly a new experience vastly different from ones prior experience. By the way the world is almost a billion years old ..a little more than 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 25, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I'll help you understand " New" means the first time or first experience " World "can mean the planet or ones sphere of experience in life Used together," New World " they can mean " Discovery" of a new thing or the experience of a new dimension in ones life Going from Princess to Oceania for the first time is truly a new experience vastly different from ones prior experience. By the way the world is almost a billion years old ..a little more than 10 Sorry, But going from Princess to Oceania did not seem to be a whole new world as it might be going from here to the Moon. Also went from Crystal to Oceania. Same thing. I really need to get these answers to my shrink and maybe he can explain it better. But I do enjoy the back and forth. Makes these boards more interesting and we can still remain friends. I hope. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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