Tips on CHEERS program?

[hawaiikat]

Aloha,

My adult children and I are going on the Dream and they are planning on getting CHEERS. My question is this: I know the CHEERS program includes a 15% gratuity, but is it allowed that we give a cash tip to the server? I'm wondering if I can give the server a dollar for each delivery?

[CajunCruiseDreamer]

Aloha,

 

My adult children and I are going on the Dream and they are planning on getting CHEERS. My question is this: I know the CHEERS program includes a 15% gratuity, but is it allowed that we give a cash tip to the server? I'm wondering if I can give the server a dollar for each delivery?

 

 

 

You can tip in addition yes.

[easyboy]

Your extra tip will be much appreciatef

 

 

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[bobandsherry]

You can give a cash top to anoyone who provides you service, especially those who exceed your expectations. Exception being captain and his officers.

 

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[hawaiikat]

Thanks for the quick reply. My questions is a little more specific: I know you can tip extra, but can you give CASH or does it have to be on the Sign and Sail Card?

[Scotto97]

Thanks for the quick reply. My questions is a little more specific: I know you can tip extra, but can you give CASH or does it have to be on the Sign and Sail Card?

 

Cash is appreciated and preferred

[jerjer810]

You can tip in cash

 

 

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[GUT2407]

Thanks for the quick reply. My questions is a little more specific: I know you can tip extra, but can you give CASH or does it have to be on the Sign and Sail Card?

It CAN be cash.

 

Now can they keep it or have to pool it? Is not so clear.

[hawaiikat]

Much Mahalo!

 

Thanks everyone, I am clear now. Sometimes it takes a minute for my brain to kick in....LOL.

[CdnSunshine]

I've asked the bartender on the last 2 ships we've been on if they get the gratuity that's added when you purchase CHEERS and they both said no. What??? I assumed they received those funds that we were charged up front! So we tipped cash ($1-2 per drink). We definitely got better service because of our tipping once the bartenders knew us, but I still don't understand why they don't receive the CHEERS gratuity (unless 2 different bartenders weren't honest with us?).

 

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[CajunCruiseDreamer]

I've asked the bartender on the last 2 ships we've been on if they get the gratuity that's added when you purchase CHEERS and they both said no. What??? I assumed they received those funds that we were charged up front! So we tipped cash ($1-2 per drink). We definitely got better service because of our tipping once the bartenders knew us, but I still don't understand why they don't receive the CHEERS gratuity (unless 2 different bartenders weren't honest with us?).

 

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Or maybe it is not listed as to where the tip came from, but rather just as tips or what ever term that is used on their paychecks.

[ray98]

I've asked the bartender on the last 2 ships we've been on if they get the gratuity that's added when you purchase CHEERS and they both said no. What??? I assumed they received those funds that we were charged up front! So we tipped cash ($1-2 per drink). We definitely got better service because of our tipping once the bartenders knew us, but I still don't understand why they don't receive the CHEERS gratuity (unless 2 different bartenders weren't honest with us?).

 

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They get it as a lump disbursement from the tip pool and not from each individual customer they serve. Sounds like they are gaming you or there is a miscommunication.

[GUT2407]

They get it as a lump disbursement from the tip pool and not from each individual customer they serve. Sounds like they are gaming you or there is a miscommunication.

Gee does at one really think the staff would give the answer most likely to lead to extra tips (sarcasm off).

[cmichael1279]

I had a bartender on one cruise say the did NOT want cash tips, didn't make any sense to me. Said it was easier on the card...

 

I returned from that vacation with about 100 $1 bills that I didn't use!

[raynvic]

Like someone else said we ALWAYS get better service by tipping extra in cash or even on the S&S card. My DH loves to get the Dollar Coins and use those. The servers learn who you are.

 

One time, I did see the bartender separating tickets with extra tip by each server so it would appear that each server gets his/her own extra tips. I believe that the 15% is split in the pool if it is not part of the cheers package. Just my observations.

[ray98]

Gee does at one really think the staff would give the answer most likely to lead to extra tips (sarcasm off).

 

Yup. I would say I get nothing but the couple of extra dollars someone throws my way each hour and make a big frowny face.

[midwesthiker]

We tipped $1 per cocktail, sometimes $2 in the Alchemy bar and we always were served quickly & had a great time. Bartenders were happy to make us a specialty drink too. We spent like $150 on tipping & were very pleased with the service we received.

[mdsgu]

You can add a tip on the receipt, which will then go to your Sign and Sail account. Or you can tip in cash.

 

On NCL, "our" bartender told us that she got to keep the cash, but the tips on the receipts had to be pooled and split.

 

Give $1 per drink, and you'll never be thirsty!