Gratuity question

[beryl patricia]

looking at beverage packages - is the 18% gratuity payable on the package at purchase or is it charged on every soda etc purchased?

 

Thanks I was getting confused !!!

 

Gill

[Ourusualbeach]

18% is charged on the cost of the package at purchase.

[beryl patricia]

18% is charged on the cost of the package at purchase.

 

Thanks

Gill

[schmeed]

But you can always add more tip if you feel it's warranted due to excellent service!

[cb at sea]

18% is ample, especially on ships with the self-serve machines!!!

[AlanF65]

18% is ample, especially on ships with the self-serve machines!!!

 

But what if you are really happy with the machine :=)

[molly361]

But what if you are really happy with the machine :=)

Or if you build a rapor with it[emoji41]

 

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[TYMAN]

Or if you build a rapor with it[emoji41]

 

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I tip the machine $1 or $2 each time and then stick an envelope in it the last day....:D.:cool:

[Merion_Mom]

Or if you build a rapor with it[emoji41]

 

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I save my rapport for the coffee machine! ;)

[stleda124]

As mentioned, it is included at the time of your purchase. Tipping is very much discretionary. I feel that tipping extra and building rapport with certain bartenders (casino, dinner, etc.) works out well in the long run. By day two on our last cruise, our drinks were at our table in the MDR when we arrived with heart shaped straws for instance. We no longer had to ask for a specific liquor as oppose to house liquor at the casino. For us, it has always worked out in our favor. We don't drink heavily, we probably break even on the drink package. However, I like a simple vacation and the $1 - $2 extra dollars for a cumulative $85ish over the cruise is worth it us to make that happen.

[ChinaShrek]

But you can always add more tip if you feel it's warranted due to excellent service!

 

And if you are unhappy with the service? :rolleyes: