beryl patricia Posted August 12, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2018 18% is charged on the cost of the package at purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beryl patricia Posted August 13, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted August 13, 2018 18% is charged on the cost of the package at purchase. Thanks Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmeed Posted August 13, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 13, 2018 But you can always add more tip if you feel it's warranted due to excellent service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 13, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2018 18% is ample, especially on ships with the self-serve machines!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanF65 Posted August 13, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2018 18% is ample, especially on ships with the self-serve machines!!! But what if you are really happy with the machine :=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted August 13, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2018 But what if you are really happy with the machine :=)Or if you build a rapor with it[emoji41] Sent from my BG2-W09 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYMAN Posted August 13, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Or if you build a rapor with it[emoji41] Sent from my BG2-W09 using Forums mobile app I tip the machine $1 or $2 each time and then stick an envelope in it the last day....:D.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Or if you build a rapor with it[emoji41] Sent from my BG2-W09 using Forums mobile app I save my rapport for the coffee machine! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted August 13, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaShrek Posted August 14, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2018 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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