Herbaltees Posted August 22, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I know it’s a taboo CC subject, but a person in my group is exp. an issue and we leave on Sat. If you have prepaid the tips, are you able to adjust them or remove them prior to cruise? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted August 22, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2018 If they have been paid for I think that they may be cancelled and refunded prior to the cruise but likely have to call to do so (and probably 48 hours before sailing). They would then be added to the onboard account like they normally are and adjustments could be made then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbaltees Posted August 22, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted August 22, 2018 If they have been paid for I think that they may be cancelled and refunded prior to the cruise but likely have to call to do so (and probably 48 hours before sailing). They would then be added to the onboard account like they normally are and adjustments could be made then. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Without degrading the thread, how could they experience an issue before they leave? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted August 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Without degrading the thread, how could they experience an issue before they leave? Sent from my iPad using Forums I'm making the assumption that it is a financial issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbaltees Posted August 22, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I'm making the assumption that it is a financial issue. Yes. The person has an immediate issue. They get paid during cruise and can replace the tip money then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted August 22, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Yes. The person has an immediate issue. They get paid during cruise and can replace the tip money then.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Even if they cancel them now, it could be quite a few days before their CC company gets the funds back to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryred Posted August 22, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Yes. The person has an immediate issue. They get paid during cruise and can replace the tip money then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Refunds from cancellations of products or services prepaid as part of the fare will take 4-10 business days to process, then whatever amount of time the bank/credit card company takes for processing or how long it takes through the mail So If you are leaving on Saturday there is a good possibility that the refund will not be applied to the originating account or the check mailed till after the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlrm Posted August 22, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2018 If you have the available cash just lend them the money. That's what I would do. They can give it back to you when they get paid. If not, well lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toofarfromthesea Posted August 22, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I have a hard time wrapping my head around someone being so financially fragile that they have to wait for payday to pay a couple of hundred bucks in prepaid grats but who takes what is, after all, a relatively high priced, completely discretionary, vacation cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted August 22, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Yes. The person has an immediate issue. They get paid during cruise and can replace the tip money then. I have a hard time wrapping my head around someone being so financially fragile that they have to wait for payday to pay a couple of hundred bucks in prepaid grats but who takes what is, after all, a relatively high priced, completely discretionary, vacation cruise. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbtbear Posted August 22, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I have a hard time wrapping my head around someone being so financially fragile that they have to wait for payday to pay a couple of hundred bucks in prepaid grats but who takes what is, after all, a relatively high priced, completely discretionary, vacation cruise. Pretty judgemental. I booked a cruise and then got laid off from my job. I will be fine, but you never know what someone's circumstances are. Maybe it was a bad decision, or maybe circumstances just changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted August 22, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 22, 2018 If leaving in just a few days, is there any scenario that would put money back in your pocket before leaving? Credit card payment would be refunded back to card as credit. Cash would take longer to get to you? Hard to believe anyone not being able to scrounge up enough for tips from somewhere, especially if able to pay back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardhowson Posted August 23, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2018 If you have the available cash just lend them the money. That's what I would do. They can give it back to you when they get paid. If not, well lesson learned. Nope ! Never front front money to friends or family in financial distress unless you are prepared to lose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 23, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I know it’s a taboo CC subject, but a person in my group is exp. an issue and we leave on Sat. If you have prepaid the tips, are you able to adjust them or remove them prior to cruise? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Never pre pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaAnna Posted August 23, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Never pre pay. Unless, of course, you WANT to. :rolleyes: OP - if I remember correctly, if tips are prepaid it has to be for entire cabin, not partial cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn1974 Posted August 23, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I have a hard time wrapping my head around someone being so financially fragile that they have to wait for payday to pay a couple of hundred bucks in prepaid grats but who takes what is, after all, a relatively high priced, completely discretionary, vacation cruise. Well I am taking my 19 year old son. He paid for his own cruise and will get paid while onboard. He will have more spending money then. So that is just one example. Its not up to us to judge other peoples situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted August 23, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Never pre pay. I normally pre-pay the grats/DSC. But reading the TONS of threads on tipping here on CC .... AND my last NCL cruise steward was AWFUL. I have changed my mind set to NOT pre-pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted August 23, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I normally pre-pay the grats/DSC. But reading the TONS of threads on tipping here on CC .... AND my last NCL cruise steward was AWFUL. I have changed my mind set to NOT pre-pay. did you tell someone to get the situation rectified? even if prepaid you can have them adjusted by visiting the guest services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grozas Posted August 23, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I remember the days where they would leave envelopes in the cabin and everyone was scrounging for the correct change to put in each envelope for tips (SS Norway 1981)!! Believe me, prepaying is a lot easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted August 23, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2018 did you tell someone to get the situation rectified? even if prepaid you can have them adjusted by visiting the guest services I did not bother to go to GS. It was a 4 day cruise. He said he was going home to Miami to be with his family after that cruise. I just figured it was the end of a long contract and he was tired. But it was noticeable in his work. In addition, he tried to hit me with a charge for a large bottle of water that I never touched. I put them both on shelf behind the TV and they stayed there entire trip. He said the screw cap seal was broken. I said then you or someone else didn't inspect very well when prior guests left the cabin. I did not touch it and did not want to be charged $7 for a bottle of water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted August 23, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Everyone don their flame retardant clothing. It's going to get hot in here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealstuber Posted August 24, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) Yes. The person has an immediate issue. They get paid during cruise and can replace the tip money then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They will likely reduce their available cash. First, it will take a while for the refund to process, not just for Carnival, but for the bank (and it varies by bank). 2nd, during and after the cruise there will be holds for the tips that don’t come off until after the actual charge. So, in theory they could be out of pocket (credit) for 3x the tips for a period of time after the cruise. If they just leave well enough alone, they know the tip part is taken care of. Going on a vacation with no money to enjoy it is a bad situation, this will make it worse. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited August 24, 2018 by nealstuber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesorbeth Posted August 24, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 24, 2018 If they are paid for I am not sure why he/she would want to have them taken off just to repay when they get paid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.davis817 Posted August 24, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I remember the days where they would leave envelopes in the cabin and everyone was scrounging for the correct change to put in each envelope for tips (SS Norway 1981)!!Believe me, prepaying is a lot easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I remember those envelopes. Seems like a lifetime ago! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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