San Diego Ellie Posted November 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 4, 2018 We do not usually eat at specialty restaurants when we are cruising, but our booking includes one. What gratuity is it customary to leave ? Thanks for any replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted November 4, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 4, 2018 i left 5 at crown grill last week. do what makes you feel good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted November 4, 2018 #3 Share Posted November 4, 2018 There is that cover charge which includes waiters gratuity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuy25 Posted November 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted November 4, 2018 You're going to get a lot of different answers to this question. Just do what feels right to you ... somewhere between "something and nothing." Some argue that they're already paying extra for the experience and don't leave anything. Others feel like their servers provided and exceptional evening and tip extra. We usually leave around $10. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJSR Posted November 4, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) I think we Americans feel the constant need to tip! The daily passenger charge was supposed to cover everything, but funny how we (me too) try to save face (if you will) by leaving something on the table, fearing we will be tackled before getting to the door, if we don't. Edited November 4, 2018 by MTJSR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted November 4, 2018 #6 Share Posted November 4, 2018 20% as a token/momento. As an American I found it to be an uneasy feeling while traveling abroad and told no tipping, "keep your extra money, I don't want this, what do you think I am a charity case, ya wanker get out my cab !" Thats alright, I'll go to this pub/bar on the corner and pay 18 dollars for a call drink and not tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted November 4, 2018 #7 Share Posted November 4, 2018 2 hours ago, mcrcruiser said: There is that cover charge which includes waiters gratuity Waitstaff do not share in the cover charge. This has been confirmed many times with restaurant personnel and a number of Food & Beverage Managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 4, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 4, 2018 We almost always leave $20 for the two of us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted November 4, 2018 #9 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Nothing as "tip" is inclusive of extra charge incurred when booking and also daily charge includes "tip" for MDR which you will not be using if in speciality restaurant so in effect you will be paying twice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 4, 2018 #10 Share Posted November 4, 2018 We always leave $10 per server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphey Posted November 4, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 4, 2018 1 hour ago, -Lew- said: Waitstaff do not share in the cover charge. This has been confirmed many times with restaurant personnel and a number of Food & Beverage Managers. And we have been told the opposite, many times by the same people. Who knows. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted November 4, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) Whenever "tipping" comes up it's embarrassing to be from the US. Tipping is totally out of hand here. This is from someone who, in my youth, worked in restaurants. As for bars... I know someone who used to work as a bar waitress and my daughter knows several who work as bar waitresses. They make crazy money from tips. Yes, I understand that the basic wage for waitresses is low but the tips often bring their pay up well beyond what the "average" person makes where I live. As I do live in the US I do tip when I go out but not extravagantly. Edited November 4, 2018 by Thrak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZEE Posted November 4, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 4, 2018 7 hours ago, San Diego Ellie said: We do not usually eat at specialty restaurants when we are cruising, but our booking includes one. What gratuity is it customary to leave ? Thanks for any replies. None is required. Many people do leave tips, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted November 4, 2018 #14 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I usually leave a tip. 10 to 20 depending on service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted November 4, 2018 #15 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Australians don't tip because wages are high enough in Australia . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug R. Posted November 4, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, mcrcruiser said: Australians don't tip because wages are high enough in Australia . How is this relevant to the current subject? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 4, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I usually leave $10-$20 in cash. Primarily because service is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted November 5, 2018 #18 Share Posted November 5, 2018 A $60 cover charge with a $20 tip is a .33% tip . Even a $80 cover charge with a $20 tip is a 25% tip . What is the average tip in USA restaurants ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 5, 2018 #19 Share Posted November 5, 2018 3 hours ago, mcrcruiser said: Australians don't tip because wages are high enough in Australia . This isn’t Australia. 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted November 5, 2018 #20 Share Posted November 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Colo Cruiser said: This isn’t Australia. 🙄 There are Australians on our cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted November 5, 2018 #21 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I find the comment regarding Australians to be relevant. There are many Australian cruisers on Princess ships and they are often pretty much boggled by the tipping culture in the US. (I can't blame them.) I would imagine that the Aussie passengers do not tip in the specialty dining venues - nor would I expect them to. To them it would likely seem like a form of extortion. (I've met some pretty cool Aussies on cruises. ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 5, 2018 #22 Share Posted November 5, 2018 3 hours ago, mcrcruiser said: There are Australians on our cruises Are you the OP? How are wages in Australia relevant to the OP’s situation. Seems you are hijacking the thread. The OP’s not Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted November 5, 2018 #23 Share Posted November 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, Colo Cruiser said: Are you the OP? We do not understand your question .Please clarify it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted November 5, 2018 #24 Share Posted November 5, 2018 25 minutes ago, Colo Cruiser said: Are you the OP? How are wages in Australia relevant to the OP’s situation. Seems you are hijacking the thread. The OP’s not Australian. 21 minutes ago, mcrcruiser said: We do not understand your question .Please clarify it . OP = Original Poster or, in other words, the one who started the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted November 5, 2018 #25 Share Posted November 5, 2018 8 hours ago, -Lew- said: Waitstaff do not share in the cover charge. This has been confirmed many times with restaurant personnel and a number of Food & Beverage Managers. I'm not sure asking this question to the very people who would get the extra tip would result in an honest answer. It's a direct conflict of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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