Anubi Posted September 23, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2022 We like to prepay the crew appreciation but when I went to check the amount seemed a bit high. Sure enough, they were charging a whopping 25% service charge on the amount. I thought the service charge was 18%. I also thought it was interesting that we are paying a service charge on the crew appreciation. Can anyone shed some light on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottacruisetoo Posted September 23, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I think the 25% is the exchange rate used on converting US$ tips (onboard currency) to CAD funds, assuming you booked in CAD. A bargain at today's actual exchange rate. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted September 23, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, gottacruisetoo said: I think the 25% is the exchange rate used on converting US$ tips (onboard currency) to CAD funds, assuming you booked in CAD. A bargain at today's actual exchange rate. You are correct. That's exactly it and it is a bargain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubi Posted September 23, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted September 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, gottacruisetoo said: I think the 25% is the exchange rate used on converting US$ tips (onboard currency) to CAD funds, assuming you booked in CAD. A bargain at today's actual exchange rate. 1 minute ago, Florida_gal_50 said: You are correct. That's exactly it and it is a bargain. Didn't even consider the exchange rate. And you are right, its a bargain!! I think its around $1.35. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 23, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Anubi said: Didn't even consider the exchange rate. And you are right, its a bargain!! I think its around $1.35. 😞 The 'Prepay Crew Appreciation' is charged to your credit card in the same currency as the booking! Even though we had a lot of OBC on our last cruise, I prepaid the crew appreciation as I knew we would be in euro. At the end of the cruise, I asked for a cash refund and accumulated a pile of US Dollars for a future trip, at a great exchange rate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted September 23, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, VMax1700 said: The 'Prepay Crew Appreciation' is charged to your credit card in the same currency as the booking! Even though we had a lot of OBC on our last cruise, I prepaid the crew appreciation as I knew we would be in euro. At the end of the cruise, I asked for a cash refund and accumulated a pile of US Dollars for a future trip, at a great exchange rate. That's clever, no exchange rates for the refundable amount. Pity I didnot realise this, Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 23, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, MAVIP said: That's clever, no exchange rates for the refundable amount. Pity I didnot realise this, Colin. Lennie, I believe I posted about the exchange rate on the 'Western Isles' Roll Call, but I was not 100% certain that I could get actual cash refunded instead of a credit to my credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted September 24, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 24, 2022 10 hours ago, VMax1700 said: Lennie, I believe I posted about the exchange rate on the 'Western Isles' Roll Call, but I was not 100% certain that I could get actual cash refunded instead of a credit to my credit card. September 10th I visited Guest Service o/b ms Rotterdam (I seldom do) to ask whether they could book the refundable $$ on both our statements to their next cruise October 2nd. They had no possibility to do that. And I never thought about a cash refund in dollars to be used at a future cruise to USA etc. Saves travelling to my favourite Amsterdam company for $$ plus %% for all "in betweens" and work for HAL too. I will remember your advise. Thank you very much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 24, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 24, 2022 17 hours ago, gottacruisetoo said: I think the 25% is the exchange rate used on converting US$ tips (onboard currency) to CAD funds, assuming you booked in CAD. A bargain at today's actual exchange rate. I did not realize this. thank you 🙂. That explains a lot and you’re right, ijt is a bargain. Now that I know this, I might just prepay mine too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highscar Posted September 24, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 24, 2022 @gottacruisetoois that the case for anything I order from Canada, beverage cards, wine packages etc. interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted September 24, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 24, 2022 46 minutes ago, highscar said: @gottacruisetoois that the case for anything I order from Canada, beverage cards, wine packages etc. interesting. That would be nice unfortunately it’s not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted September 24, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 24, 2022 20 hours ago, VMax1700 said: The 'Prepay Crew Appreciation' is charged to your credit card in the same currency as the booking! Even though we had a lot of OBC on our last cruise, I prepaid the crew appreciation as I knew we would be in euro. At the end of the cruise, I asked for a cash refund and accumulated a pile of US Dollars for a future trip, at a great exchange rate. 19 hours ago, MAVIP said: That's clever, no exchange rates for the refundable amount. Pity I didnot realise this, Colin. I nominate this thread for the “Best of CC threads collection”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted September 24, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 24, 2022 2 hours ago, highscar said: @gottacruisetoois that the case for anything I order from Canada, beverage cards, wine packages etc. interesting. Only 'Travel Planning' items 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted September 24, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2022 It would be so lovely if I got my cabana at a lower rate. It is expensive. Same with pre purchased dinners. I did manage to get sel de mer booked for less earlier this year than it’s showing now. I’m glad I bought things earlier because the exchange rate sucks right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted October 15, 2022 #15 Share Posted October 15, 2022 On 9/24/2022 at 12:16 AM, VMax1700 said: Lennie, I believe I posted about the exchange rate on the 'Western Isles' Roll Call, but I was not 100% certain that I could get actual cash refunded instead of a credit to my credit card. Colin, I have to tell you that it worked out perfectly. We now have enough US$ pocketmoney for our next HAL cruise and nor our bank nor the ECB profits this time 🤫. Thanks again, Lenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted October 15, 2022 #16 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, MAVIP said: Colin, I have to tell you that it worked out perfectly. We now have enough US$ pocketmoney for our next HAL cruise and nor our bank nor the ECB profits this time 🤫. Thanks again, Lenny That is good to hear, Lenny 👍 Hope you enjoyed your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted October 15, 2022 #17 Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 hours ago, VMax1700 said: That is good to hear, Lenny 👍 Hope you enjoyed your cruise. We absolutely did. Pity it takes another 6 months till next one..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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