Gratuities for specialty dining

[crazyank]

On 5/12/2023 at 10:10 PM, Florings said:

We always tip additional.  Dining out on land, we tip 20-22% anyway.  We tip $2 extra to the bar staff per drink and $20-$30 at the upcharge dining venues.

And this is exactly why tipping is totally out of control is the USA!

[jimbo5544]

On 5/9/2023 at 5:16 PM, mz-s said:

As always caveat emptor.

As in everything in life.

[mz-s]

4 hours ago, crazyank said:

And this is exactly why tipping is totally out of control is the USA!

 

Interesting the folks who love to brag how much they tip even when nobody asked or cares.

[jimbo5544]

4 hours ago, crazyank said:

And this is exactly why tipping is totally out of control is the USA!

Cannot believe we got to the second page before we veered off into a bridge abutment.  All that said, we feel just the opposite about Europe’s tipping practices…but both comments are off topic. 

[VIFP1987]

When the casino comps a meal at the steakhouse, are they essentially “paying” the $48 cover charge that includes the gratuity? Thanks

[mz-s]

1 hour ago, VIFP1987 said:

When the casino comps a meal at the steakhouse, are they essentially “paying” the $48 cover charge that includes the gratuity? Thanks

 

Yes, they pay the gratuity on your behalf.

[VIFP1987]

23 minutes ago, mz-s said:

 

Yes, they pay the gratuity on your behalf.

Thank you! 

[LHARTWICK]

On 5/9/2023 at 3:10 PM, shortyjoesmith said:

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4250/~/specialty-restaurants---dining-reservation-information

 

Based on the Specialty Dining information on the Carnival website above, the gratuity is included for:

     The Steakhouse

     Ji Ji Asian Kitchen
     Cucina del Capitano
     Rudi’s Seagrill
     Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast

 

The 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill for:

     Bonsai Teppanyaki
     The Chef’s Table

 

The Steakhouse - There is a nominal fee of $48 USD per adult and $13 USD per child, 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, salad, entrée, dessert and the wait's staffs' gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. 

Ji Ji Asian Kitchen - For dinner, there is a nominal fee of $18 USD per adult and $6 USD per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion.

Cucina del Capitano - For dinner, there is a nominal fee of $18 USD per adult and $6 USD per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. 

Rudi's Seagrill - There is a nominal fee of $48 USD per adult and $13 USD per child 11 and under (when ordering from the Kids' menu, available upon request). The fee includes a starter, entrée, dessert and the wait staffs’ gratuity; additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion. 

Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast - For breakfast, there is a nominal fee of $10 per adult and $8 per child (children under 2 are complimentary); gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion.

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Bonsai Teppanyaki - For dinner, there is a nominal fee of $38 USD per guest, including children ($35 USD per guest, including children, for lunch), which includes a starter, entrée and dessert; an 18% service charge will be added. additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion.

The Chef's Table - An 18% service charge will be added and applied directly to the guest’s Sail & Sign account. additional gratuities may be extended at the guest's discretion.

Thank you SO much for this info! I've never noticed it on the CCL site.  We've always added a tip to the bill, not knowing it was already included.  Not that the wait staff didn't deserve extra $$, but this is good to know.  I'm going to print this out for my files.