Dining package gratuities

[lovescarborough]

Having just booked a dining package for our next cruise in January, I am a bit confused about the gratuity. Is this included in the package price ? It was when we cruised in January but I’m not sure whether it is now? 

[LMHSRN]

21 hours ago, lovescarborough said:

Having just booked a dining package for our next cruise in January, I am a bit confused about the gratuity. Is this included in the package price ? It was when we cruised in January but I’m not sure whether it is now? 

The gratuity was added to the cost of the package when you checked out.  It would show the cost of package + gratuity.

[lovescarborough]

4 hours ago, LMHSRN said:

The gratuity was added to the cost of the package when you checked out.  It would show the cost of package + gratuity.

This is where I’m confused as the order doesn’t mention gratuities. In the small print it mentions drinks and extras such as chefs table drinks and gratuities aren’t included but there is no mention of gratuity on my invoice or indeed how much . Have things changed since we last used a package in January this year ? 

[CruiseCrew123]

Screen shots would help but normally the price includes the gratuity 

Edited July 24, 2023 by CruiseCrew123

[BettyCruiser]

In the UK they probably include gratuities in the price. In the US the gratuities are added as an extra line item before payment.

[Mark_T]

6 hours ago, BettyCruiser said:

In the UK they probably include gratuities in the price. In the US the gratuities are added as an extra line item before payment.

Correct, the UK prices are higher because they include the gratuity as it is not legal here, to display a price then add a mandatory gratuity at the point of payment.

Edited July 25, 2023 by Mark_T