This $5.00 service charge on stateroom ordering

[Sailaway John]

I am an Elite status with Princess and one of the perks I-get is complimentary snacks on formal night. No I have read that if you order these snacks over your stateroom telephone you will charged the $5.00. So my question is how do I get my complimentary snacks without the charge.

 

[Shaver John]

Great question, We always order afternoon tea at least once, since I am a scone magnet and so I am now wondering if I will have to pay the $5.00.  I guess I am not too concerned since I always used to give a tip to the room service people, but now it seems they will be losing out on the personal money if this is the case. Since we are in a suite I may just ask when I go to happy hour if they will get them for me. Not sure if it will work, but may try.