wernew2cruising Posted December 6, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I know there is a charge for these but do you then tip on top of that? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerfan616 Posted December 6, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 6, 2008 That is up to you. But with that being said I have tipped for exceptional service but it is not required. Your daily service charges cover that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRF83 Posted December 6, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Greetings! When the two of us have enjoyed dinner in the speciality restaurants and recieved good service, we usually leave a "cash" tip. We have experienced some great meals with top notch service and will always tip for that. Also, it has been recognized by the future service we recieve when we have returned during that sailing. Enjoy you time away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andynapril Posted December 6, 2008 #4 Share Posted December 6, 2008 We'll be sailing NCL for the first time in a few months. How much do they charge for the specialty restaurants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerintn Posted December 6, 2008 #5 Share Posted December 6, 2008 We'll be sailing NCL for the first time in a few months. How much do they charge for the specialty restaurants? Here is an example -- this is the NCL Pearl -- your ship may have restaurants with different names, but with the same type food. As of October, 2008: Venetian Main Restaurant (Main Dining Room) Cuisine: Continental Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Aqua Main Restaurant (Main Dining Room) Cuisine: Continental Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Impressions of Italy Cuisine: Italian Surcharge: Yes $10 Reservations Required: yes Bamboo - A Taste of Asia Cuisine: Japanese, Thai, Chinese (Sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki) Surcharge: Yes, $15.00 per person ~ $25 for Teppanyaki ~ Sushi has extra charge too Reservations Required: Yes Le Bistro French Restaurant Cuisine: French Surcharge: Yes, $15 per person Reservations Required: Yes Cagney's Steakhouse Cuisine: Steak Surcharge: Yes, $20 per person Reservations Required: Yes Salsa Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex Tapas Bar Surcharge: Yes $10 Reservations Required: Yes Garden Cafe/Kids' Cafe Cuisine: Assorted Buffet, Food Stations, Kid-Sized Buffet Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Blue Lagoon Cuisine: Food Court, Grill Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Hours 24 Hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymtex01 Posted December 6, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 6, 2008 We have always tipped 20% when we sign the check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyChgo Posted December 6, 2008 #7 Share Posted December 6, 2008 We'll be sailing NCL for the first time in a few months. How much do they charge for the specialty restaurants? bakerintn gave you great info! Heads up: Usually on the first night (sailaway) there's a "Buy 1/Get 1 Free" for the specialty restaurants. (:confused: is this only for previous NCL cruisers?) BUT - you will need to book this as soon as you board the ship, since it fills up quickly. Ask at the front desk (or other personnel) where to do this (again, can someone help with this). [edit: IMHO, you should tip extra for good service -- which you will receive.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymtex01 Posted December 6, 2008 #8 Share Posted December 6, 2008 bakerintn gave you great info! Heads up: Usually on the first night (sailaway) there's a "Buy 1/Get 1 Free" for the specialty restaurants. (:confused: is this only for previous NCL cruisers?) BUT - you will need to book this as soon as you board the ship, since it fills up quickly. Ask at the front desk (or other personnel) where to do this (again, can someone help with this). [edit: IMHO, you should tip extra for good service -- which you will receive.] I thought that was only if you had the buy one get one free coupon from the coupon book ncl used to send out. If it is, I heard those all expire the end of this month and they are not going to print new ones. At least that is what I read on here. We have never once been sent a coupon book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planer's Edge Posted December 6, 2008 #9 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Here is an example -- this is the NCL Pearl -- your ship may have restaurants with different names, but with the same type food. As of October, 2008: Venetian Main Restaurant (Main Dining Room) Cuisine: Continental Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Aqua Main Restaurant (Main Dining Room) Cuisine: Continental Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Impressions of Italy Cuisine: Italian Surcharge: Yes $10 Reservations Required: yes Bamboo - A Taste of Asia Cuisine: Japanese, Thai, Chinese (Sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki) Surcharge: Yes, $15.00 per person ~ $25 for Teppanyaki ~ Sushi has extra charge too Reservations Required: Yes Le Bistro French Restaurant Cuisine: French Surcharge: Yes, $15 per person Reservations Required: Yes Cagney's Steakhouse Cuisine: Steak Surcharge: Yes, $20 per person Reservations Required: Yes Salsa Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex Tapas Bar Surcharge: Yes $10 Reservations Required: Yes Garden Cafe/Kids' Cafe Cuisine: Assorted Buffet, Food Stations, Kid-Sized Buffet Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Blue Lagoon Cuisine: Food Court, Grill Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Hours 24 Hours These are actually the Dawn's restaurant names. PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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