majortom10 Posted June 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I know Princess have increased their daily gratuities but have they increased the drinks service tax from 15% to 18%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted June 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2016 There is no tax on drinks. There is a 15% gratuity on the purchase of all beverages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted June 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Automatic gratuity on beverages is 15% Automatic gratuity on spa services is 18%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted June 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2016 There might be a port tax levied while in some ports. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted June 25, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 25, 2016 There might be a port tax levied while in some ports. Louisiana state tax was added to our purchases on RCL sailing from New Orleans until clearing the Mississippi River at about midnight. If I recall correctly, Florida also has a tax levied but on Princess they didn't process purchases until in international waters resulting in no added taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggprincess2004 Posted June 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2016 There are taxes on drinks in most ports, until you are outside the 3 mile limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted June 26, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 26, 2016 There are taxes on drinks in most ports, until you are outside the 3 mile limit. True--some cruise lines process the drinks when they are ordered. Others write a manual ticket and enter it into the system later so that the tax is not charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwalaska Posted June 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I know Princess have increased their daily gratuities but have they increased the drinks service tax from 15% to 18%. I'm confused. The gratuities seem to be the same as when I signed up for my cruise. Has there been an announcement that they will be going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted June 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I'm confused. The gratuities seem to be the same as when I signed up for my cruise. Has there been an announcement that they will be going up. No change since earlier this year...$13.95 for minisuites & suites, $12.95 for everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted June 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 27, 2016 State sales tax was charged on our FL and TX departures while the ship was inside the state waters (i.e. port). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted June 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Same when sailing out of NYC. When we purchased our drink, we noticed the tax on the bill along with the gratuity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissDave Posted June 28, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I know Princess have increased their daily gratuities but have they increased the drinks service tax from 15% to 18%. Still 15% grats charge but the menu prices have increased a bit, on some drinks, over the last year, which of course automatically means a slightly higher grats charge. Some lines (NCL comes to mind) increased the drinks prices AND the grats to 18% so buyers got hit twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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