extra tips / service charge

[soexcited31]

Hi all, I have been reading through some threads and have come across one that states that on top of your drinks price an additional 15% is added to the bill as a "service charge" Im all happy for giving extra tips for good service but find it strange if this is true as will be paying the tips upfront and giving extra as I feel needed.

 

Sorry if I have got this totally wrong!!

[mii]

Hi all, I have been reading through some threads and have come across one that states that on top of your drinks price an additional 15% is added to the bill as a "service charge" Im all happy for giving extra tips for good service but find it strange if this is true as will be paying the tips upfront and giving extra as I feel needed.

 

Sorry if I have got this totally wrong!!

 

Yes there is a 15% charge added to any drink, soda, etc. Princess has been doing that for years. And no I do not give an additional tip beyond that to the waiter who brings me that drink

 

Marilyn

[Toto2Kansas]

Marilyn is totally correct here. The 15% gratuity added to any drink purchase from the bar or wine purchase in the dining venues or other areas onboard has been around for many years, it is nothing new. Sorry you don't seem to agree with this practice, but it is one charge that can not be altered, lowered or removed, it is automatic. Enjoy!

[soexcited31]

thanks alot, glad I know as I can now add this into my budget!

[woodofpine]

thanks alot, glad I know as I can now add this into my budget!

 

I got to hnd it to those that budget their individual drinks this closely... You pass Home Ec for sure!

[fridaythecat.u.k.]

This charge is also added to the cost of the cans of soda and bottled water that will be in your cabin fridge, should you wish to drink them ;)

[paul929207]

If you drnk it and you pay for it, they add the 15% tip to it.

[gertz]

!!!!!BUDGET!!!!! Oh my gosh.:eek:

Jack

for the

[Stevesan]

!!!!!BUDGET!!!!! Oh my gosh.:eek:

 

Jack

for the

 

I don't need no stinking budget!!! :cool:

[FritzG]

As I understand it, the servers in the bars aren't part of the daily auto-tipping charge.

[pfman]

The tips you "pay up front" are for the Cabin Stewards and waitstaff. The gratuity is shared by all who serve you during meal times. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner, regardless of where you eat;). The Bar staff is not included and receive their tips through the 15% added to each drink purchased.

[DrivesLikeMario]

Just so you know - it's not just Princess that does this - almost every cruise line out there adds a service charge to drinks served onboard.

[arizonaperson]

Hi all, I have been reading through some threads and have come across one that states that on top of your drinks price an additional 15% is added to the bill as a "service charge" Im all happy for giving extra tips for good service but find it strange if this is true as will be paying the tips upfront and giving extra as I feel needed.

 

Sorry if I have got this totally wrong!!

Yes, any drinks alcoholic or soda, etc. is 15%. Juice for breakfast or lunch, or dinner I believe in the dinning room is no charge but otherwise drinks are 15% gratuity/service charge whatever you want to call it. I think the drinks are very reasonable if you compare land based ones. I usually give 20% on a land based drink,so I think 15% is not bad. You have the option to give more gratuity to the bar server if you wish, but you can not give less than 15%.