Gratitudes

[JOHN 57]

Hello, I would like to know, how much are gratitudes on board per day. Thank you, John

[mondello]

Hello, I would like to know, how much are gratitudes on board per day. Thank you, John

CCL gratuities are $11.50 per person/per day effective 12-1-2011. No charge for small fries under 2 years of age.

[dixieva]

Really? No charge for children under 2? Is this something new? In the past it was per passenger per day-no age restrictions.

 

Might be new rules and I just missed it.

[kr8z]

Really? No charge for children under 2? Is this something new? In the past it was per passenger per day-no age restrictions.

 

Might be new rules and I just missed it.

 

Ever since we've first taken under 2's in 2007, there has been no charge for them. Of course you usually have more of a mess with them, so most people do still offer some sort of gratuity for them.

[mondello]

Really? No charge for children under 2? Is this something new? In the past it was per passenger per day-no age restrictions.

 

Might be new rules and I just missed it.

The little ones get a free pass. CCL can take the hit as there really isn't that many PAX under age 2.

[JOHN 57]

Hello mondello and dexieva, thank you for the information, useful to know, and I always like to know, what expenses are ahead. Thank you, John

[cruisinJenF]

TopWhat is the tipping policy onboard?

Service Gratuities

For your convenience, we automatically charge the gratuities for dining and stateroom staff to your onboard Sail & Sign account. The total amount is $11.50 per guest, per day as follows(our recommended guideline effective voyages departing December 1, 2011 and onward):

$ 3.70 - Per Day Stateroom Services

$ 5.80 - Per Day Dining Room Services

$ 2.00 - Per Day Alternative Services: distributed to kitchen, entertainment, guest services and other hotel staff members.

For Cruises-To-Nowhere, gratuities of $11.50 per guest, per day must be prepaid.

Our Staff is totally committed to exceed your expectations in every way possible. If you are not satisfied with the service you receive, we encourage you to contact the Guest Services desk while onboard. This will allow us to address your concerns in a timely and appropriate fashion. At your discretion, you may adjust the gratuities at any time while onboard. Gratuities will be deemed undisputed unless a request to modify is received prior to disembarking the ship.

For beverage purchases, fifteen percent of the bill is automatically added to the Sail & Sign charge. Room Service staff may be tipped as service is rendered.

NOTE: BARBADOS CRUISES

All gratuities are pre-paid and automatically added during the booking process for Barbados itineraries.

*Gratuities do not apply to guests less than 2 years of age.

[mondello]

Hello mondello and dexieva, thank you for the information, useful to know, and I always like to know, what expenses are ahead. Thank you, John

Have a great cruise! Now if I can just figure out how much I have to give to the casino.

[B and C Blake]

Ever since we've first taken under 2's in 2007, there has been no charge for them. Of course you usually have more of a mess with them, so most people do still offer some sort of gratuity for them.

 

Not to mention the cabin steward has to deal with TOXIC disposal:eek:

[kr8z]

Not to mention the cabin steward has to deal with TOXIC disposal:eek:

 

LOL no sh!t They did always give us the red/toxic waste trash bags for diapers though.

[H82seaUgo]

Really? No charge for children under 2? Is this something new? In the past it was per passenger per day-no age restrictions.

 

Might be new rules and I just missed it.

 

nope. at least 25 years.

[Roscoe13]

Hello, I would like to know, how much are gratitudes on board per day. Thank you, John

 

Hey!! Isn't that the name of a Jimmy Buffet album?

 

Changes in Gratitudes...?

[bplazo]

The little ones get a free pass. CCL can take the hit as there really isn't that many PAX under age 2.

 

Maybe the server does not want to take a "hit" and not get paid for waiting on a child. Two and under make the biggest messes and should be double the tip.

[mondello]

Maybe the server does not want to take a "hit" and not get paid for waiting on a child. Two and under make the biggest messes and should be double the tip.

I believe its only for those UNDER 2 years of age. Its not like they are ordering steak and lobster at that age. I'd like to think we had better control over the messes our babies make. Like others have posted here, additional tips are freely given when deserved; especially to room stewards totin' toxic diapers. I waited until our little one was 3 1/2 to get back to cruising.