tipping at bar?

[tseitel]

Hi all. New to RCI and have a question about purchases at the bar. We have pre-paid our gratuities and purchased the soda package, but I know we have to pay for alcohol. My question is, if we purchase a drink from the bar, do we tip the bartender? I thought I had read somewhere that bar drinks/specialty drinks automatically had a certain percentage automatically added on to them, as a gratuity? But I didn't want to seem like a cheapo and not tip the bartender, unless they already know they have a tip added in?

I'm bringing along some $1's for room service tipping, just needed to know if I need more for bar. We will be on the Adventure, if that makes any difference. Thanks!!!!

[LA_CA_GAL]

Hi all. New to RCI and have a question about purchases at the bar. We have pre-paid our gratuities and purchased the soda package, but I know we have to pay for alcohol. My question is, if we purchase a drink from the bar, do we tip the bartender? I thought I had read somewhere that bar drinks/specialty drinks automatically had a certain percentage automatically added on to them, as a gratuity? But I didn't want to seem like a cheapo and not tip the bartender, unless they already know they have a tip added in?

I'm bringing along some $1's for room service tipping, just needed to know if I need more for bar. We will be on the Adventure, if that makes any difference. Thanks!!!!

 

Every drink you buy they will add a 15% tip. Just sign the receipt.

 

If you wish to tip more, go ahead.

[Clarea]

Hi all. New to RCI and have a question about purchases at the bar. We have pre-paid our gratuities and purchased the soda package, but I know we have to pay for alcohol. My question is, if we purchase a drink from the bar, do we tip the bartender? I thought I had read somewhere that bar drinks/specialty drinks automatically had a certain percentage automatically added on to them, as a gratuity? But I didn't want to seem like a cheapo and not tip the bartender, unless they already know they have a tip added in?

I'm bringing along some $1's for room service tipping, just needed to know if I need more for bar. We will be on the Adventure, if that makes any difference. Thanks!!!!

Gratuities are automatically added to each bar purchase.

[steveru621]

Every drink you buy they will add a 15% tip. Just sign the receipt.

 

If you wish to tip more, go ahead.

 

The best answer you will get! :)

 

BTW if you do tip extra, cash, OR adding 1 buck or two to the receipt also works.

Edited July 16, 2014 by steveru621

[aurelius180]

As previously stated there is a 15% automatic gratuity added.

 

If you decide to add more you can do so right on the receipt similar to a restaurant or bar in the US. Cash is not needed at the bar as a tip but is certainly welcome. :)

[cjdixon4]

Hi all. New to RCI and have a question about purchases at the bar. We have pre-paid our gratuities and purchased the soda package, but I know we have to pay for alcohol. My question is, if we purchase a drink from the bar, do we tip the bartender? I thought I had read somewhere that bar drinks/specialty drinks automatically had a certain percentage automatically added on to them, as a gratuity? But I didn't want to seem like a cheapo and not tip the bartender, unless they already know they have a tip added in?

I'm bringing along some $1's for room service tipping, just needed to know if I need more for bar. We will be on the Adventure, if that makes any difference. Thanks!!!!

 

Although every bar purchase will include the automatic 15% gratuity, some folks choose to tip additional. You're certainly welcome to do so, if you'd like. The auto gratuity applies to drinks that are brought to you by the bar servers (on the pool deck/at a club), or if you go to the bar counter and order it yourself.

[dplusd]

As mentioned, any bar receipt will have 15% added as a gratuity.

 

When we go to a bar and order a drink, we do not tip extra. But, when we order from a server in the casino, lounge, or pool deck we like to tip them extra in cash. But, that is certainly a personal decision and the extra tips are appreciated, not expected.

[looking4info]

Just in case you missed it in any of the previous posts there is a 15% gratuity added to you bar bill.

[FLACRUISER99]

Although every bar purchase will include the automatic 15% gratuity, some folks choose to tip additional. You're certainly welcome to do so, if you'd like. The auto gratuity applies to drinks that are brought to you by the bar servers (on the pool deck/at a club), or if you go to the bar counter and order it yourself.

Or buy water when you are in port and walking off the ship.

[heyabbott]

Just in case you missed it in any of the previous posts there is a 15% gratuity added to you bar bill.

 

 

Diamond Plus and Pinnacle members are encouraged to over tip to compensate for the rif-raf

 

 

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[delirious9876]

Blimey !!!!!

 

It surprises me how many people would be willing to tip bartenders more than 15% just for a drinks service

 

?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Edited July 16, 2014 by delirious9876

[FLACRUISER99]

Diamond Plus and Pinnacle members are encouraged to over tip to compensate for the rif-raf

 

 

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I've been D+ for a while and no one ever encouraged me to over tip.

[ARCruisinNana]

Diamond and above usually tip on their complimentary beverages because

The servers in the clubs and in bars when vouchers are used do not receive a 15% tip.

 

 

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[Big_G]

Blimey !!!!!

 

It surprises me how many people would be willing to tip bartenders more than 15% just for a drinks service

 

?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

 

 

It depends on how good the service is. No???

 

 

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[cruzsnooze]

RCL decided that 15% is sufficient so I leave it at that.

[Bigtex1622]

I always tip extra, and go to the same person.

You would be surprised how he remembers you, and makes you " Better " drinks.

Also I get free shots " To try out " :D

 

 

:rolleyes:

[heyabbott]

Blimey !!!!!

 

It surprises me how many people would be willing to tip bartenders more than 15% just for a drinks service

 

?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

 

 

Especially since they already charge a service charge

 

 

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[cruisinghawg]

I always tip extra, and go to the same person.

You would be surprised how he remembers you, and makes you " Better " drinks.

Also I get free shots " To try out " :D

 

 

:rolleyes:

This is your answer!!!!! I do the same and it is amazing what 10 dollars cash the first day can buy you the rest of the week!!!! Edited July 16, 2014 by cruisinghawg

[dancinman66]

I will tip extra right from day one st a bar I've chosen to spend time at

Trust me it pays off later with better service and drinks

Plus other regular tips

 

I can get a drink in a super crowded area while others miss out

 

And the remember you on future cruises also

 

 

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[bullsh]

I try to get the same bar tenders and give them a few extra bucks it usually resalts in better service( not that I have had bad service) The bar tender in the mdr I will give $10 to on the first night all the other nights when I show up there are 3 beers in a ice bucket waiting on me. You take care of them they will go out of their way to take care of you