Dan1113 Posted January 17, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Did I understand correctly that this is included in the price of the drinks packages, if you buy one of them? Is it also included if you get a drinks package via an all inclusive offer? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 17, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 17, 2015 The $12 covers your cabin attendant, waiter, ass't waiter and head waiter. Any drink you buy will have 15% added to the cost. If you buy a drink package, 15% is added to the cost of the package. Yes...if your package is "given" to you, the tips will have been included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1113 Posted January 17, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) So - the 15% (on drinks) is included, but NOT the $12 a day that is added to your cabin, correct? Does that mean that the price that RC is listing for the drinks package online does not include this 15%?! Edited January 17, 2015 by Dan1113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndieLou Posted January 17, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Correct. The premium package will cost you $49 + 15% per day. The tips are added to the total when you check out/pay if ordered through the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1113 Posted January 17, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted January 17, 2015 But the $12 a day is totally separate and you still pay it, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndieLou Posted January 17, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Yes. The $12/day is separate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_Floaters Posted January 17, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 17, 2015 You pay the $12 per person per day gratuities (either prepaid with your reservation of $12 per person per day added to your on board account. These gratuities are totally separate from any drink package or drink package tip. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted January 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 17, 2015 So - the 15% (on drinks) is included, but NOT the $12 a day that is added to your cabin, correct? Does that mean that the price that RC is listing for the drinks package online does not include this 15%?! why would the drink package have anything to do with your servers and cabin attendant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me 2 Posted January 17, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 17, 2015 why would the drink package have anything to do with your servers and cabin attendant? Because that is the impression one could take from the wording of the current 'All inclusive' promotion on RCI UK web site which states "Catch a West End show, sky dive in the middle of the ocean, and savour cuisine from around the world on the ultimate all-inclusive holiday. With drinks and tips also included, you can relax knowing every part of your holiday is taken care of." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemc Posted January 17, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Because that is the impression one could take from the wording of the current 'All inclusive' promotion on RCI UK web site which states "Catch a West End show, sky dive in the middle of the ocean, and savour cuisine from around the world on the ultimate all-inclusive holiday. With drinks and tips also included, you can relax knowing every part of your holiday is taken care of." The current uk package includes both the drinks package and the $12 per day gratuity for stateroom attendant/waiter etc. Normally the 2 aren't linked but with this deal both are included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me 2 Posted January 17, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 17, 2015 The current uk package includes both the drinks package and the $12 per day gratuity for stateroom attendant/waiter etc. Normally the 2 aren't linked but with this deal both are included. If this is correct the OP will be chuffed ;). The confusion arises purely out of RCI's inability to make things clear :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted January 17, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 17, 2015 If this is correct the OP will be chuffed ;). The confusion arises purely out of RCI's inability to make things clear :rolleyes: according the the statement you quoted, it is clear. All inclusive is what it means. This isn't available to US bookings. A good reason to have a separate sticky for non USA booking questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesCruising Posted January 17, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 17, 2015 The current uk package includes both the drinks package and the $12 per day gratuity for stateroom attendant/waiter etc. Normally the 2 aren't linked but with this deal both are included. Pretty good deal I would think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spire2000 Posted January 17, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 17, 2015 why would the drink package have anything to do with your servers and cabin attendant? Man I wish people would stop answering questions about tipping like this. Sniping at strangers who have legitimate questions :confused::( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted January 17, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Did I understand correctly that this is included in the price of the drinks packages, if you buy one of them? Is it also included if you get a drinks package via an all inclusive offer? Thanks! No the gratuities are included with the Drinks package the 15% but the 12.00 are extra and added for each guest per day for the Waiters,Stewards etc. But it seems that it is included in the UK package so my bad. Good Deal. Edited January 17, 2015 by Folk Singer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted January 17, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 17, 2015 But the $12 a day is totally separate and you still pay it, right? Correct unless you prepay tips when booking $12 USD will be added daily to your account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted January 17, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 17, 2015 No the gratuities are included with the Drinks package the 15% but the 12.00 are extra and added for each guest per day for the Waiters,Stewards etc. But it seems that it is included in the UK package so my bad. Good Deal. In most foreign countries the tips (drinks only) are included for the drink packages in an inclusive one up price. The USA amount adds the amount at point of sale for the packages. USA $49 + 15% Australia $58 including tips (example amounts only) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairtexan Posted January 18, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 18, 2015 DRINK PACKAGE has the daily cost PLUS 15% added to the total bill. So there are no other tips needed or added when getting a beverage. The $12 is for cabin and dining and is separate. Since I'm not sure what the UK is offering, I'm guessing it's like Celebrity's 1,2,3GO where you get 1)a drink package (drink gratuities included) AND 2) you get the daily gratuities (that are charged for the cabin stewards and dining staff throughout the ship). The "3" is an OBC. And based on cabin category you get 1 or in the case of concierge and above you get all 3 promos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted January 18, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 18, 2015 DRINK PACKAGE has the daily cost PLUS 15% added to the total bill. So there are no other tips needed or added when getting a beverage. The $12 is for cabin and dining and is separate. Since I'm not sure what the UK is offering, I'm guessing it's like Celebrity's 1,2,3GO where you get 1)a drink package (drink gratuities included) AND 2) you get the daily gratuities (that are charged for the cabin stewards and dining staff throughout the ship). The "3" is an OBC. And based on cabin category you get 1 or in the case of concierge and above you get all 3 promos. Cool.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegoer Posted January 18, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The confusion lies in the culture regarding tipping. In the USA we tip for almost every thing at about 20%. In Europe and many other countries tipping is done much differently. Generally smaller amounts or not at all depending on the service being provided and the location in which it's happening. I think we must all consider that when asking questions (especially by non-US Cruisers) both the OP make it clear what they are referring to as well as the responders to avoid confusion. There is no need to get snippy or arrogant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1113 Posted January 18, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Free drinks + the gratuity is indeed a good deal, and I was just checking for friends joining us on a cruise. Sadly we booked just before this offer started, so we got nothing. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoellnir Posted January 18, 2015 #22 Share Posted January 18, 2015 In most of Europe it is normal to just round up to the nearest euro or pound as tips unless they have done a really good job. That is why many Europeans get in "trouble" when they travel to the US because they simply do not know that the tip is a big part of the salary. So for me and i imagine many other Europeans, such threads are very interesting to read :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted January 18, 2015 #23 Share Posted January 18, 2015 In most of Europe it is normal to just round up to the nearest euro or pound as tips unless they have done a really good job. That is why many Europeans get in "trouble" when they travel to the US because they simply do not know that the tip is a big part of the salary. So for me and i imagine many other Europeans, such threads are very interesting to read :) You are so right. And when I travel to your neck of the woods, I would not know the specific cultural proper behaviors and probably would make a fool of myself from being ignorant. It is only by becoming familiar with norms would I know what to do or not. Thanks for your view. But, tipping here is always a hot topic, and no matter what --- everyone has so many diffierent opinions. Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted January 18, 2015 #24 Share Posted January 18, 2015 why would the drink package have anything to do with your servers and cabin attendant? Because they drink too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapemann Posted January 18, 2015 #25 Share Posted January 18, 2015 You don't have to pay $12/day. You can pay less if you feel the service is not up to par. You just go the the desk and ask for an adjustment form. They want you to think that $12 is the norm. It's up to you really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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