Service Charge - mini bar!

[cole]

I have no problem paying a service charge when ordering a drink from one of the bars, but seriously - when you get something from the mini-bar? Just seems strange that you serve yourself and they charge you a service charge. Just a thought.:rolleyes:

Cole

[sid_9169]

Never, ever on any cruise have I even considered using anything from the mini bar... Way overpriced.

[LMaxwell]

There is a service charge to serve-yourself? So...is that an 18% discount?

[Demonyte]

I have no problem paying a service charge when ordering a drink from one of the bars, but seriously - when you get something from the mini-bar? Just seems strange that you serve yourself and they charge you a service charge. Just a thought.:rolleyes:

 

There is no "service charge" when using the mini-bar, but there is a "restocking fee" of same amount. :D

[sparks1093]

Never, ever on any cruise have I even considered using anything from the mini bar... Way overpriced.

 

When I looked at the prices on the Gem they were the same as you'd pay at a bar- a shot of rum was $5.95 (of course you'd also have to pay the price of the soda too unless you brought your own onboard).

 

It is my understanding that the tip goes to the steward for restocking the minibar.

[luddite]

I have no problem paying a service charge when ordering a drink from one of the bars, but seriously - when you get something from the mini-bar? Just seems strange that you serve yourself and they charge you a service charge. Just a thought.:rolleyes:

Cole

 

The thing from the bar gets a gratuity and has nothing to do with the Service Charge. It does seem kinda wonky but it is what it is.

[Philob]

We leave instructions to the steward to clear out the frig. Its usually done by the time we return from dinner.

[hawkeyetlse]

When I looked at the prices on the Gem they were the same as you'd pay at a bar- a shot of rum was $5.95 (of course you'd also have to pay the price of the soda too unless you brought your own onboard).

It's actually a little bit cheaper, since the bar shots are 1.5 oz (44ml) and the minatures in the minibar are 50ml :p

[sparks1093]

It's actually a little bit cheaper, since the bar shots are 1.5 oz (44ml) and the minatures in the minibar are 50ml :p

 

Every ml counts:).

[Boschmann]

Are minibar liquor bottles covered under the UBP?

 

Saw the answer on NCL site, not covered.

Edited October 22, 2015 by Boschmann

[BlueWavesDreamer]

Is the mini-bar the fridge for the room? Can you ask them to empty it before you arrive?

[Demonyte]

Is the mini-bar the fridge for the room? Can you ask them to empty it before you arrive?

 

 

Yes (except for studios on new megaships).

 

No, you need to ask your room steward.

[sparks1093]

Is the mini-bar the fridge for the room? Can you ask them to empty it before you arrive?

 

I always just ask the steward to lock the mini-fridge unless we have plans to actually use it (which we haven't yet), but they will empty it upon request.