Gratuities replaced with On Board Service Charge

[springaussie]

The word "Gratuities" has been replaced with "On Board Service Charge" on Royal Caribbean Australian invoices for future cruises.

Has this happened anywhere else?

[cb at sea]

NCL has been doing it on ALL their ships for ages!

[Alohaaloha]

Yes our last cruise (Vision of the Seas) our invoice from Royal said the same ( UK passengers)

 

 

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[springaussie]

Yes our last cruise (Vision of the Seas) our invoice from Royal said the same ( UK passengers)

 

 

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Thanks for that info.

Maybe Royal is doing something to keep the Aussies and Poms in line with tipping.

[Biker19]

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/19497-p-o-drops-discretionary-daily-service-charge.html

 

P&O Cruises has announced that on cruises departing from May 2019, the daily onboard discretionary Service Charge will be removed.

This will apply across the P&O Cruises fleet, the company said.

P&O Cruises senior vice president Paul Ludlow said: “We take huge pride in giving guests a holiday experience that’s truly memorable and special. By removing the daily discretionary Service Charge, P&O Cruises will make enjoying a cruise holiday an effortless experience, knowing that great service comes as standard.”

One set price includes accommodation, dining in a range of restaurants, complimentary children's clubs and a wide choice of entertainment options including theatre shows, comedy and headline performers, the cruise line announced.

[Biker19]

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