jnwinos Posted July 24, 2016 #26 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Just got home and did Chefs Table, did not sign anything at the end of the evening. We did get a letter telling us what night it would be and that there would be an automatic 15% charge added for the tip. All of it was through the Steakhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted July 24, 2016 #27 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I read this is another post that had nothing to do about tipping.Only 1 person stated it at the time. The 15% was not there on our June Breeze cruise for the CT. So yes I did start a post asking if anyone else had seen this? I looked on carnival's site first and found nothing. ( someone did post a link after) Thanks You have been on this board a long time and know people post random and false stuff all the time. If this subject has been discussed over and over like many subjects then I apologize for starting the thread. It was the first time I heard of it. Have a nice day. Thanks for starting this thread. Was not aware of them adding the 15% before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASOXFANN Posted July 24, 2016 #28 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Didn't do it before, certainly won't do it now. There are plenty of good eats included in the cruise fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christyran1228 Posted July 24, 2016 #29 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Didn't do it before, certainly won't do it now. There are plenty of good eats included in the cruise fare. I would consider it more of an excursion for foodies than a specialty restaurant dinner. On land these can cost you $200+/pp easy, so it's really a great deal if you're into that kind of thing. Because there is nothing skimped on the food or service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASOXFANN Posted July 24, 2016 #30 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) I would consider it more of an excursion for foodies than a specialty restaurant dinner. On land these can cost you $200+/pp easy, so it's really a great deal if you're into that kind of thing. Because there is nothing skimped on the food or service. While we enjoy a good meal and wine, I wouldn't consider us "foodies," so it probably isn't our thing. We've been to the Steakhouse, which was great, but this is a bit too much for us. Edited July 24, 2016 by VASOXFANN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted July 24, 2016 #31 Share Posted July 24, 2016 We are not foodies but friends we were cruising with did it last year and we decided to join them. It was an enjoyable and good meal and worth it. Most likely unless something comes up we would stick with steakhouse in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnyval Posted July 24, 2016 #32 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Nobody is being strong armed - if you don't like it, don't go. Doesn't Princess and Royal charge something like $95pp for their version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinrican Posted July 24, 2016 #33 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I have reservations for next week but cant rationalize $173 for a dinner for 2 people. I will cancel my reservation once aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted July 24, 2016 #34 Share Posted July 24, 2016 so you can rationalize $150, but not $23 more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted July 24, 2016 #35 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I also always did 20%. They would not have to make it mandatory if so many people were not so cheap and not tip. I will still add a little bit when I am at the chefs table in September. I am glad they put the 15% to cover those who were not tipping:eek: There are cheap people, but there are also people from countries where it is not the norm to tip. These people often don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted July 24, 2016 #36 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Ok maybe a little ruffled but I did sleep well last night:) [/color] I agree Like the above poster said. It will save me at least 5% if not more, Same for us as we always added 20% to the bill when presented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinrican Posted July 24, 2016 #37 Share Posted July 24, 2016 so you can rationalize $150, but not $23 more? No almost $200 for a dinner for 2 people. No I can not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted July 25, 2016 #38 Share Posted July 25, 2016 No almost $200 for a dinner for 2 people. No I can not. no worries, i can't rationalize it either, especially when there are so many good things to eat that don't cost extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Heffa Posted July 28, 2016 #39 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Did you not think you should have to tip? I've heard people that don't get out of their house much actually ask if they were supposed to or not on our last cruise. Takes the guesswork out. I can't even imagine a chef's table experience that didn't warrant at least 15%, so I wouldn't get my feathers ruffled over it, IMHO. Exactly, I always added 20% so for me this is a discount. Me too. I usually just rounded up to $100...which is still a deal if you ask me. :) I was surprised when we didn't receive the check at the end of Chef's Table on my April cruise on the Pride and was told that they automatically just charged the S&S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StolidCruiser Posted July 28, 2016 #40 Share Posted July 28, 2016 No almost $200 for a dinner for 2 people. No I can not. no worries, i can't rationalize it either, especially when there are so many good things to eat that don't cost extra. Being able to rationalize it is irrelevant. If the cuisine, service and experience isn't of interest, then its not your thing. It's much more than a "dinner" and referring to it as such explains the perspective that it's not worthwhile. For those with an interest (and for those who have experienced it and would do so again), it's thoroughly enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear99211 Posted July 28, 2016 #41 Share Posted July 28, 2016 No almost $200 for a dinner for 2 people. No I can not. you need to learn your math, 150 + 23 is 173, which is closer to 150 than 173 is to 200, duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted July 28, 2016 #42 Share Posted July 28, 2016 you need to learn your math, 150 + 23 is 173, which is closer to 150 than 173 is to 200, duh. except when rounding prices as information to others you always round up instead of down so the person going doesn't come with too little money. duh. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted July 28, 2016 #43 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I would consider it more of an excursion for foodies than a specialty restaurant dinner. On land these can cost you $200+/pp easy, so it's really a great deal if you're into that kind of thing. Because there is nothing skimped on the food or service. But remember this is on top of a very nice meal in the DR that you have already paid for and tipped on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted July 28, 2016 #44 Share Posted July 28, 2016 So if the waitstaff already got part of the $ 75 as a tip wonder how much they will now get when they added 15%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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