ElliotReevey Posted August 18, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hey, We have drinks packages for our upcoming cruise on allure of the seas. Am I right in saying the drinks package includes the gratuities and therefore we don't need to tip when we get a drink? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky213 Posted August 18, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hey, We have drinks packages for our upcoming cruise on allure of the seas. Am I right in saying the drinks package includes the gratuities and therefore we don't need to tip when we get a drink? Thanks You are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 18, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Hey, We have drinks packages for our upcoming cruise on allure of the seas. Am I right in saying the drinks package includes the gratuities and therefore we don't need to tip when we get a drink? Thanks Correct, when you have a beverage package, the gratuities are charged at the time you purchase the package. No additional gratuities are charged when you order a drink, however you may get a bill to sign with a spot to add extra gratuities. Edited August 18, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ND Cruisers too Posted August 18, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2016 If we plan on being at one bar for awhile or on our pool days we always tip the bartender or server with our first drinks and normally have great service the rest of the time!!!! Everyone appreciates a little bonus and we appreciate the great service!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElliotReevey Posted August 18, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu4040 Posted August 18, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hi there, when you say 'tip' the bartender etc do you mean with cash euros or an amount on the slip of paper ? For events at home I would always tip at the start of the night our table waiter or if at a bar, then the bar person. As you say, the service becomes better. Thanks Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 18, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hi there, when you say 'tip' the bartender etc do you mean with cash euros or an amount on the slip of paper ?For events at home I would always tip at the start of the night our table waiter or if at a bar, then the bar person. As you say, the service becomes better. Thanks Stuart Either would be fine, but we tip cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu4040 Posted August 18, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks. I will make sure I have some on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted August 18, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks. I will make sure I have some on me. We always tip our individual servers/bartenders in cash. I take a bunch of $1's with me for that purpose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 18, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2016 .....and if you find yourself short of $1 bills, just go to the casino and the cashier will be happy to (or at least WILL) break larger bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 18, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 18, 2016 No additional tips are required. However, if you frequent one bar/bartender, a tip on the last night is nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted August 19, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm not saying I never tip extra, but I gotta say that I get really good service even without big extra tips the first time I see a bartender. Some people might be tipping and getting service they would have received anyway. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted August 19, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Money counts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted August 19, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm not saying I never tip extra, but I gotta say that I get really good service even without big extra tips the first time I see a bartender. Some people might be tipping and getting service they would have received anyway. :) I agree. Also I'm reluctant to tip early at the start of the cruise.. There is nothing to stop them from pocketing the money on day 1 and doing the bare minimum the rest of the week. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpnfish Posted August 20, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 20, 2016 We always take a stack of singles with us and tip our cocktail servers that provide good, regular service. It's remarkable how they "light up" and you become their regular customer. Some have told us they really appreciate getting an extra tip because it shows appreciation for going a little further! I had to think about it, but considering everyone gets the 15% tip automatically, a little extra makes them feel good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 20, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I agree with the others you do not have to tip extra, but I also take 50 or so in singles for extra tips, seem to get a little better service with the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacdcruiser Posted August 20, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 20, 2016 As do some others, we typically bring a stack of ones and share with no expectations, but the times we've forgotten and have requested change for ones at either the casino or guest services, you'd have thought we were asking the rep to give us money out of their pocket. Wouldn't have thought a thing about it had it not happened a couple of times both on Celebrity and RC when we forgot our initial stack. Didn't matter whether guest services or the casino, when it was time to get more ones, my wife and I would draw straws and laugh about who would have to go next to get change as (in many cases) they seemed annoyed to give out more than two ones at a time and we didn't have anything smaller than a five (which we were told numerous times was the limit). :) John p.s. If there have been past instances of people nefariously collecting all of the ones on the ship for personal use after the cruise and subsequently causing problems for guest services and the casino cashiers, I apologize and rescind the smiley face above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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