insanemagnet Posted June 4, 2017 #101 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Not very fair on the thousands and thousands of hard-working crew who would miss out in the process! I agree, but the 'pain' will be worse if it is a long protracted process, because the change is only going in one direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paultay23 Posted June 8, 2017 #102 Share Posted June 8, 2017 For what its worth, my cynical opinion is that Automatic Service Charge is just an additional charge added by P&O and other cruise lines, Yes you can withdraw it and use envelopes. But When the charge is added to the cost of the cruise, there will be a lull ...... and then tipping will then be EXPECTED when you receive excellent service, which will then be added automatically to the bill, and then be added to the cost of the cruise and then........ oh the shareholders will be rolling in the extra dosh... Told you my view was cynical. but i am smiling Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted June 8, 2017 #103 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thomson and Saga have not had auto tips for many years, and have not added any extra service charges, so at least with these two examples your cynicism is unfounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paultay23 Posted June 8, 2017 #104 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thomson and Saga have not had auto tips for many years, and have not added any extra service charges, so at least with these two examples your cynicism is unfounded. Thanks for the input, that is very nice to hear..but they are not Carnival PLC or am i being cynical again :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted June 8, 2017 #105 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thanks for the input, that is very nice to hear..but they are not Carnival PLC or am i being cynical again :) P&O Australia and Princess cruises from Oz no longer require tipping, it is built in to the cruise fare, so you need to keep an eye on their comments to see if your cynicism is warranted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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