Royal Caribbean went to no paper receipts.....

[NikkiJ1983]

My sister said Royal just went to no paper receipts when ordering drinks. I do not keep track of mine anyways however I do enjoy tipping extra even on my cheers package. This had me thinking....can I tip in cash on the ship or is it discouraged?

 

 

 

 

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[GingerMT/TX]

Are you asking about on Carnival or RCL? On Carnival when I get Cheers I take a lot of "ones" and use them to tip extra-perfectly acceptable.

[Missileer]

We haven't gotten a paper receipt from a bar on Carnival in several years and yes we do tip in cash with each drink order.

[teknoge3k]

I think it's good they've gone paperless with no receipts. I always play with plastic, I never ever carry cash (I may have $3 in my wallet right now). If I ever go in a store for any reason which is very very rare I always tell them I don't need a receipt. Usually they print one anyway, wasting so much paper.

[Saint Greg]

I bring a bunch of 1's for bartenders and baristas.

[NikkiJ1983]

Sorry I guess it was very vague....I meant on Carnival. We have never tipped using cash, always on the signed receipt. I hate signing for drinks while I am at the pool. It would be nice if I no longer had too.

 

My next cruise is November, I'm going to bring a bunch of singles and try it that way!!

 

 

 

 

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[Schoifmom]

There is gratuity automatically charged to each drink. We don't tip over that unless we receive so additional or extraordinary service. Yes, you can tip in cash.

 

 

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[beerman2]

There is gratuity automatically charged to each drink. We don't tip over that unless we receive so additional or extraordinary service. Yes, you can tip in cash.

 

 

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If you buy Cheers gratuities are added in to price. You aren't charged on each drink.

 

Without Cheers yes gratuities are added onto each drink.

[Woodfaerie]

Am I to understand that some of you are generously tipping above the 15% that I thought was tacked on? I hardly ever drink and I am thinking that perhaps I better check the etiquette as I never have tipped additional.

[firemanbobswife]

You still need to sign a paper receipt even when you have BB, Cheers, or purchase a beverage. On all the receipts there is a space to add gratuity. I prefer to use cash. They only give you a copy if you request it.

[Saint Greg]

Am I to understand that some of you are generously tipping above the 15% that I thought was tacked on? I hardly ever drink and I am thinking that perhaps I better check the etiquette as I never have tipped additional.

 

 

 

I buy Cheers. Cheers doesn't include a 15% tip per drink. They charge 15% of the package. So if a person drank $100 in alcohol a day on Cheers they really only tipped 7.5% if they weren't tipping additional.

 

 

 

Embarkation night is a Monday Night Football double header...the Saints are on, Hank Jr. is back, and I'll be in the skybox sports bar like

 

 

 

 

 

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[NikkiJ1983]

Am I to understand that some of you are generously tipping above the 15% that I thought was tacked on? I hardly ever drink and I am thinking that perhaps I better check the etiquette as I never have tipped additional.

 

 

 

Some do and some don't:) I do but it's not required!!

 

 

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[yuccaman]

Lots of times you'll find if you go to something like Bingo often, you'll see the same servers, and I often hit them up mid-week or end-week with a $5... Also, a couple bucks during a service if we happen to get a few ice waters and only 1-2 drinks or sodas.

[rjl1977]

I like giving a dollar cash tip. That goes straight to the bartender or server whereas the receipt tips go in a pool they all split. I also found that I have gotten faster service and stronger drinks when I give a little extra.

[Havingfun2010]

I buy Cheers. Cheers doesn't include a 15% tip per drink. They charge 15% of the package. So if a person drank $100 in alcohol a day on Cheers they really only tipped 7.5% if they weren't tipping additional.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips are 15% of the price tag of the item purchased. So, if you go to a restaurant you tip 15% of the price. So, no, you are not tipping 7.5%, you are tipping 15%. Just because the price is based on your math, it does not change the percentage tipped. Now, many people who get packages will get many "easy" drinks such as beer. I would think 15% is sufficient to pop the lid on my beer.

 

I would never tip a bartender 30-40% of the price. But anyone will tell you, it's much better to be a bartender, than a waiter, because drunks tip better. That was a quote from my daughter in law.

[Saint Greg]

Tips are 15% of the price tag of the item purchased. So, if you go to a restaurant you tip 15% of the price. So, no, you are not tipping 7.5%, you are tipping 15%. Just because the price is based on your math, it does not change the percentage tipped. Now, many people who get packages will get many "easy" drinks such as beer. I would think 15% is sufficient to pop the lid on my beer.

 

I would never tip a bartender 30-40% of the price. But anyone will tell you, it's much better to be a bartender, than a waiter, because drunks tip better. That was a quote from my daughter in law.

 

If you went to a restaurant and had a $50 meal...but you had a $25 coupon...would you tip the waiter based on $25 or $50?

[JMAE]

I would tip based on the $50. I hope CCL goes paperless. But I also wish the info on the Hub App would save to your device's SD card so the info is available after the cruise is finished.