Holland America Service charge?

[exxige]

Hi all,

 

Planning our first cruise Alaska 7 day round trip on Holland america. I have been reading about the daily service charge of 13.50 per person. I assume this is charged daily and collected at the end of the cruise?

 

 

Also the package we are looking at comes with the explore 4 option does this have any impact on the daily 13.50 charge? it appears it covers any extra charges on the drinks (gratuity).

 

Lastly if the explore 4 does not cover it will the on board credit we are getting cover it? it appears our ocean view room will come with 140$ on board credit.

 

Just trying to understand all of the charges and would rather not have any surprises at the end of the trip!

 

Thanks,

[easyboy]

Welcome to Cruise Critic!

 

You can post this on HAL Cruise Forum for more response

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=171

 

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[exxige]

Thanks I will do that I was not sure if such a new question was ok in that area!

[LHT28]

Usually the DSC covers housekeeping (your cabin) & wait staff in the dining venues

[Shmoo here]

Usually the DSC covers housekeeping (your cabin) & wait staff in the dining venues

On some lines. Others the service charge is pooled and divided among all positions that work onboard (including the "behind the scenes" staff - laundry, room service, and others).

[Robinsoncruiseso]

You are correct in saying the daily charge is added to your folio and collected at the end of the cruise. Your obc of $140 will start you with a negative balance in your folio the first day. Assuming you make no other charges, your balance after the $13.50 pp (assuming two people) the first day will be negative $113. Everything you charge on board plus your daily charge will chip away at that obc.

[Lookingforfacts]

Many lines, not sure about HAL, some obc can't be used to pay DSC

[Krazy Kruizers]

Your question has been answered on the HAL board.