jr1946 Posted October 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Dined in specialty restaurant last night and noticed that gratuity was added. Found out that as of yesterday the gratuities are no longer included in quoted price. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Dined in specialty restaurant last night and noticed that gratuity was added. Found out that as of yesterday the gratuities are no longer included in quoted price. Which ship and restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 30, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Were you wearing shorts at the time? Sorry Bob:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted October 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Did you have a dining package? If so, where did you have dinner? What was the gratuity amount added? If no package, how was the gratuity based? Was it on the charge for the restaurant or if you had some kind of discount, was it on the discounted amount? I am wondering as we have a 5 night dining package and we will be dining at Chops most nights. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYMAN Posted October 30, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Were you wearing shorts at the time? Sorry Bob:halo: LOL!! That was good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 30, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Did you, by any chance, take a photo of your receipt? I would love to see what it looks like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foodluvr Posted October 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 30, 2017 We just got off Oasis. We did the Ultimate Dining and the 18% was added to the package. However, on the regular menu for those not purchasing a package, gratuity is not included in the per person charge and is added to the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 30, 2017 We just got off Oasis. We did the Ultimate Dining and the 18% was added to the package. However, on the regular menu for those not purchasing a package, gratuity is not included in the per person charge and is added to the bill. Did you purchase the Ultimate dining package pre-cruise or onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieJo Posted October 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 30, 2017 If we've already paid for the package before boarding (was supposed to include gratuities). Will we be charged for gratuities again, once we dine in the restaurant? Sorry, I'm confused about this as I thought the dining packages already included gratuities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foodluvr Posted October 30, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Did you purchase the Ultimate dining package pre-cruise or onboard? Long story but one each. Price was the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1946 Posted October 30, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Which ship and restaurant? Oasis and Chops and 150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foodluvr Posted October 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 30, 2017 If we've already paid for the package before boarding (was supposed to include gratuities). Will we be charged for gratuities again, once we dine in the restaurant? Sorry, I'm confused about this as I thought the dining packages already included gratuities? Packages include gratuity for both on board or online purchases. The added gratuity only applies to those eating at speciality w.o a package and paying either a la carte or cover charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Oasis and Chops and 150 Thanks for the info. This represents an instant 18% jump in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foodluvr Posted October 30, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Giovanni, Izumi, Sabor also had the disclosure. Another way to get more folks to purchase the packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted October 30, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Bottom of the CP150 outside menu on Oasis. Also confirmed via Twitter. Sent from a mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted October 30, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I am confused. If you purchase a package (giving you a discount on the prices of the restaurants) you do not pay additional....the gratuity is included. Correct? or not Correct? If you purchase a dinner in a specialty restaurant (at full price), then the gratuity is NOT included. Is it added automatically? or is it like a land restaurant where you add it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted October 30, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I am confused.If you purchase a package (giving you a discount on the prices of the restaurants) you do not pay additional....the gratuity is included. Correct? or not Correct? If you purchase a dinner in a specialty restaurant (at full price), then the gratuity is NOT included. Is it added automatically? or is it like a land restaurant where you add it? Right now I'm on Oasis. Any packages or paid reservations already made prior to the cruise will not have anything additional charged. New, on board purchases are getting the 18% applied. Sent from a mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 30, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks for the info. This represents an instant 18% jump in price. Yup. [emoji15][emoji35] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foodluvr Posted October 30, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Prepurchased dining packages add 18% purchased online or on board too. Bottom line, specialty dining now has an 18% added gratuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie00 Posted October 30, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 30, 2017 18% increase :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNGaTe27 Posted October 30, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 30, 2017 so if I pre pay my gratuities are they not getting more than 18%. I have herd in the past that they get part of the pre paid gratuities so if you put 18 % on top of that that's a great tip . I always gave an extra tip for good service but this is a bit much:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 30, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 30, 2017 so if I pre pay my gratuities are they not getting more than 18%. I have herd in the past that they get part of the pre paid gratuities so if you put 18 % on top of that that's a great tip . I always gave an extra tip for good service but this is a bit much:mad: I did not think that any of the prepaid or automatic gratuities went to specialty restaurant crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted October 30, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Wow, I can't imagine paying full price for any of the specialties to begin with, and now they are adding 18%? criminy. Guess they (I mean we...) have to pay for all those hurricane expenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted October 30, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I'm actually happy to read this since I usually bring a cash tip with me to the specialty restaurants. Sometimes I forget the cash in the cabin and have to run back to get it. If the 18% is already added, perhaps I'll add more but for the most part, having it already on there is great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted October 30, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Things change FAST. We went to Chops on Anthem 10/09/2017. Price was $42pp, and the menu had been simplified, with no aged beef option. Chops Guest receipt was for $0. Bottom read "a small fee, payable to your server has been included" We added $10. But if they begin to add 18% on to the $42, that is a significant increase. Wasn't it around $25 when it first opened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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