antsp Posted November 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Not a Princess issue, or at least I hope not. A friend has just told me that RCCL take a admin fee out of the daily gratuity that passengers pay on their ships, they do this as they as the company collect and distribute the money, I didn’t believe this but on checking the RCCL website it is true. Has anyone heard of this being the case with Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Not heard of it, nor noticed it on the bill. Unless it is included on the daily gratuity itself. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted November 12, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 12, 2017 No it’s not on the RCCL bill, it’s just that the $13.50 a day doesn’t completely go to the crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Very strange that they do this. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted November 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Wow!! That’s just soooooooo wrong. It’s like stealing from the people that work so hard...:mad::mad::mad: I hope Carnival-Princess never decides to do it. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted November 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Any actual evidence of this? Have never heard of it and certainly hasn't been reported on RCI board or from my experience talking with RCI crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Per Carnival For your convenience, Carnival automatically charges the gratuities for dining and stateroom staff to your onboard Sail & Sign account. The total amount is $12.95 per guest, per day and breakdown as follows: Stateroom service team - $3.90 per day Dining room service team - $6.10 per day Alternative services team* - $2.00 per day(*galley, entertainment, guest services and other hotel staff members) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nein2 Posted November 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Why the surprise here? This was the reason for auto tipping. Cruise lines do take a cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted November 12, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I don't see any "Admin fee on tips" on the Royal Caribbean Website. If it is there, please copy and paste it to the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted November 12, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Sorry, but Princess and HAL both skim about 10% from the tip pool before it is paid to the crew. They use this money to pay credit card fees and to establish a "slush fund" to cover tip pool shortages on other ships when too many Brits and Aussies remove the auto-tips. And you know this for a fact, exactly how? Not trying to sound snarky here, but it's easy to say something like without any real proof or reference. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted November 12, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 12, 2017 This should be a good thread. I'm making popcorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted November 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 12, 2017 This should be a good thread. I'm making popcorn. Going to have butter on it? I hope!! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&J1 Posted November 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 13, 2017 This should be a good thread. I'm making popcorn. lol ... yep! Brits, Aussies????? Opinions? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted November 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Not a Princess issue, or at least I hope not. A friend has just told me that RCCL take a admin fee out of the daily gratuity that passengers pay on their ships, they do this as they as the company collect and distribute the money, I didn’t believe this but on checking the RCCL website it is true. Has anyone heard of this being the case with Princess. Princess does not give all of your auto tip to the crew. They use some for employee incentive programs and crew parties and other crew related things. Although this isn't an Admin fee it's deceptive because people believe all their tip money goes into crew pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted November 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Per Carnival For your convenience, Carnival automatically charges the gratuities for dining and stateroom staff to your onboard Sail & Sign account. The total amount is $12.95 per guest, per day and breakdown as follows: Stateroom service team - $3.90 per day Dining room service team - $6.10 per day Alternative services team* - $2.00 per day(*galley, entertainment, guest services and other hotel staff members) So is 95 cents the admin fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted November 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 13, 2017 My father always told me never let anyone handle your money. If you do they’ll figure a way to keep some. My father was a smart businessman. I guess this provides he was right. Thanks Dad!!! The Captain of The Rowboat, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted November 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I cannot recall seeing an official statement by any cruise line on the subject. Unless and until such appears we only have speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenexx Posted November 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 13, 2017 lol ... yep! Brits, Aussies????? Opinions? :D Yes. I always leave the auto tip in place but don’t tip every 5 minutes on top of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted November 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 13, 2017 As a Kiwi who abhors the whole idea of tipping I would never stop the DSC but accept that as a final payment of all tipping except for our cabin steward usually. When in Rome etc!! So I do reluctantly tip while in the USA or Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted November 13, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 13, 2017 And you know this for a fact, exactly how? Not trying to sound snarky here, but it's easy to say something like without any real proof or reference. Tom With you Tom, and also why just Brits and Aussies?? we have auto tips included in our fares on our cruises out of Aus but pay auto tips on all other cruises and just as many “other nationalities” talk about removing auto tips, not Brits and Aussies [emoji35] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted November 13, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 13, 2017 lol ... yep! Brits, Aussies????? Opinions? :D Seriously?? Only ....... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted November 13, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Seriously?? Only ....... Sent from my iPad using Forums Didn't you know, we're the skinflints of the world, and regularly stiff the cruise staff as we don't adhere to the USA culture for over-tipping every man and his dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybonny Posted November 13, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Sorry, but Princess and HAL both skim about 10% from the tip pool before it is paid to the crew. They use this money to pay credit card fees and to establish a "slush fund" to cover tip pool shortages on other ships when too many Brits and Aussies remove the auto-tips. Excuse me I'm British and I have never removed the auto tips, the service would need to be very bad for me to do so. The crew work very hard and deserve the tips. However I do wish they would just incorporate the charge into the cruise fare which I believe happens on cruises from Australia. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2016USAHoliday Posted November 13, 2017 #24 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Sorry, but Princess and HAL both skim about 10% from the tip pool before it is paid to the crew. They use this money to pay credit card fees and to establish a "slush fund" to cover tip pool shortages on other ships when too many Brits and Aussies remove the auto-tips. Wow, really? While we don't tip over here, when in Rome do as Romans do. I will admit we struggled with who and how much to tip whilst travelling the US. After 3 months we were still clueless, however never touched our auto tips, that is just part of the fare. Funny though that while waiting in the guest services line last year, everyone around me was removing their tips due to the fact the captain changed itinerary due to approaching hurricane. Only accent around me was the US one............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin jenkins Posted November 13, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Sorry, but Princess and HAL both skim about 10% from the tip pool before it is paid to the crew. They use this money to pay credit card fees and to establish a "slush fund" to cover tip pool shortages on other ships when too many Brits and Aussies remove the auto-tips. maybe it also covers cheap cruises for you americans and the bucket loads of OBC you all go on about, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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