Room Service charge and tips

[LDVinNC]

First time on RCI and first time on a ship that charges for room service. We have always tipped $2 or so for room service. Do we do the same now that they charge for room service? Am inclined to, but wonder what others do.

[dwayneb236]

Have heard both ways, that grats are included and that they are not. I have no idea..I would just go with giving a couple of bucks for a delivery.

[luckyprincess]

I would have some singles handy and check the slip they give you to sign. It will indicate if the grat is charged already but if it isn't you have your cash ready.

[katiel53]

This information I am posting is from the Royal Caribbean website:

 

 

Does Royal Caribbean offer room service?

 

A

 

Room service is available any time of the day or night - simply order from the room service menu located in your stateroom/suite (service charge of $7.95* applies). An 18% gratuity is additional and will automatically be added to your check. Our new room service menu features several upgraded selections including a Wagyu Beef Hamburger, Philly Cheesesteak and Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Mint Yogurt and Roasted Asparagus.

 

 

 

Service charge subject to change without notice.

[AlohaPride]

Is it $7.95 for the entire order, or per meal? If my family of 6 decides on room service for a meal, will it cost us a ton? And if it's only $7.95 for the entire order, how would one determine 18% gratuity on so much food for such a small service fee?

[grapau27]

Is it $7.95 for the entire order, or per meal? If my family of 6 decides on room service for a meal, will it cost us a ton? And if it's only $7.95 for the entire order, how would one determine 18% gratuity on so much food for such a small service fee?

We have the cooked breakfast​ on our balcony every morning and the $7.95 charge is for the delivery regardless of how many items are delivered.

I always hand the delivery person $3 and they are surprised and gratefull.

[svillager]

I was on Anthem a week ago and room service is 7.95 plus an additional automatic 18 per cent gratuity - makes for a pricey room service charge. Price is for the entire order for one stateroom,

not per item.

[AdamKnows]

Adding a question to this post. Are suite guests also charged for room service or is it complementary?

[grapau27]

I was on Anthem a week ago and room service is 7.95 plus an additional automatic 18 per cent gratuity - makes for a pricey room service charge. Price is for the entire order for one stateroom,

not per item.

Our breakfast charge on Freedom in June was $8.50 but it was Spanish vat added too.

[Clarea]

Adding a question to this post. Are suite guests also charged for room service or is it complementary?

Complimentary for guests in Grand Suites or better.

[svillager]

On Anthem it was about 9.38 for room service - with the included 18% gratuity. The sailing of 12/2 was the first Anthem cruise to include it. During that cruise they were very apologetic about it.

 

However, on the following cruise - 12/14 - they no longer warned you about the gratuity - they just automatically billed you for it.

[grapau27]

On Anthem it was about 9.38 for room service - with the included 18% gratuity. The sailing of 12/2 was the first Anthem cruise to include it. During that cruise they were very apologetic about it.

 

However, on the following cruise - 12/14 - they no longer warned you about the gratuity - they just automatically billed you for it.

I will find out in May what Independence charges.

I usually give the delivery person $3 tip but if there is an automatic gratuity added on top of the $7.95 i will just give them $2.

I heard the gratuity was added into the $7.95 charge anyway so to now add on top is greedy.