miketriton Posted August 1, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2018 is tipping compulsory ,or can you stop it and tip who you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxw17 Posted August 1, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Yes you can iof you want ................................. just waiting for the argument to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbria1kaz Posted August 1, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2018 If you get a drinks package are the gratuities included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted August 1, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2018 is tipping compulsory ,or can you stop it and tip who you want Easy question as MSC specifically addresses the topic of tips on their website: Tips: MSC Cruises does not recommend tipping individual members of staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted August 1, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 1, 2018 If you get a drinks package are the gratuities included? Depends on what you mean by "get". If you mean you get one included with your booking, then the answer depends on the specific package. Some yes, some no. Your booking agent can explain the details at the time of booking. If you mean get as in purchase one, then the answer depends on when you buy the package. From MSC's website: All prices listed are in USD and are subject to change without notice. A 15% service charge will be added to all package prices when purchased onboard. If package is purchased before embarkation day, no 15% service charge will be applied. Packages are sold on a per cruise basis, and not on a per day or any other basis. Abusing the terms of the packages may cause the service to be withdrawn and the remaining days or vouchers not to be refunded. No refunds will be issued on or after embarkation day. No refunds will be issued for unused vouchers. Packages may be added or removed up to four days prior to sailing. Availability of beverage packages varies by destination, sailing date and length of cruise. Other terms and conditions may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 2, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2018 is tipping compulsory ,or can you stop it and tip who you want Same ??? over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbria1kaz Posted August 2, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Yes we are buying the deluxe drinks package but I read somewhere that the tips are 15 euros pppd. The info on their website isn't very clear, even when my husband phoned MSC about the drinks packages we were given different advice from different people. Bit strange really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Beamafar Posted August 2, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Yes we are buying the deluxe drinks package but I read somewhere that the tips are 15 euros pppd. The info on their website isn't very clear, even when my husband phoned MSC about the drinks packages we were given different advice from different people. Bit strange really. That's the Daily Service Charge that's added to your onboard account daily, which is €10 pppd when the currency onboard is Euro or $12.50 when onboard currency is US$. If you wish to have it removed, you have to go to Guest Services and explain why (EU citizens don't need to give a reason - they have different terms and conditions around this issue). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psosebee Posted August 2, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Are gratuities included when you purchase a spa package that includes a service? Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxw17 Posted August 2, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Yes we are buying the deluxe drinks package but I read somewhere that the tips are 15 euros pppd. The info on their website isn't very clear, even when my husband phoned MSC about the drinks packages we were given different advice from different people. Bit strange really. That soon racks up on a 14 night cruise on top of the deluxe price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWolf Posted August 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Yes we are buying the deluxe drinks package but I read somewhere that the tips are 15 euros pppd. The info on their website isn't very clear, even when my husband phoned MSC about the drinks packages we were given different advice from different people. Bit strange really. 1.) Tipping has nothing to do with the Hotel Service Fee. 2.) Hotel Service Fee has nothing to do with any Drink Package. The information for the Hotel Service Fee is posted on the MSC USA website Link: https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Manage-Your-Booking/General-Information.aspx or you go to "My Booking" , "General Information" , "Useful Information" and click on "Service Charge". This thread went from tipping to gratuities on drinks to daily hotel service fee, that is kind of confusing... :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uCruiser Posted August 2, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 2, 2018 is tipping compulsory ,or can you stop it and tip who you want I believe you can go to the service desk and stop it and then tip whoever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April42749 Posted August 3, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Do you tip do you tip on room service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skt4cruise Posted August 3, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2018 It clearly says on the website...MSC discourages tipping individual persons. So that would include room service since an individual person is serving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted August 3, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Do you tip do you tip on room service? We do give a $ to room service staff. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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