read2learn Posted June 8, 2021 #226 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Who has received this email? I am on the Adventure next moth and a Diamond member but have not received this notification? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted June 8, 2021 #227 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 hours ago, smokeybandit said: I'm an early riser compared to the rest of the family. Going to the suite lounge for a cup of coffee (even if crappy coffee) before most are awake is quite relaxing I do the same but in the Diamond Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted June 8, 2021 #228 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 hours ago, smokeybandit said: Yes, less tips due to lack of unlimited. Especially now that the vouchers can be used at any time of day. Someone who went to the DL and got say 5 drinks, $5 in tips, now may only be getting 1-2 drinks in the DL since they had a bloody at breakfast and had a light beer by the pool in the afternoon So the tip simply goes to a different bartender. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted June 8, 2021 #229 Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 11:41 AM, molly361 said: I miss @Milwaukee Eight He would be so happy!!😇 I have not seen him in a while, did he give up on CC? I like the new guidelines. I just wonder if it is possible that the vouchers could be used for specialty coffee? That would be amazing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 8, 2021 #230 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Just now, Ocean Boy said: So the tip simply goes to a different bartender. From my understanding, the DL/SL bartenders are doing it on their downtime, not as their primary/secondary job. Without tips, it kind of makes it not as worth the effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted June 8, 2021 #231 Share Posted June 8, 2021 59 minutes ago, yogimax said: Interesting... in my experience in the CL and DL, a significant majority do not tip waiters with every drink. Here, it seems like everyone does. This has been my experience as well. I do know that there are some folks who tip at the end, so one never knows. That being said, it always seemed like the last night was less crowded. Same in the MDR. The cheapskates hide on tip night. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted June 8, 2021 #232 Share Posted June 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Cigar King said: This has been my experience as well. I do know that there are some folks who tip at the end, so one never knows. That being said, it always seemed like the last night was less crowded. Same in the MDR. The cheapskates hide on tip night. Yep, and I know many who do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Belfast Belle Posted June 8, 2021 #233 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Is this a changes to C & A thread or are we back discussing tips again!? Next it will be shorts in the MDR...which has nothing to do with this thread either! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2021 #234 Share Posted June 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: From my understanding, the DL/SL bartenders are doing it on their downtime, not as their primary/secondary job. Without tips, it kind of makes it not as worth the effort. In the past, folks seemed to think it was a plumb assignment from their usual posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2021 #235 Share Posted June 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Blue Eyed Belfast Belle said: Is this a changes to C & A thread or are we back discussing tips again!? Next it will be shorts in the MDR...which has nothing to do with this thread either! I thought it was a discussion on taxing of drinks in port 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYMAN Posted June 8, 2021 #236 Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Easy to spot me, Laura not so much since she cut her hair. She just blends in now😪 Look forward to seeing you onboard.....heck, look forward to seeing anybody onboard. lol! Edited June 8, 2021 by TYMAN 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2021 #237 Share Posted June 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, Mikew0805 said: I have not seen him in a while, did he give up on CC? I like the new guidelines. I just wonder if it is possible that the vouchers could be used for specialty coffee? That would be amazing for us. That was part of the errant Press Release a few months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 8, 2021 #238 Share Posted June 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, Cigar King said: This has been my experience as well. I do know that there are some folks who tip at the end, so one never knows. That being said, it always seemed like the last night was less crowded. Same in the MDR. The cheapskates hide on tip night. I used to tip only at the end, but from talking to Pins (which for now I can't do in the suite lounge), we started tipping at the start (which duh makes total sense) then depending how the week went, tip more at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstone1 Posted June 8, 2021 #239 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, nelblu said: I used to tip at the end. However, found out that the envelope that I gave was put in pot to be shared. Changed as I wanted to reward the person that provided the service. We found servers sometimes changed in the lounge before the last night and wanted to make sure the people giving us the great nightly bar service were the ones who got our HH drink tips. Tipping by the drink solved that problem! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2021 #240 Share Posted June 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I used to tip only at the end, but from talking to Pins (which for now I can't do in the suite lounge), we started tipping at the start (which duh makes total sense) then depending how the week went, tip more at the end. We used to do CK that way. Laura gave an envelope to every waiter on Saturday. Some more than others. Eventually changed to pay as you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted June 8, 2021 #241 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Just got caught up on this new C&A Benefits thread only to see that it has changed into a tipping thread. A true sign that we are almost back to normal! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2021 #242 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Just now, bobmacliberty said: Just got caught up on this new C&A Benefits thread only to see that it has changed into a tipping thread. A true sign that we are almost back to normal! Its evolution, no real details on some questions till this weekend. Plus many assume it's ADV specific. Need to wait for another ship communication, or something generic from Miami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 8, 2021 #243 Share Posted June 8, 2021 It may not even be AOS specific throughout the Bahamas homeport. It could just be a "for now" thing until they see how things go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted June 8, 2021 #244 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, John&LaLa said: Its evolution, no real details on some questions till this weekend. Plus many assume it's ADV specific. Need to wait for another ship communication, or something generic from Miami Even then, no idea if it's a short term, mid-term, or long term change. I guess nothing is really long term. My next few cruises are in a suite, so it's a nice improvement for me. Free drinks during the day or after dinner with voucher. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2021 #245 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, bobmacliberty said: Even then, no idea if it's a short term, mid-term, or long term change. I guess nothing is really long term. My next few cruises are in a suite, so it's a nice improvement for me. Free drinks during the day or after dinner with voucher. Those daytime free suite drinks are somewhat limited and exclusively Oasis Class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted June 8, 2021 #246 Share Posted June 8, 2021 30 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: That was part of the errant Press Release a few months ago Sorry, not sure what you are referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted June 8, 2021 #247 Share Posted June 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Those daytime free suite drinks are somewhat limited and exclusively Oasis Class I really enjoy lunchtime "cocktail hour" on the Oasis Class ships. Wondering what is going to happen with the Oasis sailings. We have two booked in November and one of them is showing "Pending" so not sure what is going on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2021 #248 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Colorado Babe said: I really enjoy lunchtime "cocktail hour" on the Oasis Class ships. Wondering what is going to happen with the Oasis sailings. We have two booked in November and one of them is showing "Pending" so not sure what is going on. Yep, I'd sorrly miss CK lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2021 #249 Share Posted June 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mikew0805 said: Sorry, not sure what you are referring to. First indication they would use expanded all day vouchers. I think it mentioned speciality coffee. It disappeared a day later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted June 8, 2021 #250 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Yep, I'd sorrly miss CK lunch Soon enough. Hopefully, this nightmare is about to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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