Brkintx Posted October 18, 2021 #1 Share Posted October 18, 2021 The Mardi Gras casino hosts have made some reservations for me - Steakhouse one night, a 75 minute massage, etc. On the Breeze recently, the wait staff didn't bring me a slip to sign for my dinner (by the Breeze host) as the dinner and wine bottles were casino paid. Other than leaving cash on the table, how does one tip the wait/ spa staff in this situation? On the Breeze I had cash and was able to have someone in my party run down to the room for it while I finished dessert... on this sailing I guess I could withdraw cash at the ATM (or cash out some from my player card), but I'm guessing it shouldn't be that involved... (And one person I spoke with told me the casino paid the tip also...) How does this work on Carnival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted October 18, 2021 #2 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Same. You can leave cash but the casino covers the tip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Beach Bum Posted October 18, 2021 #3 Share Posted October 18, 2021 We always leave cash on a casino Comp mea. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Bear Posted October 21, 2021 #4 Share Posted October 21, 2021 All spa service prices include a 20% gtatuity. No need to add extra unless you think you tip more than 20% at home...or maybe if they ditched the sales pitch and let you go out relaxed. Same with steakhouse. It is included casino offer or if purchased yourself. "Reservation fees are $38 per adult and $12 for kids 11 and under. This includes an entrée, appetizer, salad, side, dessert and a gratuity for your wait staff. You can purchase wine, liquor, bottled water and soda for an additional charge, as well as offer additional gratuities" It is a personal choice and of course, depends on what additional service needs you had. Nice for the staff if you add more, however no need to feel you are cheating the staff if you don't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted October 21, 2021 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I would think you could have the host/ess charge a gratuity to your sail and sign. Guest Services certainly could. Especially when a meal is comped, I can share some of the spoiled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPTexas Posted October 21, 2021 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2021 When we realized that we were not getting a bill for our comped meal at the Cucina del Capitano when recently on the Breeze, I left a cash tip. I figured the casino covered the tip, but the service and food was so delish I wanted to leave more. Luckily, I usually carry some cash otherwise I would not have known how to do it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGNewton Posted October 22, 2021 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 10:50 AM, Brkintx said: The Mardi Gras casino hosts have made some reservations for me - Steakhouse one night, a 75 minute massage, etc. On the Breeze recently, the wait staff didn't bring me a slip to sign for my dinner (by the Breeze host) as the dinner and wine bottles were casino paid. Other than leaving cash on the table, how does one tip the wait/ spa staff in this situation? On the Breeze I had cash and was able to have someone in my party run down to the room for it while I finished dessert... on this sailing I guess I could withdraw cash at the ATM (or cash out some from my player card), but I'm guessing it shouldn't be that involved... (And one person I spoke with told me the casino paid the tip also...) How does this work on Carnival? Good for you....brag more....spend more in the casino.....why ask? just leave what you know you should! I hate post like these self boosting with more money than...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted October 22, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 11:47 PM, DPTexas said: When we realized that we were not getting a bill for our comped meal at the Cucina del Capitano when recently on the Breeze, I left a cash tip. I figured the casino covered the tip, but the service and food was so delish I wanted to leave more. Luckily, I usually carry some cash otherwise I would not have known how to do it. Always nice when someone appreciates what they have received and pays it forward. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brkintx Posted October 22, 2021 Author #9 Share Posted October 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, DGNewton said: Good for you....brag more....spend more in the casino.....why ask? just leave what you know you should! I hate post like these self boosting with more money than...... Interesting read. So far, I've been on three cruises, including the one I'm on this moment, so the point of the post was - simply put - that there is NOT a "what you know you should". Five people posted meaningful conversive replies. That said, please provide a list of topics and questions that are not triggers for your "hate" and I'll take those under advisement. SMH. Is this normal on these boards? How does someone learn things they don't know without asking? The comps were a vital part of the question. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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