lnm6170 Posted October 8, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2022 After you purchase the cheers package are you charged gratuities for each drink you order or is that covered in the price of the package ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew B 58 Posted October 8, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted October 8, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2022 You are charged an 18% gratuity when you purchase Cheers which covers the gratuities for your drinks. Tipping above and beyond is optional and not expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTLCruiseGal Posted October 9, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 9, 2022 It is included, unless you are in a US port. They will charge 18% on the drink price — under $1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad549s Posted October 10, 2022 #5 Share Posted October 10, 2022 BUT if you want better service you might want to continue to tip generously and often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctlyf Posted October 10, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 10, 2022 12 hours ago, FTLCruiseGal said: It is included, unless you are in a US port. They will charge 18% on the drink price — under $1. I thought they charged tax in port, not gratuities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted October 10, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, ctlyf said: I thought they charged tax in port, not gratuities? I thought they charged both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 10, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Applicable state and local taxes will be charged to the guest folio when this program is used within US waters. The tax is based on the state's tax structure and the cost of the individual drink purchased (not the daily program rate). For example: if the drink price is $5 and the tax is 10%, the guest's Sail & Sign card will be charged $0.50 for tax. This applies to all US ports (embarkation home ports and ports-of-call). And the package goes into effect on the second day for sailing from Texas and NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfto Posted October 10, 2022 #9 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Its not included in the 59.95 per day ....its 59.95 plus 10.79 gratuity so 70.75 per day per person... and of course you can save a bit if you purchase on line before you cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Cruzer Posted October 10, 2022 #10 Share Posted October 10, 2022 We usually tip a little extra on each drink because the 18% gratuity added really only covers about 5 drinks for us per day. We love the Alchemy Bar so those are around $11 each before tax and grats. Have a fun cruise with Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 10, 2022 #11 Share Posted October 10, 2022 18 hours ago, sad549s said: BUT if you want better service you might want to continue to tip generously and often. I've done it both ways and service was great regardless of whether we added extra or not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3cruisers Posted October 10, 2022 #12 Share Posted October 10, 2022 50 minutes ago, sparks1093 said: I've done it both ways and service was great regardless of whether we added extra or not. I agree. Everyone of course has their own opinions and approaches to tipping but I think it’s a disservice to make new cruisers think they won’t get good service unless they tip above and beyond. The crew are all professionals who take pride in their jobs and do them well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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