ddlb Posted December 18, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Normally, when ordering the NCL free continental breakfast, I would tip three dollars. Now that the breakfast cost $5.95 plus 20% gratuity will YOU still tip the server? At first I thought this was not such a great deal but the more I think about it I can get an excellent breakfast without the buffet hassle. My only other question is, does the main person always get charged for this? I assume this charge covers both people in the cabin? Well at least now I can have something to spend my $50 OBC on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted December 18, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 18, 2022 These increased service charges NCL keeps adding, along with increased prices for some of the services is really starting to make additional tipping a consideration yes or no. I always have additionally tipped extra for most everything. But now NCL is so far into the tipping business that I'm not sure what I'll do now. I wish we actually knew how much of thee service charges the specific employee actually gets. Would sure help me know how much additional I would want to consider. And this breakfast tip is certainly one to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylover89 Posted December 18, 2022 #3 Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) Yes, I would still tip a couple of dollars. I also thought the fee was $4.95 for 20% Edited December 18, 2022 by disneylover89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 18, 2022 #4 Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ddlb said: Normally, when ordering the NCL free continental breakfast, I would tip three dollars. Now that the breakfast cost $5.95 plus 20% gratuity will YOU still tip the server? At first I thought this was not such a great deal but the more I think about it I can get an excellent breakfast without the buffet hassle. My only other question is, does the main person always get charged for this? I assume this charge covers both people in the cabin? Well at least now I can have something to spend my $50 OBC on. We would still tip the delivery person $3-$5. Edited December 18, 2022 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted December 18, 2022 #5 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I tip anyone who brings anything to my cabin. On land, we pay for room service and add a tip. I know at least here, those who deliver food do not get the service charge of delivery fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchtech Posted December 18, 2022 #6 Share Posted December 18, 2022 OK. I'm confused. We were on the Joy in late October and there was no service charge for continental breakfast. Has this policy changed? We always get coffee delivered as our wake up call. Now there is a 5.95 charge for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted December 18, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 18, 2022 2 hours ago, mitchtech said: OK. I'm confused. We were on the Joy in late October and there was no service charge for continental breakfast. Has this policy changed? We always get coffee delivered as our wake up call. Now there is a 5.95 charge for that? As I read the announcement that has not changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted December 18, 2022 #8 Share Posted December 18, 2022 2 hours ago, mitchtech said: OK. I'm confused. We were on the Joy in late October and there was no service charge for continental breakfast. Has this policy changed? We always get coffee delivered as our wake up call. Now there is a 5.95 charge for that? Yes, but $4.95 plus 20%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted December 18, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 18, 2022 2 hours ago, mitchtech said: OK. I'm confused. We were on the Joy in late October and there was no service charge for continental breakfast. Has this policy changed? We always get coffee delivered as our wake up call. Now there is a 5.95 charge for that? New policy, just started 1 minute ago, vacation44 said: Yes, but $4.95 plus 20%. NO!!!!!! $4.95. As I read it, if you order something that has a fee like specialty juice you pay for the item and they add the 20% to that item. Not 20% to the delivery fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesIowa Posted December 18, 2022 #10 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Just reviewed onboard account settlement for breakaway. Breakfast total 5.94 (4.95 + 20%) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 18, 2022 #11 Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, mitchtech said: OK. I'm confused. We were on the Joy in late October and there was no service charge for continental breakfast. Has this policy changed? We always get coffee delivered as our wake up call. Now there is a 5.95 charge for that? 2 hours ago, julig22 said: New policy, just started NO!!!!!! $4.95. As I read it, if you order something that has a fee like specialty juice you pay for the item and they add the 20% to that item. Not 20% to the delivery fee. The hang tag below says in the fine print says a 20% gratuity will be added to the check. Edited December 18, 2022 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted December 18, 2022 #12 Share Posted December 18, 2022 58 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: The hang tag below says in the fine print says a 20% gratuity will be added to the check. Not how the original info was presented, I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted December 18, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 18, 2022 2 hours ago, JamesIowa said: Just reviewed onboard account settlement for breakaway. Breakfast total 5.94 (4.95 + 20%) Good to know, not how the early info was showing. So instead of the $2 I would have probably tipped, guess I won't bother with anything additional. Adding a gratuity to a service charge - that's a big no in my book! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted December 18, 2022 #14 Share Posted December 18, 2022 In my opinion, $0.99 is a poor tip for carrying a tray from a galley to a cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted December 18, 2022 #15 Share Posted December 18, 2022 4 hours ago, vacation44 said: Yes, but $4.95 plus 20%. Where is the language that says that. What I read says the continental Breakfast does not have a charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted December 18, 2022 #16 Share Posted December 18, 2022 16 minutes ago, zqvol said: Where is the language that says that. What I read says the continental Breakfast does not have a charge. Read post 11 above. This is a new change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 18, 2022 #17 Share Posted December 18, 2022 26 minutes ago, zqvol said: Where is the language that says that. What I read says the continental Breakfast does not have a charge. Post #11 above is the current pricing for room service breakfast (continental and hot). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare laudergayle Posted December 18, 2022 #18 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I will continue to tip the delivery person…who BTW is probably NOT the person who plated my breakfast order. I will assume (I know assume) the 20% will be spread across those who aren’t on the front line to get tips. I’m okay with this. If not, there are multiple places I can get coffee and breakfast for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted December 19, 2022 #19 Share Posted December 19, 2022 11 hours ago, ddlb said: Now that the breakfast cost $5.95 plus 20% gratuity will YOU still tip the server? To answer your question. No, I will not tip. But, there was no "still." I pay the Daily Service Charge and tip my butler (DSC doesn't cover the butler). I don't tip additional, except for better than normal service. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillygwm Posted December 19, 2022 #20 Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, roger001 said: I wish we actually knew how much of thee service charges the specific employee actually gets. Would sure help me know how much additional I would want to consider. Service charges such as DSC are used as part of the crew's comp package, not really divvied up per se. Likewise, it's my understanding that the mandatory tips (bar, restaurant, and presumably this) are split among those in that pool but, based on past threads, I don't think anyone knows that with 100% certainty. The only tips that service staff might get to keep are the cash that you hand them. Even then, they're generally pooled in the bars, at least. Edited December 19, 2022 by phillygwm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Belly Posted December 19, 2022 #21 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I would throw down $5 for the tip regardless of gratuity increases. Boss Lady claims I throw too much $$ around when tipping, every other drink order at the Bar, and if served to us sitting pool side, yep, every time, these people IMO, work thier butts off, crazy hours, I'm not sure who gets what, but if I personally hand them some $$, I feel I've done my part......thats just the way I am. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafruc Posted December 20, 2022 #22 Share Posted December 20, 2022 17 hours ago, Beer Belly said: I would throw down $5 for the tip regardless of gratuity increases. Boss Lady claims I throw too much $$ around when tipping, every other drink order at the Bar, and if served to us sitting pool side, yep, every time, these people IMO, work thier butts off, crazy hours, I'm not sure who gets what, but if I personally hand them some $$, I feel I've done my part......thats just the way I am. We’re already being charged a few hundred dollars in gratuity for the alcohol. I thought this meant gratuities are covered. If the waitstaff isn’t getting that money, then why are we prepaying it? I’m new to cruising, so please enlighten me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Belly Posted December 20, 2022 #23 Share Posted December 20, 2022 5 hours ago, mafruc said: We’re already being charged a few hundred dollars in gratuity for the alcohol. I thought this meant gratuities are covered. If the waitstaff isn’t getting that money, then why are we prepaying it? I’m new to cruising, so please enlighten me. The question of who gets what, has been debated endlessly on CC, I just tip those who provide service personally, this way I know they are covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise5life Posted December 20, 2022 #24 Share Posted December 20, 2022 On 12/18/2022 at 12:22 PM, BirdTravels said: The hang tag below says in the fine print says a 20% gratuity will be added to the check. So now when I order I’ll be ordering 3-4 of each item I get in the morning I like cereal in the mornings. So now I’ll get 4 and 4 milks at one order. If I’m paying the 5.00. Lol. 4 OJ’s. and for sure some of that French toast lol. and I’ll still tip a few bucks. if they wanna work the system. So can I. Lol. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted December 20, 2022 #25 Share Posted December 20, 2022 7 hours ago, mafruc said: We’re already being charged a few hundred dollars in gratuity for the alcohol. I thought this meant gratuities are covered. If the waitstaff isn’t getting that money, then why are we prepaying it? I’m new to cruising, so please enlighten me. One of NCL's great secrets. Nobody knows. As someone said, has been asked and debated for years on here. 25 cruises later, I'd love to be enlightened. Most persons just mentally include all the services charges (tips) as part of the overall cruise package price and then tip cash additionally as they wish. Just wish NCL would be honest and up front about those service charges and explain exactly how the are used as tips for the crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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