natshala Posted January 12, 2023 #401 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Luvcrusn said: 18% of what? Certainly shouldn't be 18% of the service fee! Yes. That’s what it is. Odd, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted January 12, 2023 #402 Share Posted January 12, 2023 23 minutes ago, natshala said: Yes. That’s what it is. Odd, huh? Generally a gratuity is paid on the food bill. When there's a delivery fee on food (like Grub Hub or Uber Eats) the gratuity is paid as a percentage of the food cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare prmssk Posted January 12, 2023 #403 Share Posted January 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, Luvcrusn said: Generally a gratuity is paid on the food bill. When there's a delivery fee on food (like Grub Hub or Uber Eats) the gratuity is paid as a percentage of the food cost. Celebrity just calls the $9.95 as a charge, not a delivery fee. So it is just like the cover charge to eat at a specialty dining restaurant which also has a gratuity paid on top of that cover charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakepatrol Posted January 12, 2023 #404 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Did people send letters to the airlines when they started charging for bags? How’d that work out? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinboy Posted January 12, 2023 #405 Share Posted January 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, prmssk said: Celebrity just calls the $9.95 as a charge, not a delivery fee. It doesn't matter what Celebrity calls it-- Many folks don't like it because in the past room service was free. Things change-- As I mentioned in a previous post, the deli " Special " was increased by $2-- So, either Pinboy pays the extra $ 2 or complains to Benny about it---( poor decision--- really dumb ). Then either receives a smaller sandwich, less fries, no pickle and a 1/2 glass of diet coke , or even worse--- has to listen to Benny mumbling about the costs of food, rent, taxes, wages, and what his wife's hairdresser , the sob, charges. The $9.95 charge wouldn't bother me or stop me from ordering room service. Now, the Free 5 minute massage that ended up at $347 ---- Nope, can't talk about it any more !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BazingAu Posted January 12, 2023 #406 Share Posted January 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, Wakepatrol said: Did people send letters to the airlines when they started charging for bags? How’d that work out? What? I think it worked really well. I think you meant to refer to this regulation that came out as a result: § 399.88 Prohibition on post-purchase price increase. (a) It is an unfair and deceptive practice within the meaning of 49 U.S.C. 41712 for any seller of scheduled air transportation within, to or from the United States, or of a tour (i.e., a combination of air transportation and ground or cruise accommodations), or tour component (e.g., a hotel stay) that includes scheduled air transportation within, to or from the United States, to increase the price of that air transportation, tour or tour component to a consumer, including but not limited to an increase in the price of the seat, an increase in the price for the carriage of passenger baggage, or an increase in an applicable fuel surcharge, after the air transportation has been purchased by the consumer, except in the case of an increase in a government-imposed tax or fee. A purchase is deemed to have occurred when the full amount agreed upon has been paid by the consumer. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/399.88 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted January 12, 2023 #407 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Luvcrusn said: 18% of what? Certainly shouldn't be 18% of the service fee! 18% of the $9.95 service fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted January 12, 2023 #408 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, RichYak said: 18% of the $9.95 service fee. Shaking my head in wonderment! 🤯 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted January 12, 2023 #409 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, prmssk said: Celebrity just calls the $9.95 as a charge, not a delivery fee. So it is just like the cover charge to eat at a specialty dining restaurant which also has a gratuity paid on top of that cover charge. Lipstick on a pig...still a pig! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted January 12, 2023 #410 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, RichYak said: $9.95 * 18% Then why do they not say $11.74? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted January 12, 2023 #411 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, NMTraveller said: Then why do they not say $11.74? Smoke and mirrors 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted January 12, 2023 #412 Share Posted January 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, NMTraveller said: Then why do they not say $11.74? Why? Because $9.95 goes to Celebrity and the rest is a gratuity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted January 12, 2023 #413 Share Posted January 12, 2023 33 minutes ago, RichYak said: Why? Because $9.95 goes to Celebrity and the rest is a gratuity. In appreciation of a rip off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaToMany Posted January 12, 2023 #414 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 hours ago, BlerkOne said: I can't see solo cruisers ordering room service. Why not? I occasionally leave my family home and sail solo. A quiet breakfast on my verandah is absolutely lovely, and I enjoy having it delivered right to me! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted January 12, 2023 #415 Share Posted January 12, 2023 29 minutes ago, Luvcrusn said: In appreciation of a rip off! Please don’t take it out on the staff. In almost all cases, the auto gratuity is insufficient. Have extra cash ready. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted January 12, 2023 #416 Share Posted January 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, MamaToMany said: Why not? I occasionally leave my family home and sail solo. A quiet breakfast on my verandah is absolutely lovely, and I enjoy having it delivered right to me! Complementary breakfast is one thing, but I can't see spending $12 for a sandwich to be delivered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaToMany Posted January 12, 2023 #417 Share Posted January 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, BlerkOne said: Complementary breakfast is one thing, but I can't see spending $12 for a sandwich to be delivered Ah. I misunderstood the first time. No- I will not be spending the extra money for hot breakfast. Coffee and pastries? Maybe so. We shall see. I sail on Saturday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted January 12, 2023 #418 Share Posted January 12, 2023 6 hours ago, NMTraveller said: why do they not say $11.74? I appreciate Celebrity's disclosure on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridacruisegirl Posted January 12, 2023 #419 Share Posted January 12, 2023 17 hours ago, RichYak said: $9.95 * 18% Ah, an 18% gratuity on $9.95. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Simpson Posted January 12, 2023 #420 Share Posted January 12, 2023 This changed on our cruise as of Jan 2/23. There was no charge when ordered, but the app displayed the new pricing. There was no communication, so I presume the "nickel and diming" was set to start with the next passengers. 18% is ridiculous with automatic gratuities, essentially paying 18% for poor service. The same cash tip would give much better service. The all-inclusive package is downgraded by poor service. Much better service if you tip a few bucks with every drink which should not be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accessor Posted January 12, 2023 #421 Share Posted January 12, 2023 So this fee encourages pax to go to OVC and make their own TO GO plates and take back to room....How much more food waste will occur since ppl will overload plates to avoid making 2nd trip. Did the bean counters not calculate this food waste into their decision? Add the $9.95 fee, and increase selection to better justify what you want from me, which is more money, in return I want better variety/quality of food from room service. Should keep both sides of the fence happy...er. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Simpson Posted January 12, 2023 #422 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Are you allowed / encouraged to pop into OVC and grab breakfast / coffee to eat on veranda. Do they have trays to use? Seems like a no brainer. pay $11 and wait for probably cold food or run up yourself and get what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted January 12, 2023 #423 Share Posted January 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, Dave Simpson said: Are you allowed / encouraged to pop into OVC and grab breakfast / coffee to eat on veranda. Do they have trays to use? Seems like a no brainer. pay $11 and wait for probably cold food or run up yourself and get what you want. Yes you are allowed. Trays, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinboy Posted January 12, 2023 #424 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Dave Simpson said: The same cash tip would give much better service. Correct--- However, based on a recent thread " Do you tip for room service ? ", too many folks refuse to tip for room service delivery. They " claim " that it's included in the AI package. ( total BS ) They know damn well that it's not and use it as an excuse to " stiff " the person who delivers their order. The same people are in line to remove Gratuities at the end of the cruise---- so they don't have to face the staff member(s) they " stiffed " during the cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted January 12, 2023 #425 Share Posted January 12, 2023 expect lots of spilled food in halls and elevators.. and hot coffee carried too! we will also stockpile juices , snacks & other items..just in case hunger strikes! Glamping..Celebrity Style 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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