SororitySue Posted January 9, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 9, 2023 This will be our second cruise overall and first with X. We chose the inclusive option when booking, which is supposed to cover tips, wi-fi and classic drinks package. When reading over these forums, I noticed that they charge and 18 percent gratuity for drinks - is this in addition to the gratuity we pre-paid or is it covered under the inclusive option? Also, we are listed as Anytime dining but we wanted the 8:30 sitting - how difficult is this to change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted January 9, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2023 With your beverage package you will hand your sea pass card to the bartender. As long as the beverage is covered by your package there will be nothing more to the transaction, and you will not be charged a 18% gratuity. If the beverage cost exceeds your package the bartender will tell you and give you the option to exceed the package. If that happens you will be charged the difference on the drink and 18% gratuity on the amount of difference only. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTShaker Posted January 9, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, SororitySue said: This will be our second cruise overall and first with X. We chose the inclusive option when booking, which is supposed to cover tips, wi-fi and classic drinks package. When reading over these forums, I noticed that they charge and 18 percent gratuity for drinks - is this in addition to the gratuity we pre-paid or is it covered under the inclusive option? Also, we are listed as Anytime dining but we wanted the 8:30 sitting - how difficult is this to change? The extra gratuity is only charged on the cost difference between a standard drink and a premium drink you may have ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OysterD Posted January 9, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2023 If the drink you order is covered under the classic package (alcoholic drinks up to $10), you pay nothing extra. If you order an alcoholic drink which is $12 for example, you will be charged the difference plus tip on the difference ($2 + $0.36). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover5 Posted January 9, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Very easy to change your dinner time. When you board go to the main dining and talk to the maitre d!!! They are so kind and will try very hard to accommodate you. Should be an easy fix. Not sure if there is a place to change it online in your reservation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Wildcat Posted January 9, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 9, 2023 And the bartender might or might not tell you your drink exceeded what your package covers. Depending when you are cruising and the ship there might not be a fixed seating. That said, after you board seek out a restaurant manager and tell them what you would prefer. Dining at 8:30 each night should be easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinboy Posted January 9, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, SororitySue said: Also, we are listed as Anytime dining but we wanted the 8:30 sitting - how difficult is this to change? Try this : ( I hope it works ). Activate your booking on line--- go to Cruise Planner---- scroll down to Dining or Specialty Dining-- Click on it and choose " Anytime Dining or Main Dining "--- I believe you can make a reservation there for each day of the cruise, so select the 8:30 option and confirm the time. If that doesn't work, perhaps you can call Celebrity and ask the Agent to book it for you. If THAT doesn't work wait until you board the ship -- Or, keep reading this thread and wait for someone who knows more than me. Edited January 9, 2023 by Pinboy Forgot a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted January 9, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 9, 2023 The dining answer depends on what ship you're on. Edge-class ships have all select dining with no first/second seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguelmia Posted January 9, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2023 43 minutes ago, SororitySue said: Also, we are listed as Anytime dining but we wanted the 8:30 sitting - how difficult is this to change? Navigate to "Manage Reservation" on the Celebrity website (top-right corner, make sure you're logged in first): Then on this page expand the "Reservation Details" tab and you'll see your dining preference with an "Edit" button. Hope this helps!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SororitySue Posted January 10, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted January 10, 2023 3 hours ago, hrhdhd said: The dining answer depends on what ship you're on. Edge-class ships have all select dining with no first/second seating. We're going to be on the Silhouette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted January 10, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 10, 2023 6 hours ago, SororitySue said: We're going to be on the Silhouette. Or stick to AnyTime and simply pre book for 8.30 every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted January 11, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 4:21 PM, Pinboy said: Try this : ( I hope it works ). Activate your booking on line--- go to Cruise Planner---- scroll down to Dining or Specialty Dining-- Click on it and choose " Anytime Dining or Main Dining "--- I believe you can make a reservation there for each day of the cruise, so select the 8:30 option and confirm the time. If that doesn't work, perhaps you can call Celebrity and ask the Agent to book it for you. If THAT doesn't work wait until you board the ship -- Or, keep reading this thread and wait for someone who knows more than me. That does work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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