Chefs table

[Tourer1]

Just back from Onward had a fabulous 

cruise, France intensive.

she looked great, staff very attentive enjoyed most of the shows.

We had a 30$ gratuity added to our bill,for chefs table.

was not mentioned at time of booking.

would this be normal now another couple at the dinner were not charged?

Any thoughts , is this now the norm.

[lisiamc]

1 hour ago, Tourer1 said:

Just back from Onward had a fabulous 

cruise, France intensive.

she looked great, staff very attentive enjoyed most of the shows.

We had a 30$ gratuity added to our bill,for chefs table.

was not mentioned at time of booking.

would this be normal now another couple at the dinner were not charged?

Any thoughts , is this now the norm.

That sounds like a mistake. I’d question it at Guest Relations.

[Host Jazzbeau]

Wasn't there some post about getting a $0 bill in the specialties with a line for tips?  [Or was that a different cruise line – I'm sorry, I'm on a trip at the moment and everything is getting hazy.  What day is today???]  Is it possible you were in a wine-fog and added this?

[ECCruise]

If they are using the tablets on Onward for your bill, there is a screen for the tips before you sign. It is easy to miss and I almost pushed the wrong button when I wanted to add a custom tip. 

[Dr H]

I frequently will order a drink that is not part of the included list, and there is always a line for tip on the bill. I don't tip, my wife does. My gratuities are included in the price of my cruise ticket. The Chef's Table is a pretty hefty tab in and of itself. I have never been hit for a tip. Speak to the Maitre'D, something is wrong here. Other than that, how was the cruise? I tried to convince my kids to book it just to get away from life. They didn't. Neither did life.

[loafin]

We were on Onward April 4 for the Spain Intensive. We ate at both the French and Italian Chef’s Table. A $25 tip was charged for each. Both meals were fantastic!

[harrodsfan]

Wow! That’s odd! 

[Mackdogmolly]

14 minutes ago, harrodsfan said:

Wow! That’s odd! 

Agree!!

[Tourer1]

17 hours ago, Dr H said:

I frequently will order a drink that is not part of the included list, and there is always a line for tip on the bill. I don't tip, my wife does. My gratuities are included in the price of my cruise ticket. The Chef's Table is a pretty hefty tab in and of itself. I have never been hit for a tip. Speak to the Maitre'D, something is wrong here. Other than that, how was the cruise? I tried to convince my kids to book it just to get away from life. They didn't. Neither did life.

The cruise went so well missed first port due to weather,small hiccup..

great atmosphere on board super white

night. 

[Tourer1]

20 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

Wasn't there some post about getting a $0 bill in the specialties with a line for tips?  [Or was that a different cruise line – I'm sorry, I'm on a trip at the moment and everything is getting hazy.  What day is today???]  Is it possible you were in a wine-fog and added this?

Hi

think we were on the Costa Rica intensive when you had the owners suite.

didn’t notice the charge till last morning

the desk was very busy so could not tackle.

 

[Host Jazzbeau]

5 hours ago, Tourer1 said:

Hi

think we were on the Costa Rica intensive when you had the owners suite.

didn’t notice the charge till last morning

the desk was very busy so could not tackle.

Yes, I remember you.  We dined in Prime C and Aqualina on that cruise and were never charged any gratuities.  Nor were we charged gratuities on our most recent Azamara cruise (last fall in the Adriatic) on several visits to the various specialties and Chef's Tables.  [Suite guests don't pay for the speciality restaurants, but we did pay for the Chef's Tables.]

[laurieb]

We did, unfortunately have this happen to us last summer.  The maitre de will have it removed if you request it.  They weren’t using the tablets yet then.