Pickels Posted July 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Hi fellow cruisers; Just curious--- I just saw this on the Princess "Plus"--- Crew Appreciation-- is this just a fancy term for automatic gratuities? thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted July 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2023 That's correct! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted July 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Just now, Pickels said: Hi fellow cruisers; Just curious--- I just saw this on the Princess "Plus"--- Crew Appreciation-- is this just a fancy term for automatic gratuities? thanks all. Yes, gratuities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted July 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Pickels said: Hi fellow cruisers; Just curious--- I just saw this on the Princess "Plus"--- Crew Appreciation-- is this just a fancy term for automatic gratuities? thanks all. yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickels Posted July 26, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Thanks all, that's what I thought; Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted July 26, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Another case of Princess employing “soft language”. Just another of those euphemistic expressions we are bombarded with that "conceal reality". 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubsfanone81 Posted July 26, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Does anyone have any insights on which crew members are/aren't included in this gratuity? For those of you who have booked a Plus or Premium fare before did you find this included all of your gratuities or were you still tipping on top of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted July 26, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2023 15 minutes ago, cubsfanone81 said: Does anyone have any insights on which crew members are/aren't included in this gratuity? For those of you who have booked a Plus or Premium fare before did you find this included all of your gratuities or were you still tipping on top of that? No need to tip on top of the gratuity included in the package, unless you personally want to add an extra cash tip to a crew member who went above your expectations. We always tip extra for room service, our room steward, and, in most cases, our wait staff in the MDR. Of course, it’s completely up to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted July 26, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2023 "To simplify the tipping process for our guests, a discretionary crew appreciation payment will be automatically added to your shipboard account.Crew appreciation amounts will increase starting with voyages sailing on or after 2/20/23 to USD $18 Suites, $17 Mini-suites, Cabanas and Club Class, $16 for Interior, Oceanview, and Balcony Staterooms per day (including children). This crew appreciation payment will be shared amongst those staff that help provide and support your cruise experience, including those in the Bar, Dining, Entertainment, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Galley and Onboard Revenue areas. " That pretty much covers it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted July 26, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 hour ago, SargassoPirate said: "To simplify the tipping process for our guests, a discretionary crew appreciation payment will be automatically added to your shipboard account.Crew appreciation amounts will increase starting with voyages sailing on or after 2/20/23 to USD $18 Suites, $17 Mini-suites, Cabanas and Club Class, $16 for Interior, Oceanview, and Balcony Staterooms per day (including children). This crew appreciation payment will be shared amongst those staff that help provide and support your cruise experience, including those in the Bar, Dining, Entertainment, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Galley and Onboard Revenue areas. " That pretty much covers it. Is there anyone on the ship besides senior officers who is not included on that list. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ldtr Posted July 26, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 hour ago, donaldsc said: Is there anyone on the ship besides senior officers who is not included on that list. DON yes the ship operations such as engineering, deck personnel, etc. Those that are professional seamen have different contracts and pay scales. Basically it is for personnel on the hotel side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted July 26, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Kids clubs youth counselors??? Are they included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted July 27, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Everyone that you could possibly ever come in contact with. Pooled fleetwide for later disbursement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted July 27, 2023 #14 Share Posted July 27, 2023 14 hours ago, Ombud said: Everyone that you could possibly ever come in contact with. Pooled fleetwide for later disbursement. I'm going to ask my question again as I don't think I phrased it well before. If the Crew Appreciation and Service Charge payments include those in the Bar (see above), why do we also have to pay an 18% service charge on drinks? Sound like double-dipping to me! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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