silversneakers Posted January 26 #1 Share Posted January 26 Is an automatic gratuity added to special dining? I've experienced on "another brand" where the person providing the service stated an automatic "service charge" is automatically added but not the gratuity. I felt I was conned into giving them an additional tip and I just want to know other opinions. I don't have any objection to giving a direct "in hand" tip to someone that provided exceptional service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog1958 Posted January 26 #2 Share Posted January 26 11 minutes ago, silversneakers said: Is an automatic gratuity added to special dining? I've experienced on "another brand" where the person providing the service stated an automatic "service charge" is automatically added but not the gratuity. I felt I was conned into giving them an additional tip and I just want to know other opinions. I don't have any objection to giving a direct "in hand" tip to someone that provided exceptional service. Per carnival website, gratuity is added or included. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrick_RN Posted January 26 #3 Share Posted January 26 We just purchased specialty dining on Carnival Panorama (Tappenyaki) for 6 persons. 18% gratuity was automatically added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnTH Posted January 26 #4 Share Posted January 26 I am cruising on Jubilee next month. I noticed when I booked Teppanyaki that there was an 18% gratuity added but when I booked Rudi's Seagrill there was nothing added. In the past, I have tipped in cash at Rudi's. Not sure why some are and some aren't added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezal Posted January 26 #5 Share Posted January 26 https://help.goccl.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4250/~/specialty-restaurants---dining-reservation-information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg2310 Posted January 26 #6 Share Posted January 26 I think it depends on the venue for specialty dining? Also on how many people perhaps. In my experience when booking the Steakhouse (on Freedom, Valor, Celebration, & Jubille) a gratuity is NOT automatically added. Seemingly covered with our regular gratuities. But, when we ate at Bonsai Sushi on the Panorama an 18% gratuity was added then. So, I guess it really varies depending on the venue? Either way, I wouldn't tip directly in hand unless it's exceptional service and you really think they deserve it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80sGal Posted January 28 #7 Share Posted January 28 Your bill will be presented at the end of the meal at the Steakhouse and it will show that you prepaid the price per person but no automatic tip at that venue. Just like on land, you can then add a tip that will go on your Sign and Sail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted January 28 #8 Share Posted January 28 On 1/26/2024 at 1:24 PM, weezal said: https://help.goccl.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4250/~/specialty-restaurants---dining-reservation-information Thank you for posting this link! I encourage everyone to read the info there because it's noted the cost for some of the venues includes the gratuities, while some have an additional 18% added. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzcruiser Posted January 28 #9 Share Posted January 28 I have been told by several different crew members (both servers and management) that the automatic gratuity goes to the pool, but cash or an added extra gratuity goes to that individual server (in pay- for- item venues also). But really, who knows? I like to tip extra for great service, especially if it goes to that particular server but that's just me. Do what makes you happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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