Prepaid Gratuities

[Sweeterpea]

We are booked on the Insignia next year, and I've been reading on the board about prepaid gratuities. We were each given an onboard credit of $100, which we plan to apply to the gratuities, but it would be nice to have them prepaid. How could we pursue this?

 

SP

[james j feller]

SWEETERPEA,

 

OCEANIA CRUISE LINE is offering the pre- paid gratuities, just have your TA call but it doesn't go into effect till aug 5 2006 at least that is what is on the brochrure i got.

 

JIM

[Sweeterpea]

Thanks very much Jim :)

[conan]

Sometimes prepaid grats are a perk from the travel agency, especially the chains. Check with your TA

[Joe and Ivan]

Our information so far is that prepaid gratuities are not offered by Oceania but may be offered by some travel agents or consortiums.

 

Ivan

[Joe and Ivan]

Well, we just received a special offer from Oceania for Mediterranean Escapades (October and November 2006). It includes special amenities for past guests, including:

 

1. Prepaid gratuities ($230 to $420 value per stateroom)

 

2. $200 shipboard credit per stateroom

 

3. Bottle of champagne.

 

Not too shabby!!

 

Ivan

[Arkie_L]

I just returned from the July 10 Baltic cruise on the Insignia. My TA included prepaid gratuities in my package. $420 that didn't come out of my pocket directly. They showed directly on the statement from Oceania at the end of the cruise. I actually gave a little extra to our butler and housekeeper because they did such a good job. Talk to your TA.

 

Arkie

[Sweeterpea]

Thanks everyone, for your replies. We'll be talking to our TA soon!

[countryguyinny]

I'm a little confused by what is meant by pre-paid gratuities...is this only something offered as part of a cruise incentive package or is it something one can do with an already booked cruise? Thought I had posted this question but don't find it, so thought I'd ask again. Thanks to anyone who can un-confuse me!

[Jancruz]

Many travel agents give prepaid gratuities to clients that book with them..if you dont have them, check around and find a TA that does give them..

Jan

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