PrePay Tips

[gzusnme]

How do you prepay tips on Carnival? I can't seem to find it on their website. Did I overlook it? Thanks!

[cherylandtk]

It is asked when you make the booking; if you say yes it is added to the total cruise cost. If you say no, then you don't see it until you get on the ship. Since you are only a month or so from cruising, it would be easiest just to leave it as part of your onboard charges.

[gzusnme]

Thank you so much for the advice.

[OceanDreamin]

I really like pre-paying the tips also. Call your TA or your PVP and let them know you want to do this, and they can just go ahead and charge it to your credit card now.

 

Another idea is to buy yourself Fun Ship Dollars, and have them applied to your on-board account. To do this go to the Gifts link on the Carnival web site. Follow the instructions for buying the Fun Ship Dollars, but in the area where you enter your mailing address, enter "On Board Credit" in the street address. Enter your city, state and zip as normal. You will get an e-mail confirmation indicating that it has been applied as on board credit.

[Payd]

You could call Carnival and see if you can prepay.

 

I like to leave them on my sail and sign card. As some have pointed out with pre-pay you have no way to get a refund even if service is really poor (haven't had poor service though).

 

Payd:)

[dforeigner]

http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Gratuities_Tips.aspx

 

 

What is the tipping policy onboard?Service Gratuities

For your convenience, we automatically charge the gratuities for dining and stateroom staff to your onboard Sail & Sign account. The total amount is $10.00 per guest, per day (our recommended guideline) as follows:

$ 3.50 Per Day Stateroom Services

$ 5.50 Per Day Dining Room Services

$ 1.00 Per Day Alternative Services: distributed to other kitchen and hotel service staff

For Cruises-To-Nowhere, gratuities of $10 per guest, per day must be prepaid.

Our Staff is totally committed to exceed your expectations in every way possible. If you are not satisfied with the service you receive, we encourage you to contact the Purser’s Information desk while onboard. This will allow us to address your concerns in a timely and appropriate fashion. At your discretion, you may adjust the gratuities at any time.

For beverage purchases, fifteen percent of the bill is automatically added to the Sail & Sign charge. Room Service staff may be tipped as service is rendered. Tipping your Maître d’ is at your discretion, based upon the service you receive.