[shellybelly72]

Originally Posted by mackeymouse

Listen, I hate to come across as cheap, because I definitely am not. I am looking into a Disney Cruise, so obviously I'm not.

BUT, to me giving out envelopes for tips seems a little tacky to me. I mean, I know that just makes it easier for the guests and what not. But, a tip is supposed to be "optional," though nowadays, it isn't. And to give out envelopes seems to make it mandatory.

Furthermore, I was under the impression with all-inclusive, that it includes gratuities, etc. My real beef however is with the sheer amount. According to the calculator, my family of four would be tipping somewhere in the area of $45 a meal. So, we are basically paying for a meal with that tip. So, to say that meals are included is kind of shady, as you will be tipping what it would cost to just eat a meal.

Think about it. Let's assume that the meal itself is worth $80, that is still an over 50% tip. I do not mind tipping, I honestly don't. I just do not like the idea that it is "expected" or that there is a standard amount.

I think tipping on a cruise ship is much different than just a meal at a restaurant.

It shows me for a family of 5 paying 80 for the Dining Room Server, 60 to the Assistant Server and 20 to the Head Server- 160 dollars for 5 people and multiple meals. If I read correctly, your servers are your servers for all 4 nights. 160 by 5 is 32 each for 4 nights is $8 a night for each person.
Thats not unreasonable at all. I actually think its much less than I think they deserve!