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[Sonya E]

Can anyone tell me how to pre-pay those tips? I read in the Passporter that this can be done online but I don't see where that is an option when I sign in.
Thank you so much!

[stinkrbell]

If you were on a 7 night cruise and only ate at the restaurants for 3 nights. ( to try them each out) would you divide the tip out or still pay the full amount for the dining staff?
We just came back from a 3 day. I paid full tips even though I didnt feel the ser vice was that great. Maybe it was because the ship was full? Our drink orders got mixed up, the bar tab for our table was given to my husband and I, ( and we were drinking tea-the asst waiter was very confused when my husband tried to explain it to him, rather than make a big deal about it we paid 66.00), and on more than 1 occasion forgot to bring out someones salad. Didnt get anthing special like I hear others talk about. I guess it was just not the above and beyond I was expecting.

I booked a 7 day but think the other food on the ship is better ( dont know if its the new menus or just that I am a meat and potatoes kind of gal, but there wasnt anything I had at the restaurants I would have to have again) so only plan to go to the restaurants so others in our group can check them out. It will be their first time.
FYI
We paid 5.00 cash at the door when we ordered room service . That food was great. Try the steak sandwich!

[hansenherd]

My tipping question has to do with room service... PP recommends $1 - 2 per person; I am assuming that means per person in the room, not per person bringing the room service? For example, if I order room service for 2 people, I would tip $2 - 4, whereas if I order room service for 4 people, I would tip $4 - 8? Is that right? This is our first ever cruise!

[iamgrumpy]

We had 2 adults in our room, if I was in the room alone it was $1-$2 depending on speed of delivery and service over all. If both of us were in the room then $3-$4 was given.

Its all how you feel about the service given, and what your comfortable with but that is what I did.

[turtlnsite]

Originally Posted by iamgrumpy

I thought everyone might benefit from knowing where to find out how much is recommended for tipping on cruises. While most cruise Disney and you can find out what is recommended in the Passporter's Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line sometimes if the cruise is longer then the normal 3,4,7 day cruises or on a Different Cruise line all together how much to tip can be a little confusing.

I found this website that will calculate how much to tip all you do is input the # of days, the # of adults , # of children. Then choose what cruise line your taking and it will do the math for you!

Here is the link for the website!

Cruise Tip Calculator - Your automated guide to Cruise Tips

Hope this helps! Happy Cruising!

The tips seem like more than 20%. Just how expensive are these meals on the cruise? Also, what is the difference between checking the box labeled "full tip" and not checking it? I see the amounts differ but why the different amounts... what is a "full tip"? Does this mean 20%? How do you know the cost of the food?

[turtlnsite]

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 totally agree with you!!!!!!! ICAM in fact!! It IS like just buying the meal outright. I'm sorry but that just is not fair considering that they sell you this bill of goods that ALL is inclusive... except you will be paying for you meals via a huge tip. So far, while I am excited to go on a cruise, it has been nothing but nickel/dimeing the whole way. There is nothing included...it is ALL EXTRAS!!!

[Wendyismyname]

Originally Posted by turtlnsite

The tips seem like more than 20%. Just how expensive are these meals on the cruise? Also, what is the difference between checking the box labeled "full tip" and not checking it? I see the amounts differ but why the different amounts... what is a "full tip"? Does this mean 20%? How do you know the cost of the food?

The Full Tip box is pertaining to the children. sometimes the kids don't always eat in the dining room, or they eat a bit then head to the kids' place. so if you check the Full Tip box, it would be 20% for the children.

Originally Posted by turtlnsite

I totally agree with you!!!!!!! ICAM in fact!! It IS like just buying the meal outright. I'm sorry but that just is not fair considering that they sell you this bill of goods that ALL is inclusive... except you will be paying for you meals via a huge tip. So far, while I am excited to go on a cruise, it has been nothing but nickel/dimeing the whole way. There is nothing included...it is ALL EXTRAS!!!

ALL inclusive except for shore excursions, taxes, and gratuities, and that info can be found usually after the * or in the fine print. When I went on my cruise(royal caribbean) I first balked at the idea of the tip, but then I watched what these workers had to do and I'm sorry, but if I had the extra cash, I'd give them 30% and not bat an eye and I certainly wouldn't complain about it!

[Wendyismyname]

Originally Posted by Sonya E

Can anyone tell me how to pre-pay those tips? I read in the Passporter that this can be done online but I don't see where that is an option when I sign in.
Thank you so much!

Welcome to the boards!!

Just give them a call to pre-pay.

[Kenny]

Originally Posted by turtlnsite

I totally agree with you!!!!!!! ICAM in fact!! It IS like just buying the meal outright. I'm sorry but that just is not fair considering that they sell you this bill of goods that ALL is inclusive... except you will be paying for you meals via a huge tip. So far, while I am excited to go on a cruise, it has been nothing but nickel/dimeing the whole way. There is nothing included...it is ALL EXTRAS!!!

All is included in your quote.

You don't HAVE to tip your servers(you don't even have to eat in the dining rooms). You don't HAVE to tip your room steward. If you don't give tips you won't be sent a bill. The recommended amounts are just that, recommended, you don't HAVE to give that much. They are simply guidelines for you to go by to give you an idea of what most people give in gratuities. You don't HAVE to order room service(and if you do, you don't HAVE to tip the server).

You don't HAVE to go to PALO. You don't HAVE to take an excursion. You don't HAVE to buy canned drinks or bottled water or booze. You don't HAVE to go to the Spa. And you don't HAVE to take Disney transportation to the Port, nor get travel insurance through Disney.

So, what mandatory charges have I missed?

[Squirrley]

Originally Posted by Kenny

All is included in your quote.

You don't HAVE to tip your servers(you don't even have to eat in the dining rooms). You don't HAVE to tip your room steward. If you don't give tips you won't be sent a bill. The recommended amounts are just that, recommended, you don't HAVE to give that much. They are simply guidelines for you to go by to give you an idea of what most people give in gratuities. You don't HAVE to order room service(and if you do, you don't HAVE to tip the server).

You don't HAVE to go to PALO. You don't HAVE to take an excursion. You don't HAVE to buy canned drinks or bottled water or booze. You don't HAVE to go to the Spa. And you don't HAVE to take Disney transportation to the Port, nor get travel insurance through Disney.

So, what mandatory charges have I missed?

Well put, Kenny