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[SOmommy]

We added the prepaid gratuities to our package for convenience sake, since this is our first cruise and we are bundling it with a land stay it just made sense. However, we do have reservations at Palo for our final night and I'm not clear if we are to tip our Palo servers seperately and by how much?

Thanks all!! Only 1 1/2 weeks left!!!!!!!!

[Belle*]

You should tip your Palo servers separately. While technically the service charge you pay to dine at Palo is at least partially intended to cover your servers gratuities, I think you will find that the food and service you receive is more indicative of a fine dining meal that would cost well over $100. We usually tip an additional $20 or $25.

[pandao]

I am so glad you asked that question! I was wondering the same.

[Michele_A]

Is the tip that you suggest for dinner and per person? What would you recommend for brunch or tea?

[Moxrox]

Originally Posted by Belle*

You should tip your Palo servers separately. While technically the service charge you pay to dine at Palo is at least partially intended to cover your servers gratuities, I think you will find that the food and service you receive is more indicative of a fine dining meal that would cost well over $100. We usually tip an additional $20 or $25.

Yep...we put about the same. The service is spectacular, and it's just one person, so we make sure to give them a bit extra.

[chezp]

We usually tip arouind $20 too.

[Susu]

Do you tip on the spot? Do most leave cash?

Susu

[Belle*]

Originally Posted by Susu

Do you tip on the spot? Do most leave cash?

Susu

You will be given a "check" to sign at the end of your meal. You charge the service fee and any additional gratuity to your room.

[Susu]

Do you tip on the spot? Do most leave cash?

Susu

[Colexis Mom]

I don't think you can leave cash, as it's a cashless system. It gets charged to your room account . We've usually left between $20 and $25 as well!

[Moxrox]

I will say this...be careful about what drinks you order. Apparently, I have a very fine taste in wines, according to my bill last week.

[SOmommy]

Thank you much, this was very helpful - and good to know about the check at the end of the meal too. You guys are the best!

[Taswira]

Originally Posted by Colexis Mom

I don't think you can leave cash, as it's a cashless system. It gets charged to your room account . We've usually left between $20 and $25 as well!

While any REQUIRED charges (the automatic service fee plus drink charges, etc.) must be charged to your room account, you are perfectly free to leave a cash tip if desired. This is also true of the end-of-cruise tipping. Even if you pre-pay gratuities and receive tip stubs to distribute with the recommended amounts, you can easily supplement this with a cash tip for excellent service. They appreciate it!

[belleandmaddysmom]

I left a $20 bill for our server. Hope that was okay!

[Dave Marx]

There's nothing wrong with leaving cash, although most folks seem to charge to their room. I'd imagine most servers don't mind a mixture of cash and room charges. Room charges, of course, go into the CMs onboard bank account, while cash will more likely be spent in port. Each will have its benefits/drawbacks, depending on the individual's goals and preferences.