I always hate remembering how much cash I have on my Sail and Sign card You can't tip "as you go" on a cruise. It just is not possible.
Nobody is going to tip a waiter at each meal, or the room steward each day. Either prepay, or let them charge your account and pay at the end of the cruise. Both methods cost the same. I guess you can pay as you go but it would be awkward at best.
But, you can only tip the servers or room steward other tipped employees would not get your tips. Leave your tips on or per pay. I don't want to start a flame war, but there have been lots of well-meaning people over the years to come on here with ideas like "if I only eat at the buffet, I don't need to tip the waiters, right? That's not how it works. The gratuities are divvied up for not just the wait staff that waits on you at the table, but also all the people who serve you at the buffet.
From the guy who scoops the food on your plate to the gal who refills the ice cream machine, to the people who wipe down the tables. I guess in the back of their mind, some folks are trying to "save money" by tipping less but I always say, anyone who truly was interested in saving money first and foremost, would not be spending money on a cruise, since there are lots of less expensive vacations out there.
You can't tip them all, and you don't need to try. Just let Carnival do it for you, the easy way. I found out that if you cruise with 2 people like was my case, each person is charged half the gratuities. That might have been we had different last names. I also gave our cabin steward cash as he was top notch in my book.
You are so right I was thinking about the evolving of tipping over the years Then over time I'm sure the amount of tips not handed out started to increase I also remember commenting to my wife on last night of dinner in MDR I wonder why?? So they went to auto-tip billing which in a way I'm glad because many of the ship staff work so hard. In the past cruising was more for the wealthy and a very high end vacation. Competition and more ships made it very affordable compared to years ago I'm sure there are passengers that must have that bracelet or watch I am reading more and more about people asking whats free and how they can get free beverages all day.
If you are going to budget for a vacation you need to take everything into consideration Ok Flamers Let me have it!!! The way it is now they get all the blue cards on thinking they have a cheap vacation.
I think we will just prepay for the tips as that seems the fairest and keep cash on hand for anyone who really blows us away! It does not reflect on your sign and sail account on a daily basis. Tipping is part and parcel of any cruise trip. This is also known as cruise ship gratuities. Modern tipping on cruise lines such as Carnival still follow the same ideas, but are given in a slightly different manner.
We explain all you need to know about Carnival Cruise Line Gratuities:. Cruise service, especially on distinguished lines like Carnival, are expected to be excellent — gratuities help motivate the crew to continuously serve warmly in the face of long and exhausting work hours onboard — so why not right? Now this is where a lot of the questions come in — should you pay it the old-school way hand it directly to the staff , pre-pay it, or have it added to your account?
Pre-paid — This allows you to include the standard gratuity amount to what you pay when you book your cruise, or at any point before the actual boarding time. Already booked but forgot to pre-pay your gratuities? Just go to the Guest Services desk and let them know how you wish to adjust your gratuities. Children below 2 years old are exempted from paying gratuities. Featured Videos See all videos.
Cruise Critic Cheers to 25 Years! Cruising Saudi Arabia aboard Scenic Eclipse. See all videos. Related: Gratuities: What's the Point? Related: Cruise Line Tipping Policies. Updated February 21, How was this article? Why didn't you like it? Too long Too short Boring Too few pictures Didn't answer my question.
Why did you choose this? Answered my question Didn't answer my question Not what I was looking for I already knew the information. Why did you like it? Fun to read Easy to read Answered my question Nice pictures Inspired me. Featured News 1. Take our survey. This happens every year or two, but there is no set schedule. Essentially, you are getting the value of the cruise line gratuities as a perk, saving you money on your cruise.
Norwegian Cruise Line has Free at Sea , but we rarely see prepaid gratuities on the list of perks options anymore. Gratuities or service charges are added to drink and drink packages purchased onboard. Specialty restaurants usually have a service charge, as well as spa and salon services. You can prepay your gratuities tips at the time of booking your cruise, either with your travel agent or with the cruise line if you booked directly. You can usually prepay your gratuity up until hours before your cruise, depending on the cruise line.
On most cruise lines you can adjust the gratuities up or down, or remove them altogether at the guest services desk on the cruise ship. The cruise line does want to solve any service issues and complaints , and make sure that you are happy. Norwegian Cruise Line, which charges a service charge in lieu of a gratuity, will attempt to solve the service issue.
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