Mandy G. 2 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 This is our 1st trip on a cruise ever. We opted for the prepaid gratuities. We went to book our drink package and it says there's another 18% gratuity added?? Am I not paying double gratuities?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sk8erguy1978 1,153 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Welcome to the forum! No. Prepaid Gratuities provides a small tip to cabin steward, dining staff, and a few others. The 18% for the drink package is for the bar staff directly. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-service-gratuity-expense If you were to purchase a drink without a package, a tip would be included in the price, but as a separate line item.Here is an example image of a drink order I "borrowed" from a quick Google Image search: (Service Charge) Mandy G., WesKinetic and Ogilthorpe 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,148 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Welcome to the blog, Mandy. Yes, you are paying gratuities twice but unfortunately, that is the way it works. The grats that you prepaid already are for your cabin attendant and food (primarily). The 18% on the drinks pkg is for the bar service. Welcome to cruising. Mandy G. and Ogilthorpe 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mandy G. 2 Posted February 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thank you! I was so confused lol WAAAYTOOO and sk8erguy1978 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof4crazytocruise 236 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Some of us even pay it 3 times and happily toss a few bucks extra out here and there for outstanding service WAAAYTOOO, SpeedNoodles, KJones and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sk8erguy1978 1,153 Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 20 minutes ago, Momof4crazytocruise said: Some of us even pay it 3 times and happily toss a few bucks extra out here and there for outstanding service Yes! Prior to every cruise I visit Chase and request lots of small bills ($1's and $5's). darketower and Momof4crazytocruise 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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