cobra614 Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I prepaid gratuities when I purchased my cruise, so I was surprised to see them want to add them onto the drink package also. Is this correct? I don't remember doing that back in 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Yes, that is correct. The gratuities you pay for the cruise are for MDR/buffet/self service food and cabin service. The gratuities that are added on for the drink (and now, dining) packages are for the drink and specialty dining servers. RCIfan1912, DoomSlayer and Cactus527 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra614 Posted February 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Bummer, thanks for the reply. Was it always this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 26 minutes ago, cobra614 said: Bummer, thanks for the reply. Was it always this way? Yes Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Mike Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 like @WAAAYTOOO said the pre-paid gratuity for the Cabin Steward and your wait staff. If you purchase a drink (drink package or individual) you will be charged a 18% gratuity. If you go to a Specialty Restaurant your bill will have an 18% gratuity. If you purchase a dining package the gratuity will be added to that also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra614 Posted February 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Thanks for all the replies. This will be my 2nd cruise ever, and I must of forgot about the gratuities added in on my first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, cobra614 said: Thanks for all the replies. This will be my 2nd cruise ever, and I must of forgot about the gratuities added in on my first one. If you don’t buy the drink package you will find they add an automatic 18% to each individual drink you purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra614 Posted February 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 20 hours ago, Kathleen said: If you don’t buy the drink package you will find they add an automatic 18% to each individual drink you purchase. I thought about that also, went ahead and bought it yesterday during the sale. Kathleen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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