firebuck 353 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Those with the dining package - what do your typically tip at the specialty restaurants? Just curious as to what a good standard would be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 11,621 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 We generally tip $20 for dinner and $10 for lunch firebuck 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ellcee 1,507 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 11 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: We generally tip $20 for dinner and $10 for lunch Question - is gratuity included in the price and you're adding to it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mworkman 2,370 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, ellcee said: Question - is gratuity included in the price and you're adding to it? Gratuity is worked into everything now days. ellcee 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ellcee 1,507 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Just now, mworkman said: Gratuity is worked into everything now days. That's what I thought, just wanted to make sure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 11,621 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Yes, presumably the grat is already factored in but I don't really trust that it is going to the servers. Orange Crush, ellcee, firebuck and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firebuck 353 Posted October 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Thanks for the advice! According to Royal's website, gratuity is included in the specialty dining package, but it doesn't say how much. With the package, you're getting a decent discount over the onboard prices, so I'm not sure how much of that eats into the gratuities that the servers see. Q Are there any gratuities included in the dining package? A Yes, gratuities are included in all specialty restaurant cover charges and dining packages. Guests who have a reservation with payment may also contact 1-800-398-9819 for Pre-Cruise Planning Assistance. With the general per person charge plus drinks, what you've suggested @WAAAYTOOO seems fair. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ellcee 1,507 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 40 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Yes, presumably the grat is already factored in but I don't really trust that it is going to the servers. Agreed, just needed to adjust the budget in my head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLGooner 37 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Gratuities are included, but we always like to tip our servers in cash, that way I know they are getting it. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 11,621 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 33 minutes ago, FLGooner said: Gratuities are included, but we always like to tip our servers in cash, that way I know they are getting it. I guess I should have mentioned that...b/c we agree...we always tip in cash...never "sign" for a tip of any kind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 10,957 Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 The receipt you get will state if gratuity/service charge is included. When I was on Brilliance, it mentioned gratuity was included, even at Izumi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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