We are going on a Carnival Cruise with gratuites/ tips already paid?

Question

Do we still have to pay 15% extra on all our drinks.? This is our first cruise.

Answer 1

Pre-paid gratuities normally do not cover tips for drinks.

Answer 2

NO

Answer 3

Usually 15% is added to all drink orders automatically

Answer 4

dont be misled,when you board tell them to take the gratuaties off??

dont feel scared or tight,just tell them you want all gratuities taken off.

it adds up to a lot at least £15.00 a day,get it took off .

and then tip who you think fit at the end of your holiday,as in youre main evening waiter and your cabin steward.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Maybe. When you purchase a drink you'll receive a receipt which you can pay for with cash or charge to your room. The gratuity may already be included, but if it is not, the gratuity will be at your discretion.

Answer 7

No, however, tipping the bartender or server a dollar is quite common.

Answer 8

I would bring it just in case. You really shouldn't need to. But if it is exceptional, you might want to. Especially the last day of the cruise.

Answer 9

your gratuites and tips already paid. I would ask the travel agent what that includes.  

Be aware  however that the cruise lines specify that anything bought from the bar has an AUTOMATIC 15% tip  included in its price

have a great time on your cruise.

Answer 10

The short answer to your question is yes.

The prepaid gratuities are for the Maitre'd, your table waiter, the assistant waiter, your stateroom steward and probably a few other people who are included but you never see.

The 15% service charge is added automatically to every drink you get from a bar,  whether it is alcoholic, soft or speciality coffees.

You can decide not to have the prepaid option and just tip those who actually do look after you, but you have no choice over the 15% added to you bar bills, everybody pays that.

Answer 11

No. Most cruise lines don't have money transactions on board. You sign for everything and then settle up at the end. We always tip our favourite waiter and  room steward at the end even if tips are included in the price. Have a great time. We love cruising.

Answer 12

"Have to"?  No.  Should you?  If the service is good, I'd say yes.  The better you are to the servers on the cruise, the better they are to you.  And, remember, these folks aren't making a ton of money working on the boats either.

Answer 13

No if it is included but you may want to save some for a tip at the end if they give great service they generally do.

Answer 14

No, tips are extra and you usually give them at the end of your trip to the people you think have given you good service, like the waiter on your table,  cabin stewards, etc.