RCCL new Diamond Lounge Policy?

You understand that a $1 tip on FREE drinks with no gratuities included is about 12.5% tip and not the 18% they are accustomed too?

 

 

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What do you leave when you get your free drinks?

In the DLs on European cruises i never see anyone else leaving anything at all and the waiters are surprised to receive my tip of $1 per drink.

Most people on here say they leave $1 a drink.

A little something is better than nothing! :rolleyes: It's a free drink. It doesn't matter what the same drink cost at other times of the day or evening.

Absolutely.

They get a $1 per drink from me even when my wife asks for water or a diet soda. You're overthinking this.

I agree.

Shhhhh-you are giving away our trellis bar secret. [emoji14]

That is our "go to" bar most every evening on oasis. Nice music, quiet although many folks are strolling through, usually nice weather.

 

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Thats what we did on Harmony and Allure.

Frank on the Vision a few weeks ago it was hard to get more than 5 singles from guest services or the casino at any time.

 

 

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In dl and cl on serenade it was the same servers every night so a bigger tip would be ok since they pool. Seems the same for freedom this week so far.

On grandeur it was a different server almost every night and I would want to tip per drink.

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What do you leave when you get your free drinks?

In the DLs on European cruises i never see anyone else leaving anything at all and the waiters are surprised to receive my tip of $1 per drink.

Most people on here say they leave $1 a drink.

Aren't you obligated to tip a quid

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Aren't you obligated to tip a quid

 

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Only on ships that have £sterling as their currency and they don't expect tips.

Crew on RC like dollars so i bring dollars on European cruises for crew additional tips only.

We tip the CL and DL attendants the night before our last day on the cruise. Of course, if we get drinks at a bar we tip at the time of service...normally a $1 or $2 even though the drinks are free. Would have thought most people did the same.

It’s sad that we even have to prove ourselves, when it comes to other people, that we tip enough. It wasn’t too long ago that tipping was a “trust” factor. There wasn’t a daily charge, just an envelope on the last night.

Main dining room sure seemed a bit emptier that night. Guess you know then who stiffed the crew...what a shame.

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It’s sad that we even have to prove ourselves, when it comes to other people, that we tip enough. It wasn’t too long ago that tipping was a “trust” factor. There wasn’t a daily charge, just an envelope on the last night.

Main dining room sure seemed a bit emptier that night. Guess you know then who stiffed the crew...what a shame.

 

 

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Then there is this thread where everyone trips all over themselves to prove they don’t go just for free drinks and how generous they are or the gold card they have and even when they slum it is in a junior suite. On the upside, I don’t feel the need to prove I am better than anyone posting here... not like you can prove much on an anonymous Internet forum.

JC

Then there is this thread where everyone trips all over themselves to prove they don’t go just for free drinks and how generous they are or the gold card they have and even when they slum it is in a junior suite. On the upside, I don’t feel the need to prove I am better than anyone posting here... not like you can prove much on an anonymous Internet forum.

 

JC

I often wondered why I never people that post on Cc onboard.

The ones I have met are really nice but there is a lot I haven't.

I might meet you on Symphony Ta

Then there is this thread where everyone trips all over themselves to prove they don’t go just for free drinks and how generous they are or the gold card they have and even when they slum it is in a junior suite. On the upside, I don’t feel the need to prove I am better than anyone posting here... not like you can prove much on an anonymous Internet forum.

 

 

 

JC

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Then there is this thread where everyone trips all over themselves to prove they don’t go just for free drinks and how generous they are or the gold card they have and even when they slum it is in a junior suite. On the upside, I don’t feel the need to prove I am better than anyone posting here... not like you can prove much on an anonymous Internet forum.

 

JC

FYI: when your in a JR suite, you have a Silver Card.

FYI: when your in a JR suite, you have a Silver Card.

Except for Oasis and Quantum ships, it's dark blue. 😉

Or in some cases, white

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What do you leave when you get your free drinks?

In the DLs on European cruises i never see anyone else leaving anything at all and the waiters are surprised to receive my tip of $1 per drink.

Most people on here say they leave $1 a drink.

We always have the drink packages which includes the 18% gratuity. We ask for upgraded alcohol not on the FREE list during cocktail hours. Requires our SeaPass card to purchase. From there, like you, at least a $1 a drink, sometimes more. So we are tipping on top of built in gratuity of 18% plus =>$1.

It would be nice to know if the Status Lounges share in the Bartenders gratuity pool from pre purchased drinks??

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I often wondered why I never people that post on Cc onboard.

The ones I have met are really nice but there is a lot I haven't.

I might meet you on Symphony Ta

Are you on the TA? I will be pretty easy to find. I am the guy on the flowrider all of the time, and then I will give myself away when I show up in the DL for my free drinks, and if you are still in doubt, you will find me 15 minutes before stand-up starts eating breakfast at JRs or when I show up in flip flops and board shorts in the DL and I get two cappuccinos and Austrian Stritzel and head back to my cabin early in the morning, and last identifier, I always wear long sleeve rash guard and hat while standing in the line for the flowrider. I am pretty sure there are a few more identifiers that I can share.

JC

A little something is better than nothing! :rolleyes: It's a free drink. It doesn't matter what the same drink cost at other times of the day or evening.

Yes, it’s a FREE drink that doesn’t include any gratuity. I’m curious to know if the DL/CL Bartenders share in the pre paid gratuities during cocktail hours?

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I often wondered why I never people that post on Cc onboard.

The ones I have met are really nice but there is a lot I haven't.

I might meet you on Symphony Ta

Drinks on the balcony with Bella. 😁

When do you arrive PC?

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Drinks on the balcony with Bella. 😁

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When do you arrive PC?

 

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Still cold here to have anything on the balcony. 28 degrees here tonight. Won't be long until the ships start coming to Edinburgh

Arrive Thursday 8th Nov. Miami next day then going on Mariner. Norwegian Air home on Monday

Then there is this thread where everyone trips all over themselves to prove they don’t go just for free drinks and how generous they are or the gold card they have and even when they slum it is in a junior suite. On the upside, I don’t feel the need to prove I am better than anyone posting here... not like you can prove much on an anonymous Internet forum.

 

JC

You’re overthinking it too

Are you on the TA? I will be pretty easy to find. I am the guy on the flowrider all of the time, and then I will give myself away when I show up in the DL for my free drinks, and if you are still in doubt, you will find me 15 minutes before stand-up starts eating breakfast at JRs or when I show up in flip flops and board shorts in the DL and I get two cappuccinos and Austrian Stritzel and head back to my cabin early in the morning, and last identifier, I always wear long sleeve rash guard and hat while standing in the line for the flowrider. I am pretty sure there are a few more identifiers that I can share.

 

JC

I'll look out for you. The big blue chairs next the Abyss on Harmony was pretty cool. Had a few drinks whilst watching the flowrider.

Yes, it’s a FREE drink that doesn’t include any gratuity. I’m curious to know if the DL/CL Bartenders share in the pre paid gratuities during cocktail hours?

 

 

That's why any amount someone elects to tip for the free drink is appreciated. Percentage has absolutely nothing to do with it. I personally do not care how any of the tips are divided up, no matter their job title. I consider that none of my business.

Still cold here to have anything on the balcony. 28 degrees here tonight. Won't be long until the ships start coming to Edinburgh

Arrive Thursday 8th Nov. Miami next day then going on Mariner. Norwegian Air home on Monday

That was an invite to come to the condo on Thursday. Love all, Serve all.

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That was an invite to come to the condo on Thursday. Love all, Serve all.

 

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That would be great. Thanks

 

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After NASA, I'm the 2nd best excursion in PC. 😉

Seriously, KSC would be more fun if you've never been.

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