Cutback in Carnival Bartenders and Waiters??

[First and Ten]

I was on the Elation back in May and spent most of the days on the Serenity Deck. Never had much of a wait for a waiter to come by asking for a drink. The bars were rarely crowded, but on the few occasions there was a small crowd, put $1 or $2 next to your S&S card and bartenders will literally look right to you for your order. Worked like a charm everytime

Edited June 24, 2016 by First and Ten

[jimbo5544]

Where is the BRILLIANT Jimbo5544/ :D

 

Do you relish my comments that much?

[Je Souhaite]

Looks like we've reached a new low. Having to bribe the help to do their job.

 

With the customers suggesting it.

[gtalum]

Looks like we've reached a new low. Having to bribe the help to do their job.

 

With the customers suggesting it.

 

"the help". :D

 

Some of us have been tipping extra forever. I can't stand to wait in line and they will always serve me first.

Edited June 24, 2016 by gtalum

[Je Souhaite]

"the help". :D

 

Some of us have been tipping extra forever. I can't stand to wait in line and they will always serve me first.

 

When I see them serve someone else who arrived after me first, completely remove my tip, and let them know why. Caused one shouting match, but it was fun.

[gtalum]

When I see them serve someone else who arrived after me first, completely remove my tip, and let them know why. Caused one shouting match, but it was fun.

 

Not my problem. You'll still be waiting after I'm served. :D

[First and Ten]

Looks like we've reached a new low. Having to bribe the help to do their job.

 

With the customers suggesting it.

 

Bribe? LOL, hardly....its a gratuity

 

TIPS = To Ensure Prompt Service

 

it works :D

Edited June 24, 2016 by First and Ten

[Je Souhaite]

Bribe? LOL, hardly....its a gratuity

 

TIPS = To Ensure Prompt Service

 

it works :D

 

I do believe that was the first myth Snopes ever busted. And certainly never called a TEP anyway.

[First and Ten]

I do believe that was the first myth Snopes ever busted. And certainly never called a TEP anyway.

 

I get you probably have to save your $1's and $2's for the cigs you are smoking on the balcony....it works for the rest of us tho ;)

Edited June 24, 2016 by First and Ten

[Je Souhaite]

I get you probably have to save your $1's and $2's for the cigs you are smoking on the balcony....it works for the rest of us tho ;)

 

Wrong again. I don't smoke.

[First and Ten]

Wrong again. I don't smoke.

 

but your "partner" does

 

I've yet to read/hear one.

 

I know many still do, including my other half. If they can't see you, they don't know where it's coming from. Smoke gets disapated quite quickly, and can travel up down, forward or backward.

Edited June 24, 2016 by First and Ten

[Manualwriter]

I would just like to thank you all very much for your comments to my original questions. It does seem like Carnival is cutting back..along with some other lines. Not what I like to hear at all, but it is what it is.....I will just really check things out more before I pick my next cruise line/ cruise. I still enjoy the service. I hope you all have wonderful cruises...!!!!!

 

Manualwriter

[Karnyval]

People with Cheers slamming drinks might have an impact on service.

 

There certainly haven't been cutbacks at the Alchemy Bars that I've noticed.

[Thorncroft]

Just take your own drinks on board with you. If, after all these years, Carnival can't figure out how to distribute drinks through their own network, it may be time for some competition again.

[tonit964]

Just take your own drinks on board with you. If, after all these years, Carnival can't figure out how to distribute drinks through their own network, it may be time for some competition again.

 

Exactly.

If the wait for a drink is too long, or I see other's being served as soon as they walk up, when I've been waiting my turn, I'll go back to the cabin and make my own.:D

[jimbo5544]

When I see them serve someone else who arrived after me first, completely remove my tip, and let them know why. Caused one shouting match, but it was fun.

 

 

Shocking....but consistent

[LMaxwell]

It is definitely apparent that service staff levels have been reduced. But this is not only on Carnival.

[jimbo5544]

It is definitely apparent that service staff levels have been reduced. But this is not only on Carnival.

 

 

When are you going on the Victory?

[jimbo5544]

It is definitely apparent that service staff levels have been reduced. But this is not only on Carnival.

 

 

Cannot comment on the wait staff around pools and such, but I can say I noticed reduced staff in the atrium bar on the Sunshine last cruise.

[LMaxwell]

If people are so willing to toss another $1 or $2 per order to get basis service Carnival should just remove the added gratuity since it doesn't seem to engender prompt service and just let people tip how they want. The best tippers will get the best service, just like every where else. I think auto-tips make workers do the least amount needed since they are already "getting theirs". And now all these cruise lines have started pushing drink packages so they have no reason to provide product as fast as possible, they have already "got theirs".

 

Tipping on top of tipping on top of tipping on top of tipping. Just have a reasonable price, enough staff to provide good service, and let people tip what they feel is appropriate. You know, just like every where else in the world. Cruise ships do it so odd...

[LMaxwell]

When are you going on the Victory?

 

Next fall. You joining?

Edited June 25, 2016 by LMaxwell

[Thorncroft]

If people are so willing to toss another $1 or $2 per order to get basis service Carnival should just remove the added gratuity since it doesn't seem to engender prompt service and just let people tip how they want. The best tippers will get the best service, just like every where else. I think auto-tips make workers do the least amount needed since they are already "getting theirs". And now all these cruise lines have started pushing drink packages so they have no reason to provide product as fast as possible, they have already "got theirs".

 

Tipping on top of tipping on top of tipping on top of tipping. Just have a reasonable price, enough staff to provide good service, and let people tip what they feel is appropriate. You know, just like every where else in the world. Cruise ships do it so odd...

 

Cruise ships have you held hostage. You have no choice but to put up with whatever they want to give you. Unless of course you choose to take matters into your own hands and form a cartel of one to compete with their racket. ;)

[jimbo5544]

Cruise ships have you held hostage. You have no choice but to put up with whatever they want to give you. Unless of course you choose to take matters into your own hands and form a cartel of one to compete with their racket. ;)

 

 

LOL...have you been drinking...

[MJF0507]

Literally at the airport after getting off the Glory and although not very pushy, there was NEVER more than a 4-5 minute wait for a drink, anywhere on the ship except my cabin.

[Blackjack22]

Cruise ships have you held hostage. You have no choice but to put up with whatever they want to give you. Unless of course you choose to take matters into your own hands and form a cartel of one to compete with their racket. ;)

 

I think this was an incitement to smuggle! I'm in!