Need Help Deciphering Specialty Dining Charges

[ellbelle]

I just made and paid full price for five specialty dining reservations for our upcoming cruise on Koningsdam. We are 4* Mariners and in past experience we will be credited our 50% discount once onboard (although I think I read Rudi’s is now 25%?) but trying to figure what we should be credited is making me crazy. According to the cruise website I use (not big box but the one that starts with “V”) they list the per person charges as follows;

 

Rudi’s Sel de Mer $49

Canaletto $15

Pinnacle Grill $39

Tamarind $25

 

I read here that a service charge of 18% is now being added and assume we would pay that on the non discounted amount but every which way I’ve tried I can’t seem to get to the price listed on our cruise personalizer. Here is a screen shot showing the pricing. 
 

Hopefully someone can help me 🙃 Thank You!

 

 

[Cruise Suzy]

The prices on the Website don't agree with the prices I've seen elsewhere - except for Pinnacle. Canaletto $19, Tamarind $29, Rudi's $40. The prices shown on your screen include the 18%. 

[Cajuntraveler]

On the N. Amsterdam last month, DH and I ate at the Pinnacle and were charged $72.54.  We are 3 star, so get 25% off the meal.  The service charge remained 18% of the $39.00 or $7.02 each.  Here is the break down -

2X$39 =$78 - 25%(-19.50) = $58.50

2X$39=$78 X 18% (SC)      = $14.04

                Total                       = $72.54

Hope this helps.

[MAVIP]

Experience learned me:  when confirming those reservations on board, tell them you are 4star and prepaid the full amount. And check your statement.

[ellbelle]

@Cruise SuzyPerfect, thank you! 

@Cajuntraveler Thank you!

 

@MAVIP I definitely will and also babysit my onboard statement especially after reading some other billing issues with recent live from reports.

[kazu]

I’ve never had a problem getting my credit on board (although it’s still good to keep track).

 

You should get 50% back for all specialty except Sel de Mer which as you noted is 25%.  I believe the gratuity works the same as with the wine packages.  You’ll pay the full price for the 18%.  Hope this helps.