Mariner discount on surcharge items?

[Bad1987]

Anyone know if your mariner discount applies to the surcharge items in any of the dining venues.

Lobster in dining room or now the second appetizer in pinnacle? 

 

Sailing in January on Nieuw Statendam

[FlaMariner]

I see nothing in the Mariner Society benefits lists for "discount on surcharge items in dining".....

 

Here is a link to the Mariner benefits:

 

https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/mariner-society.html

 

 

[albingirl]

Discount on the upcharge. Made me laugh. But, why not ask?

[DaveOKC]

I doubt it.  I do not recall one on the Pinnacle lobster addition earlier this year.  Besides, they charge you the full service charge on 50% off discounts such as wine package.

[Bad1987]

There seems to be so much talk about all the upcharges now in the dining venues so was wondering how it is handled. Specialty dining receive a mariner discountvsobthought I would ask if anyone has knowledge of it being applied.

[Bad1987]

6 minutes ago, DaveOKC said:

I doubt it.  I do not recall one on the Pinnacle lobster addition earlier this year.  Besides, they charge you the full service charge on 50% off discounts such as wine package.

Dave, am I understanding correctly...a $200 wine package discounted at 50%  has a service charge on the $200

[WannaSea]

In the volatile world of tipping etiquette (please don't throw rocks), it's not uncommon to tip based on the full price when you get complementaries or discounts. Like a comped dinner at a casino or happy hour discounts on appetizers at a bar. Some do, some don't. No choice on the HAL packages.

[FlaMariner]

53 minutes ago, Bad1987 said:

Dave, am I understanding correctly...a $200 wine package discounted at 50%  has a service charge on the $200

 

That's my experience with my wine package.....I was charged for the wine package + 18% - 25% (3 stars).

[SilvertoGold]

We have been charged consistently. If package is $100 :  18% of $100 = $18 + 50% of $100 = $50  So $18 + $50 = $68 charged.  Never a mistake!

[Florida_gal_50]

There was a time that you received a discount on the upcharge amount.  No need to make remarks about it.  The last time I was on the koningsdam they said they don’t do that anymore.  People have reported that they have gotten it unless they are confused about what discount they have gotten.  I emailed the Mariners society and never got an answer.  I called on another item so I asked.  They said it’s not a thing but I know for sure I’ve gotten it in the past.  It was never on the mdr items.  Just the specialty restaurants.

[Bad1987]

Thanks everyone for your insight. So i understand the charge now in pinnacle for instance...My order would have an additional $7 charge. A little surprised but as long as I know.

Jumbo shrimp cocktail

Heart of romaine Caesar salad

Filet Mignon

Creme Brulee

 

Cheers everyone 

[MAVIP]

12 hours ago, DaveOKC said:

I doubt it.  I do not recall one on the Pinnacle lobster addition earlier this year.  Besides, they charge you the full service charge on 50% off discounts such as wine package.

On m.s. Rotterdam VII they didnot calculate like before this Autumn. I specifically asked why the refund on my statement (bought winepackage before the cruise) was exactly half the price including the 18%. Guest service confirmed this is the way they do it now. (Other cruises this year we had the HIA package and I simply did not check our statement whenever we had extra's.....). 

[Florida_gal_50]

14 hours ago, albingirl said:

Discount on the upcharge. Made me laugh. But, why not ask?

This was actually happening at one point.  What’s to laugh about?

[albingirl]

35 minutes ago, Florida_gal_50 said:

This was actually happening at one point.  What’s to laugh about?

Sorry, I  may have misunderstood. My world is a little topsy-turvy right now.

[happyglobetrotter]

As confirmed on a previous cruise by the Pinnacle manager. The Mariners' discount is for the specialty dinner regular cost (charge), not applicable to any upcharge, extra charge or surcharge.