Tip for drink at International Cafe?

[tampadee]

Do we tip server?  Barista?  (International Cafe)

[neverbeenhere]

Yes you can.

[Another_Critic]

What is "International Cafe"?  If you are buying the drink, an 18% gratuity is automatically added.

 

 

[Itchy&Scratchy]

33 minutes ago, Another_Critic said:

What is "International Cafe"?

that's on Princess ships.

 

sort of an analog of the Cafe Promenade, but better, IMHO.

[Joseph2017China]

18% is added to all drink prices, so no, you don't tip  beyond that, ever. 

[GEORGIEGIRL]

If you are referring to "Cafe' Promenade" and just purchasing a drink and paying for it the 18% gratuity  automatically added to your bill. If you are like us and purchase the "Coffee Card" we usually leave a small tip (like a dollar) since no gratuity will be added as they only punch your card.

 

[screenname2004]

19 hours ago, Itchy&Scratchy said:

that's on Princess ships.

 

sort of an analog of the Cafe Promenade, but better, IMHO.

But you can't get self-serve coffee or hot tea at International Cafe.

[Itchy&Scratchy]

34 minutes ago, screenname2004 said:

But you can't get self-serve coffee or hot tea at International Cafe.

true, but that's not what OP's question was. He/she asked if they need to tip the barista at IC.

If they have no package, the tip will be added to the bill.

If they have a package, it's already included.

Edited December 22, 2022 by Itchy&Scratchy

[DaKahuna]

22 hours ago, tampadee said:

Do we tip server?  Barista?  (International Cafe)

 

 No.  You should not even go to the International Cafe -- especially since it has nothing to do with Royal Caribbean.  You may want to try asking on the appropriate cruise line's board.