Rare DaKahuna Posted September 4 #51 Share Posted September 4 7 minutes ago, IggleDoer said: Does the staff know if we have pre-paid tips? Yes, They are aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted September 4 #52 Share Posted September 4 1 minute ago, canderson said: They have no visibility to this. I have been told differently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted September 4 #53 Share Posted September 4 Just now, DaKahuna said: I have been told differently. I'm taking it as asked very literally in the assumption that it was asked intentionally. The use of the expression "pre-paid" isn't the same as having them covered by AI. Post-Oct 2023, there has been an option to "pre-pay" gratuities. If that option is taken, that looks identical to an AI that covers tips. Both cover the full standard tip/day before the cruise starts, and the way that occurred is opaque to anyone without access to the booking info. If not taking the per diem approach, not possible to know how the money got there for a particular reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted September 4 #54 Share Posted September 4 3 minutes ago, canderson said: I'm taking it as asked very literally in the assumption that it was asked intentionally. Okay - I took it as do the staff know who has paid the gratuities ahead of time vs paying them day to day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerunner Posted September 4 #55 Share Posted September 4 Staff is very aware of who has prepaid tips and who and when if they are removed from guests account. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted September 4 #56 Share Posted September 4 6 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: Okay - I took it as do the staff know who has paid the gratuities ahead of time vs paying them day to day. They certainly know who has had gratuities removed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted September 4 #57 Share Posted September 4 23 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: Okay - I took it as do the staff know who has paid the gratuities ahead of time vs paying them day to day. That's definitely information that could be readily accessed aboard, though whether providing access to that information to crew is sanctioned by Miami is a different question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDL Posted September 4 #58 Share Posted September 4 1 hour ago, canderson said: That's definitely information that could be readily accessed aboard, though whether providing access to that information to crew is sanctioned by Miami is a different question. Prepaying the gratuities or having it deducted daily is really moot but as post #56 aptly notes they are all made aware of you go to Guest Relations and request the gratuities to be deducted as that can mean either you choose to pay on cash (not getting into the actual allocation of gratuities) or you are somehow upset enough to deduct and decide not to tip certain employees. Like most, my standard rule is to leave an additional cash tip to my cabin steward, waiter and assistant waiter and others as warranted on a case by case basis. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmoe38 Posted September 13 #59 Share Posted September 13 On 8/30/2024 at 8:30 PM, goldsmip115 said: We were on the next cruise after Randy and Connie sailed. We finally met them on a Millenium cruise from San Diego to Vancouver where we had both Penthouses. Trish We have a Penthouse for you if you are interested and the price is reasonable. If you still have our email, give us a shout. We would love to catch up. Randy and Connie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted September 13 #60 Share Posted September 13 On 9/4/2024 at 3:08 PM, IggleDoer said: Does the staff know if we have pre-paid tips? The cabin attendants know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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