Gratuity for the kids club?

[mommytoxzande]

Hi guys,

Just a quick question. Is there a gratuity charge if your child goes to the kids clubs while on board? If so is it per child, per day? Also how much is it roughly? I just don't want sticker shock!

Thanks

 

[racingfandj]

No, there is no gratuity for the kids clubs. Only the $12 per person per day recommended that covers your cabin steward and three main dining room attendants.

 

[bats]

Hi guys, Just a quick question. Is there a gratuity charge if your child goes to the kids clubs while on board? If so is it per child, per day? Also how much is it roughly? I just don't want sticker shock! Thanks

No gratuity but they may enjoy some magazines (appropriate for late teens) and gum .. Apparently the ship doesn't stock those two items.

 

[mpetersen]

Do they really appreciate/ want the magazines? We're going to use the nursery a bit and I'd love to bring the cm's something but I also don't wanna look like a huge dork handing them magazines

 

[lanejudy]

The nursery (ages 0-3) has an hourly charge of $9 ($8 for a second child).

The Club/Lab (ages 3-12) and tween/teen clubs have not additional fee.

No gratuity is expected at any of the kids' spaces. CMs there will likely refuse one if offered, and if they do accept anything it will have shared among all the Youth CMs. A few months ago there was a Youth Club CM on the DIS who recommended they enjoy current magazines and Mickey Bars delivered right before closing at night -- I'm sure that's somewhat generalized and not everyone enjoys them.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[wdwmama19]

Hi guys,

Just a quick question. Is there a gratuity charge if your child goes to the kids clubs while on board? If so is it per child, per day? Also how much is it roughly? I just don't want sticker shock!

Thanks

I believe when you use the nursery then you also have to tip gratuity on top of the $9 an hour.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I believe when you use the nursery then you also have to tip gratuity on top of the $9 an hour.

This is from a thread started by a youth activities CM, according to this, the kids' clubs CMs (that would be including the nursery) can't accept cash tips:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=50160140&postcount=652

 

[4HppyCamprs]

I believe when you use the nursery then you also have to tip gratuity on top of the $9 an hour.

We did not have gratuity in addition to the fee for the nursery.

 

[wdwmama19]

Hm, maybe they changed it because I thought the nursery told us that gratuity would be included in the bill.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Hm, maybe they changed it because I thought the nursery told us that gratuity would be included in the bill.

Well, I guess that could be right, sort of. It may be easier to just say "it's included in the price" then try to explain that they can't accept cash tips.

 

[muse7mom]

We dropped off a bag of Starburst and two bags of Dove chocolates on our last day. They were excited to see the sweets!

 

[mommytoxzande]

Perfect, Thanks for all the replies. Like I said I am just trying to make sure I am covering all my bases so I don't get a enormous bill one the last day!

 

[x00x]

they seemed quite pleased with the new 'used' magazines of my dw that we dropped off one night.