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[tifsauntchristy]

I am new on this message board and we are planning a cruise next summer...already booked for the western criuse...does this fee include the tips for crew members?

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by tifsauntchristy
I am new on this message board and we are planning a cruise next summer...already booked for the western criuse...does this fee include the tips for crew members?

Welcome to the DISboards!!! For the answer to your question, no, the fees for the cruise does not include the tips for your servers or your stateroom host.
From the DCL I copied this info for you:

Help! I'm really confused about tipping!
We'll make it easy. Of course, you should never feel that a reward is automatically expected from you. But it is customary to give gratuities in recognition of service, which you will most likely be treated to in abundance aboard the ship. As a guideline, may we suggest the following:

Per Guest per cruise 3-Night 4-Night 7-Night
Dining Room Server 11.00 14.75 25.75
Dining Rm Asst. Server 8.00 10.75 18.75
Dining Rm Head Server 2.75 3.75 6.50
Stateroom Host/Hostess 10.75 14.50 25.25
Dining Manager Your Discretion
Room Service Your Discretion

For your convenience, a 15% gratuity is automatically added to bar, beverage, wine, and deck service tabs. All gratuities can be charged to your room charge.