tip amount

[adznyfan]

so have booked the fantasy in august and now see tips will be included- (sorry if this has been covered)

what amount is going to be put on my bill ?? and who is left to tip???

this is my first cruise so any help would be appreciated

 

[sissy_ib]

so have booked the fantasy in august and now see tips will be included- (sorry if this has been covered)

what amount is going to be put on my bill ?? and who is left to tip???

this is my first cruise so any help would be appreciated

Tips are not included. Tips will be charged to your on-board account. The recommend amount of $12 a night for each person in your party will be charged to your account. The total depends how many people are in your party.

ETA-Since you are on the Fantasy a 7 night cruise, the tips would be $84 per person.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

so have booked the fantasy in august and now see tips will be included- (sorry if this has been covered)

what amount is going to be put on my bill ?? and who is left to tip???

this is my first cruise so any help would be appreciated

You will be tipping your room host, dining room server, assistant server, and head server.

The tips are $12 per guest (in your room) per day. A 7 night cruise will be $84 per guest per day. Multiply that by how many people are in your room and that's your total tipping bill.

The break out of the $12 is: room host - $4 per day; server - $4 per day; assistant server - $3 per day; and head server - $1 per day.

You may adjust the amounts at Guest Services, or, if you wish, place additional cash in the tip envelopes at the end of the cruise.

 

[shburks]

I think what the OP meant is that the tips will now be added before you board...added to your final payment. Not included in the original trip price, but paid for before you board. Is that what you meant?

If that's what you meant, then everyone is technically taken care of UNLESS you're going to Palo or Remy's for dinner (probably will want to tip extra) and room service.

$84 per person will be automatically added to your final payment amount.

 

[sissy_ib]

I think what the OP meant is that the tips will now be added before you board...added to your final payment. Not included in the original trip price, but paid for before you board. Is that what you meant?

If that's what you meant, then everyone is technically taken care of UNLESS you're going to Palo or Remy's for dinner (probably will want to tip extra) and room service.

$84 per person will be automatically added to your final payment amount.

Tips are not paid before you board, unless you call DCL and pre-pay them. Tips are added on-board.

 

[kcashner]

The tips of $84 per person in your cabin will be charged to your onboard account. THey are NOT paid in advance unless you call DCL and ask to do this.

You will need additional tips for room service and the porters (if used), additional tip at Palo and Remy, and the 15% automatic gratuity on all bar items.

 

[adznyfan]

what the OP meant is that the tips will now be added before you board...added to your final payment. Not included in the original trip price, but paid for before you board. Is that what you meant?

If that's what you meant, then everyone is technically taken care of UNLESS you're going to Palo or Remy's for dinner (probably will want to tip extra) and room service.

$84 per person will be automatically added to your final payment amount.
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thanks!!! this is exactly what i meant - not a fan of prepaid tips but oh well

will take some dollar bills for room service___________

 

[sissy_ib]

what the OP meant is that the tips will now be added before you board...added to your final payment. Not included in the original trip price, but paid for before you board. Is that what you meant?

If that's what you meant, then everyone is technically taken care of UNLESS you're going to Palo or Remy's for dinner (probably will want to tip extra) and room service.

$84 per person will be automatically added to your final payment amount.
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thanks!!! this is exactly what i meant - not a fan of prepaid tips but oh well

will take some dollar bills for room service___________

Ok, but they are NOT pre-paid unless you call and specifically pre-pay them.
They are NOT added to your final cruise payment. They are added to your on-board account once you board.

 

[Namsupak]

Basically tips are added at the end of your cruise. If you do not go to GS by the end to make a change (increase or decrease) then they will assume you want to give the recommended amounts and make the appropriate charge to your onboard account. As the PPs noted there is NOT a pre-boarding charge of tips.

 

[Wadekind]

I think what the OP meant is that the tips will now be added before you board...added to your final payment. Not included in the original trip price, but paid for before you board. Is that what you meant?

If that's what you meant, then everyone is technically taken care of UNLESS you're going to Palo or Remy's for dinner (probably will want to tip extra) and room service.

$84 per person will be automatically added to your final payment amount.

DCL states that the up charge for these restaurants includes tip.

 

[Namsupak]

DCL states that the up charge for these restaurants includes tip.

While this is true it is a totally controversial issue and DCL has also been working on changes to the wording for Remy and Palo regarding gratuities as well.

 

[jilljill]

Basically tips are added at the end of your cruise. If you do not go to GS by the end to make a change (increase or decrease) then they will assume you want to give the recommended amounts and make the appropriate charge to your onboard account. As the PPs noted there is NOT a pre-boarding charge of tips.

The new word is that the tips will now be charged to your on board account on embarkation day.


Disney Cruise Line is instituting a new procedure for gratuities on all their ships. On embarkation day, guests' folios will automatically be charged for the suggested gratuity amounts for Server, Assistant Server, Head Server and Stateroom Host/Hostess. Guests can still add pre-paid gratuities at the time of booking or when making their final payments. If this isn't done, a letter will be given at check-in explaining the automatic gratuity payments. Modifications to the amount can still be made at the Guest Services Desk.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-plan.htm#tipping

 

[Wadekind]

While this is true it is a totally controversial issue and DCL has also been working on changes to the wording for Remy and Palo regarding gratuities as well.

There is no controversy, this information is available right on the website and if OP emails DCL they will respond with the same info. $84pp and the tip is included in the upcharge for Palo ($20pp) and Remy ($75pp)

Some may choose to tip more at Palo and Remy but the fact right now is that DCL says the tip is included in the service charge. Until DCL officially changes this then it is misleading and untruthful. to say otherwise.

OP is a first time cruiser looking for information and I was providing factual information not rumors, speculation or opinion.

I would tell OP that if they experience the outstanding service we did they will probably want to leave more than the suggested amount but they should not feel obligated to.

 

[adznyfan]

thanks for the info - i was looking for the amt that will now be automatically included in yr charges as opposed to what appears in the past left up to the guests discretion--

 

[sissy_ib]

thanks for the info - i was looking for the amt that will now be automatically included in yr charges as opposed to what appears in the past left up to the guests discretion--

$84 per person will be charged to your on-board account automatically. You can still go to Guest Services and have this amount changed it you wish.

 

[McNabrat]

so have booked the fantasy in august and now see tips will be included- (sorry if this has been covered)

what amount is going to be put on my bill ?? and who is left to tip???

this is my first cruise so any help would be appreciated

This is my first cruise as well and have been doing some research on tipping. I found the website that will help you calculate so you aren't shocked at the end of your cruise http://cruisetip.tpkeller.com/

It looks like Disney is pre-charging these tips to our rooms, once you board and seems inline with what this site calculates. I believe you also have the option to call DCL and have them add the pre-tip amount prior to you cruising. From what I understand, if you want adjustments made (more or less) you can do so on the ship.

I hope this helps

 

[loyemarie]

...and for first timers, on the last night of the cruise, you will find envelopes and slips of paper with pre-printed amounts for each of the 4 people you are tipping (and I believe a line where you can ADD more if you desire) , so you can personally hand them an envelope at dinner. I'm not sure if it was voluntary or not (probably was). They would get the money regardless, but I guess it gives you something to hand to them when you say thank you at the conclusion of the cruise.

 

[taximom00]

This is my first cruise as well and have been doing some research on tipping. I found the website that will help you calculate so you aren't shocked at the end of your cruise http://cruisetip.tpkeller.com/

It looks like Disney is pre-charging these tips to our rooms, once you board and seems inline with what this site calculates. I believe you also have the option to call DCL and have them add the pre-tip amount prior to you cruising. From what I understand, if you want adjustments made (more or less) you can do so on the ship.

I hope this helps

On the website there is a blank for the Dining Manager. Who is this person? The one who is at the door when you walk in? I see Dining Room Servere, Head Server, Asst Server and Stateroom Host (I know who that is!)

Guess I'm confused on everyone else (well, really on Dining Manager?)

Needless to say, I will tip everyone they say to tip and will increase if they are amazing!

Thanks

 

[sdlong329]

I think what the OP meant is that the tips will now be added before you board...added to your final payment. Not included in the original trip price, but paid for before you board.

This has been reported several times, but is incorrect. The Magic instituted the policy first (and did so when the sailed the MED). If you choose to pre-pay gratuities, it will be charged to your account on embarkation day. If you DO NOT prepay gratuities, you will receive a letter in your stateroom, which explains the gratuity policy. It is my understanding, in the latter case, gratuities are charged towards the end of the cruise. Of course, you can change gratuities ... at any time during the cruise.

THINK: HOW DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU WANT TO TIP SOMEONE ... BEFORE YOU HAVE STEPPED ON A SHIP? Personally, I NEVER prepay gratuities. For those who want to plan ahead (financially), call DCL to arrange for a shipboard credit equal to about the same amount of the suggested gratuities (currently $84 per day, for EVERYONE in your stateroom, regardless of age). Otherwise ... when you are closer to the end of your cruise, decide what gratuities YOU believe are appropriate. If everyone met your expectations ... you may feel the suggested gratuities are fine. What if your server was FABULOUS, but your stateroom host was "just okay." No problem, feel free to fill out a gratuity form ... indicating how much you want to give to Server, Assistant Server, Head Server and Stateroom Host.

On some cruise lines, gratuities over and above the suggested gratuity are split between staff (not so on DCL). What is NOT clear, is whether shipboard staff notices (mentally or otherwise) if you choose NOT to leave a gratuity on your stateroom account (some guests prefer to give CASH ONLY gratuities). Personally, my thinking is, if service was appropriate, offer the suggested gratuity on you shipboard account. If service was top notch, excellent, or otherwise exceeded your expectations, you may opt to give more. In this case, consider cash, or your shipboard account. When sailing European itineraries, consider using leftover EURO's as additional cash gratuities (cast members will be able to use the Euro's when in ports of call).

When tipping cast members in Palo or Remy, consider the value of the meal, as if you were in a fine restaurant in New York City, Miami, or Los Angeles. You know the routine ... 10% is low, 15% is normal service, 20% is excellent service (your interpretation may vary).

Some people choose to tip Kids Clubs or Babysitting service. Though I have LITTLE experience in these areas, it has been MY experience that gratuities are NOT expected.

 

[sissy_ib]

On the website there is a blank for the Dining Manager. Who is this person? The one who is at the door when you walk in? I see Dining Room Servere, Head Server, Asst Server and Stateroom Host (I know who that is!)

Guess I'm confused on everyone else (well, really on Dining Manager?)

Needless to say, I will tip everyone they say to tip and will increase if they are amazing!

Thanks

I think that blank is a glitch of some kind. If there is a Dining Manager on DCL (Sounds like a real position ) it is not a tipped position.