I don’t drink a lot so a alcohol package does not make sense for me, I’ll be getting just a soda package. I noticed there’s a gratuity on the soda package. If I have a couple alcoholic drinks on board, should I tip the bartender?

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TheVegasSphere · Answer

No.  It’s included.  But if the bartender is nice to you and you want that bartender to maybe hook you up with a nicer pour next time or serve you before some other people, $2 or $3 in cash works wonders.  Watch how fast it disappears into their pocket.  It’s like a magic trick. :-)

maryred · Answer

Royal automatically adds an 18% auto-gratuity to every drink purchase not covered by your package purchase. Tipping extra in cash will get you better remembered by the staff and could give you an edge for faster orders when the bar or server is busy.

jallaway · Answer

only if you're feeling generous, because they will automatically tack a gratuity onto just about everything you order

Bertfish · Answer

Any package you buy you pay 18% gratuity up front. If you don’t have an alcohol package they will hand you a receipt and you can just sign it if put a tip on it since it won’t be pre loaded with that 18%. But like anywhere else, tipping is up to you

Gardengenix · Answer

They automatically add gratuity into the bill but if you have an exceptional service or one that you frequent then I'll add a couple more on.

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I don’t drink a lot so a alcohol package does not make sense for me, I’ll be getting just a soda package. I noticed there’s a gratuity on the soda package. If I have a couple alcoholic drinks on board, should I tip the bartender?

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