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Latest Ncl Cruises (Norwegian Jade) Questions on Tips/Gratuities
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ive booked to go on the ncl jade, as it goes for paying 12$ gratuitie pp per day, i think thanks ridiculas, we shouldnt have to go on a cruise to pay staffs wages, i like to tip who i think at...
Submitted by ford, Blandford Forum on 18th May 2012
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade
8 answers
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Hi All, Can you ask to have you $12 charge removed form your account and tip individually? I don't mind too much, but friends of ours have asked me to ask the question. Thnaks a lot in advance
Submitted by bartlett, Ryde on 1st Nov 2011
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade
18 answers
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FANCY trying NCL but not happy about the 12$ each per day dont mind 12$ per couple per day but I need some money for drinks.Is there a way to get NCL TO CUT THIS RATE checking before I book........
Submitted by BOBBY S, PLYMOUTH on 19th Nov 2010
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
17 answers
2984 views

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can you cancel your tips on ncl cruises
Submitted by Boyne, wimborne on 27th May 2009
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
4 answers
825 views

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Do i tip the cabin steward every time i ask for extra service apart from thier usual tasks.
Submitted by Scaling, YORK on 5th May 2009
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
17 answers
1736 views

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After reading many questions and answers I am still confused regarding the tipping/service charge on the NCL Jade, I am all for paying for good service but would prefer to give the amount I feel fit...
Submitted by cheney, sheffield on 27th Apr 2009
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade
7 answers
1024 views

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if i have paid the service charges upfront, is it only the15% on drinks that i would have to pay
Submitted by barker, ilford on 24th Mar 2009
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
8 answers
1740 views

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On my ncl booking invoice totals there is a £245.00 for service charges, does this mesn I do not have to pay the $12.00 dollars per person per day charge?
Submitted by nesbitt, ilford on 23rd Mar 2009
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
6 answers
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I am thinking of going to the med with NCL and have been told that you can stop the service charges and give out your own tips is this true and if so how do you do it?
Submitted by tomas, folkestone on 4th Feb 2009
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
42 answers
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There are four of us, 4 adults and 1 three year old going on Norwegian Jade on the 28th of June around the Mediterranean for a fortnight. Can you actually get out of paying the 15% bar service...
Submitted by Hughes, Willenhall, West Midlands on 3rd Feb 2009
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
3 answers
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Having cruised with several company, this year we will be trying NCL, my question concerns gratuity payments. I have been informed that a payment of $10 per person per day will be added to my...
Submitted by COPE, RUSHDEN on 28th Jan 2009
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
16 answers
4157 views

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Do all cruise liners charge lots of money for everything on board as I was under the impression it was all included. I am hearing horror stories about NCL final bill being a fortune, is it just them...
Submitted by smith, ILFORD on 3rd Dec 2008
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
9 answers
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Do you not think that by adding 10% per person to everyones account can lead to complacency and lack of effort by staff as we experienced on the Norwegian Jade nobody was pepared to go that...
Submitted by Butler, Southampton on 4th Jul 2008
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Northern Europe
4 answers
900 views

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we sail in august on the norwegian jade, do we have to pay the $10 a day tip, we would much rather tip who gives us the best service.also, can anybody tell us about bar prices that include the...
Submitted by welsh, bootle on 18th Jun 2008
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
4 answers
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do we HAVE to pay the $10 per day as mentioned by various others for service? Ian Hounslow
Submitted by Bowers, Hounslow on 16th May 2008
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
23 answers
1829 views

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Roughly How much money (and in what currency) are for tips/gratuities?
Submitted by richards, neath on 25th Apr 2008
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
1 answer
1004 views

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we are going on our first cruise in Aug with NCL and was wondering about this 15% drinks gratuity charge which is ontop of the already charged £140 for ' tips'...
Submitted by purser, staines on 12th Mar 2008
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
5 answers
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On NCL with regards to service charges, do you have to pay?
Submitted by scott, broadstone on 4th Feb 2008
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Fjords
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Can Southern Africans book cruises directly on Cruise.co.uk?
Submitted by Knoetzen, Pretoria on 2nd Jun 2013
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean
3 answers
194 views

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hi, can anyone recommend a tour operater that organizers tours , rather than buy from the ship, going to the Mediterranean from venice, to greece, turkey croatia , etc, ,, thankyou,
Submitted by carver, jersey ci on 1st Jun 2013
Subject: NCL Cruises, Norwegian Jade, Mediterranean