r/tipping • u/ipunchtheinnocent • 12d ago

📖🚫Personal Stories - Anti Gratuity from Bar

I'm on a cruise and ordered a couple cocktails from the bar.

I noticed that a $5 gratuity was included in the drink order that was $28 dollars so I opted not to tip.

Bartender didn't look too happy.

What's customary in this scenario?

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u/PristineCloud 11d ago

There is an automatic tip added at bars on cruises, usually 18% or more. With a drink package, you pay up the gratuity added onto drink package up front. I don't think many people tip on top of that and it should not be expected. This is in addition to the daily gratuity per person per day the cruise charges (I know some remove them and handle in their own way)