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I just got off a Celebrity 2-week and actually asked this of the staff. Cabin staff said they keep everything they get. They do have to share with their assistant, but they did not say how much. I assumed cocktaile staff pooled their tips, but I was told by two cocktail waiters that the 15% automatic bar charge is theirs to keep - that explains why some are more aggressive than others. Celebrity makes it very clear that the Assistant Housekeeper gratuity is pooled and shared among the staff who do not get tips directly - public area cleaners, room service waiters, etc. I was also told by our Butler in 2001 that they are paid only $25 per week. I assumed it was low, but I didn't assume that low.

[QUOTE="glanders, post: 934927"] I just got off a Celebrity 2-week and actually asked this of the staff. Cabin staff said they keep everything they get. They do have to share with their assistant, but they did not say how much. I assumed cocktaile staff pooled their tips, but I was told by two cocktail waiters that the 15% automatic bar charge is theirs to keep - that explains why some are more aggressive than others. Celebrity makes it very clear that the Assistant Housekeeper gratuity is pooled and shared among the staff who do not get tips directly - public area cleaners, room service waiters, etc. I was also told by our Butler in 2001 that they are paid only $25 per week. I assumed it was low, but I didn't assume that low. [/QUOTE]

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