The hard work and dedication of the crew members aboard all the major cruise lines can help make a holiday on the seas extra special. However, every cruise line operates a different policy for rewarding these crew members with guest gratuities. Here, we have a look through the different policies of the major cruise lines, helping you understand how much you’ll be expected to pay (in the currency used on-board).
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Price Per Day, Per Adult |
Price Per Day,Per Child | Payment Methods | Extra Charges | |
| Azamara Cruises | Included in Booking Price | Included in Booking Price | Not Applicable | 18% Gratuity Added for Spa Treatments |
| Carnival Cruises | $12.00 | $12.00 | Pre-Pay,Automatically Added to Sail & Sign Account | 15% Gratuity Added on Drinks Purchases |
| Celebrity Cruises |
$11.50 $12.00 for Concierge Class and Aquaclass Guests $15.00 for Suite Guests |
$11.50$12.00 for Concierge Class and Aquaclass Guests
$15.00 for Suite Guests |
Pre-Pay,Automatically Added to SeaPass Account | |
| Cunard Cruises |
$11.50 $13.50 for Queens and Princess Grill Suites |
$11.50$13.50 for Queens and Princess Grill Suites | Added to On Board Account | 15% Gratuity Added on Drinks and Salon Purchases |
| DisneyCruises | Guests’ Discretion | Guests’ Discretion | Pre-Pay,On Board Cruise |
15% Gratuity Added on Drinks Purchases 18% Gratuity Added for Spa Treatments |
| Fred Olsen Cruises | Guests’ Discretion | Guests’ Discretion | Added to On Board Account | Guests’ Discretion |
| Holland America |
$11.50 $12.00 for Suite Guests |
$11.50$12.00 for Suite Guests | Added to On Board Account | 15% Gratuity Added on Drinks and Salon Purchases |
| MSC Cruises | Dependent on Itinerary | Dependent on Itinerary | Added to On Board Account | 15% Gratuity Added on Drinks and Spa Purchases |
| Norwegian Cruise Line |
$12.95 $14.95 for Suite and Haven Suite Guests |
$12.95$14.95 for Suite and Haven Suite Guests | Pre-Pay,Added to On Board Account | 18% Gratuity Added on Drinks and Spa Purchases |
| P&O Cruises | £5.00 | £5.00 (12 and Older) | Added to On Board Account | |
| Princess Cruises |
$11.50 $12.00 for Mini-Suite and Suite Guests |
$11.50$12.00 for Mini-Suite and Suite Guests | Pre-Pay,Added to On Board Account | 15% Gratuity Added on Drinks and Salon Purchases |
| Royal Caribbean |
$12.95 $15.95 for Suite Guests |
$12.95$15.95 for Suite Guests | Pre-PayAdded to On Board Account | 18% Gratuity Added on Drinks Purchases |
| Thomson Cruises | Guests’ Discretion | Guests’ Discretion | Added to On Board Account | Guests’ Discretion |
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