What is the Tipping Policy on a Cruise Ship | CruiseBooking.com

#cruisebooking #cruise #cruiseship #cruisetravel One of the first questions you think about when planning a cruise vacation is how much to tip. The charge for a tip or gratuity is fixed by cruise lines, and it is automatically added to the account of the passenger. Prepayment of gratuity is an option, or passengers can pay it onboard. Managing your budget is easy with this option, making it a great choice for cruise travelers. At guest services, you can pay your account and daily gratuities in cash. A gratuity charge is automatically added to the bill for additional drinks, restaurant meals, and spa treatments on several cruise lines. There are several cruise lines that offer different tipping policies, as they can differ from one line to another. A cruise ship's crew members receive gratuities after passenger’s board the ship, which are later divided among them. There are a few exceptions for very young children on specific cruise lines, while most cruise lines charge for children as well. Keep track of how much you have spent by reading the tipping policies thoroughly. We have covered the points mentioned below in this video: 1. Carnival Cruise Line 1) Charges a daily gratuity of $14.50 per person per day for standard cabins. 2) The rate increases to $16.50 per person per day for suites. 3) It does not charge any gratuity amount for children under 2 years of age. 4) A tip of 18% is also included in bar bills and covers costs for the Chef's Table and Bonsai Teppanyaki restaurants 2. Celebrity Cruises 1) The rate for guests staying in an interior, ocean view, or veranda stateroom is $17.50 per person, per day, 2) The rate for guests staying in a Concierge room is $18.00 per person, per day. 3) A 20% gratuity is applied when a passenger orders a drink not included in the line's All-Inclusive rate plan, as well as when purchasing a minibar product. 4) A gratuity of 18% is applied to the bill for spa and salon treatments. 3. Royal Caribbean International 1) Guests staying in standard cabins are charged $16 per person per day as gratuity, 2) Guests staying in suites are charged $18.50 3) A gratuity of 18% is also applied to bills at bars, minibars, salons, and spas. 4. Princess Cruises 1) Travelers staying in interior, oceanview, and balcony cabins must pay $16.00 per person per day, 2) Passengers staying in mini-suites and suites must pay $17 and $18 per person per day, respectively. (applies to both children and adults) 3) A gratuity of 18% is also added to bar bills, dining room wine purchases, and Lotus Spa services. 4) A gratuity of 17% to 18% is charged if guests go for specialty dining and private group functions. 5. Norwegian Cruise Line 1) Passengers staying in standard and club balcony cabins are charged $20.00 per person, per day, 2) The rate for suites is $25.00 per person, per day. (Does not apply to children under the age of three). 3) Travelers to Hawaii will additionally be charged a 4.275% prepaid service charge known as a general excise tax. 6. Disney Cruise Line 1) The daily gratuity amount is $14.50 per person, per day for all guests in standard cabins 2) $15.50 per person, per day for passengers staying in a premium cabin or suite. 3) A 15% gratuity is added to bar, drink, wine, and deck service bills, 4) An 18% gratuity is added to spa service costs. You can continue reading more about this video here: https://www.cruisebooking.com/articles/first-time-cruisers/what-is-the-tipping-policy-on-a-cruise-ship Join us for some more cruising information and booking related to First-Timers Cruise Tips: https://www.cruisebooking.com/articles/first-time-cruisers Join our channel and subscribe to get cruise tips, tricks, and insights. Watch our upcoming videos to learn more about cruising and plan your next adventure. Click here to visit our website or to book your cruise: www.cruisebooking.com Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisebookingcom • Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruise_booking • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisebookings • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cruisebookingcom For cruise booking inquiries, contact us at • Phone: +1 (866) 622-3344 • Email: info@cruisebooking.com • Support: 24/7 customer support