Cruising on a budget? Click here to check out our blog on how to save on your next cruise.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The crew members benefiting from cruise line gratuities<\/a> include the staff from bar and culinary, hotel services. stateroom attendants, dining room waiters and assistants, entertainment and guest services, and others working to make your cruise enjoyable.<\/p>\n Cruise line gratuities are generally added to your bill as a per day charge.<\/p>\n When exceptional service is given, you may want to increase the cruise line’s amount. The gratuity amount also depends on the cost of your stateroom.<\/p>\n Here is what to expect concerning gratuities on each major cruise line:<\/strong><\/p>\n Carnival Cruise Line<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n Starting December 1st, Carnival will charge $13.99 per person, per day for guests staying in standard rooms; and $15.99 per person, per day, for suites.<\/p>\n Azamara Club Cruises<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n Gratuities are included in all fares.<\/p>\n Celebrity Cruise Line<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n $14.50 per person, per day is charged to those in standard cabins, $15.00 for Concierge Class and AquaClass, and $18.00 for suites. 18% gratuity is added to all beverage, salon, spa, and minibar purchases.<\/p>\n Crystal Cruises<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n Gratuities are included in all fares.<\/p>\n Holland America Line<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n Starting in 2019, Holland America Line will begin charging $14.50 per day, per person for guests in standard cabins, and $16.00 for suites.<\/p>\n Norwegian Cruise Line<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n Norwegian Cruise Line charges $14.50 per day for standard cabins and $17.50 per person per day for suites and Haven guests. On the Sky and Sun ships, its two all-inclusive vessels, Norwegian charges $19.99 for standard cabins and $22.99 for suites.<\/p>\n Oceania Cruises<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n Oceania charges $16.00 per person, per day for standard cabins and $23.00 for suites. There is also an 18% charge on all beverage and spa purchases, as well as on specialty dinners.<\/p>\n Royal Caribbean International<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Royal Caribbean charges an automatic $14.50 per person, per day for standard cabins and $17.50 per person, per day for suites.<\/p>\n Silversea<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n Gratuities are included in all fares.<\/p>\n Viking Ocean Cruises<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n Viking charges $15.00 per person, per day to shipboard accounts. An additional 15% gratuity is added for bar and deck service.<\/p>\n Some cruise lines add an automatic gratuity to bar bills, spa services, and specialty restaurant bills. These fees vary between cruise lines. Tipping on a cruise<\/a> doesn’t have to be complicated. At CruiseExperts.com, we can let you know what the gratuity practice is at the cruise line you want to travel on. Our staff is ready to serve you in every way to make your travel plans materialize just the way you want them to. Ocean cruises, river cruises, family cruises, specialty cruises, and even romantic wedding cruises are all out specialty and at no cost to you. Our services are free, and the results are priceless.<\/p>\n Since fees vary between cruise lines, we can tell you what to expect for various fees. If you decide to bring your own wine on board, you may have to pay a corkage fee (as high as $10 to $25) if you want to drink it with your meal. There is often a limit on how much wine you can bring on board, and the corkage can cost more per bottle than you paid for the wine. You may find it costs less to purchase drinks in the bar.<\/p>\n At CruiseExperts.com we can help you wade through the technicalities of gratuities and fees so you can fully relax on your cruise with no worries about who pays who.<\/p>\n Don’t let worrying about gratuities knock the wind out of your sails. Give us a call and we’ll find the right cruise with the perfect fit for you. And, remember to check out our Facebook page<\/a> and join our\u00a0InnerCircle<\/a>\u00a0for exclusive offers. The new\u00a0Resource Center<\/a>\u00a0gives you all the \u201cexpert\u201d knowledge you\u2019ll need for your next cruise or cruise tour!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What You Need to Know About Cruise Line Gratuities Cruise ship crews work hard to provide passengers great service, and it is common practice for guests to reward them with gratuities. Cruise lines provide a suggested amount for different services which varies between cruises, and it is subject to change. 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