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Tipping on cruises can be confusing: some cruise lines charge in dollars, most charge different amounts and some don’t even charge at all. It can seem like a bit of a minefield, but thankfully, we have created a handy guide to how much each cruise line charges for gratuities.
Take a look at the chart below and find out what to set aside for tips on the main cruise lines.
Are you thinking about cruising with a line we haven’t mentioned in our gratuities chart? Our Cruise Concierge team is on hand to answer any questions you may have about your getaway. Give them a call on 0207 980 2847.
Emma Smith
Emma has more than seven years' experience as a writer and has been in the travel industry for nearly five years. She loves learning about new places and cruise ships coming to market, as well as discovering fun and exciting activities to do while you sail. She has cruised with Princess Cruises, Cunard, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Avalon Waterways and Royal Caribbean and is looking to get something in her diary for 2024! Her favourite things to see on a ship include excellent entertainment, a delicious cocktail menu and extraordinary dining venues.
Can you tell me why I have to pay £80 for tips before even setting foot on the ship?
don’t think i’ll be using cruise 118 again. Iv’e sent two emails to one of the cruise concierges regarding
queries on my booking and still have had no response. Tried phoning their office this evening at 20.22,
the website states open 7 days a week 9am -10pm only for a recorded message to tell me that they were now closed. Will someone PLEASE respond to me.
Trying to book with Cruise118 I felt the sales person was pressurising me to pay gratuities upfront. Each time I said no, she gave another reason why I should pay. In the end I realised there must have been commission involved for her. I decided to book elsewhere. Way to go Cruise 118, will NOT be recommending you to my cruising friends.
Hi Helen, Sorry to hear about your experience when booking with us, this is not the level of service we want to deliver. However, I will pass your feedback on to our Cruise Concierge team who will address your feedback. Thanks, Emma.