Q: Are there standard tipping guidelines?
A: You can ask your cruise director for individual
guidelines. The tipping structure varies by cruise line and services
provided. Place gratuities in cruise line envelopes. The following
is a general guideline of acceptable tipping protocol:
- Assistant Waiter – $2 per day/person
- Bartender – 15% of your bill*
- Busboy – $1.75 per day/person
- Dining Room Waiter – $3.50 per day/person
- Room Steward – $3.50 per day/person
- Wine Steward – 5% of your bill*
- Dining Room Captain – usually not required
- Maitre d' – usually not required
- Cabin Steward – $3.50 per day/person
- Room Service – 15% of your bill*
- Salon Service – 15% of your bill
- Spa Service – 15% of your bill
*Gratuity may be automatically added; check your bill before tipping.
Q: Don't some cruise lines charge a flat rate for gratuities?
A: Some cruise lines charge gratuities to your
account at a flat rate per day to cover services provided. We
will be happy to provide more detailed information to you upon
booking your cruise.
