How is tipping handled?
Customarily extended at the end of the cruise, gratuities are now conveniently added to your cabin account. Approximately $12 per guest per day will be added for gratuities to the following ship personnel: cabin steward, dining room waiter, assistant waiter and servers in the buffet restaurants. If you want to give a gratuity to the maitre’d or any other staff member, you may certainly do this. A 15% gratuity is automatically added to any beverage purchased at a bar or ordered through a waiter/waitress. If you want to personally tip those individuals listed, you may have your pre-arranged gratuity removed from your cabin account at the Purser’s Desk (before the last day!). Gratuities for children are calculated at 50% of the adult rate.
