Onboard Gratuities

How can I pay tips?

For the convenience of guests, pre-paid tips may be arranged online or added to your booking by your travel agent, before your sailing date. While on board, you may have tips added to your account by filling in a pre-pay tip form. Or, you may pay in cash at the end of your cruise, using envelopes provided to you in your stateroom.

How does the Royal Caribbean suggested daily tip compare to their competitors?

Our recommendations put us in line with our competitors. Our suggested daily totals are in the middle range when compared to competitors' suggestions.

What are the benefits of Pre-Paid Gratuities/Service Charges?

The benefits of pre-paying service charges:

When you pre-pay the gratuities as part of your booking, it is normally cheaper than paying in USD when you are onboard

Pre-paying service charges gives you peace of mind making the process seamless for when you get on board.

Avoid fluctuating exchange rates onboard

Helps the guest plan their holiday budget in advance
 
Gratuities are payable in US dollars on board. If you pre-pay you don’t have to take extra cash on board or any additional foreign currency.
 
Guests that have chosen to pre-pay the service charge at the time of booking, will find vouchers to show they have chosen to pre-pay their service charges left in their stateroom approximately two days prior to disembarkation. These vouchers and envelopes will be provided for them to hand to their Stateroom Attendant, Waiter, Assistant Waiter and Head Waiter. These vouchers are non-transferable and will not be refunded.

Pre paying your service charge allows you to take advantage of our flexible dining option; My Time Dining. Please see the link below for further details of this option.

www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/why-cruise/onboard-experience/food-for-all-tastes/

Will you be adjusting the tips for bar, wine and beverage services?

No. The tip will still be 15 %, automatically added to your bar/beverage bill.

What are the guidelines for tipping onboard?

The guidelines for tipping onboard are: For guests in a Grand suite or above it is advised to be $13.90 per guest per day. For guests in a Junior suite or a Stateroom it is advised to be $11.65 per guest per day. These gratuities are paid to the following members of staff:
Suite Attendant/Housekeeping Services:  USD 7.25  a day per guest
Stateroom Attendant/Housekeeping Services:  USD 5.00  a day per guest
Dining Room Waiter:  USD 3.75  a day per guest
Assistant Waiter:  USD 2.15  a day per guest
Head Waiter:  USD 0.75  per person per day.

Tips are voluntary and at the discretion of each guest. These guidelines serve as suggestions to help guests express their gratitude for the outstanding service they experience on their Royal Caribbean cruise holiday. Tips for other service personnel are at your discretion. A 15 % gratuity will automatically be added to your bar bill or wine bill when you are served.

What are the guidelines on tips for the tour section of a cruisetour?

To thank those who served you well, we generally suggest the following guidelines:

Tour Director:  USD 3.00 (or CAD/EUR equivalent) a day per guest
Coach Driver:  USD 2.50 (or CAD/EUR equivalent) a day per guest
Train Carriage Host:  USD 1.00 (or CAD/EUR equivalent) a day per guest
Waiting Staff:  USD 2.50 (or CAD/EUR equivalent) a day per guest