Cruise Gratuities Explained | Royal Caribbean Tips
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What are cruise gratuitities and do I need to prepay them before I get on my cruise ship?
The short answer is yes, you need to pay gratuitities.
I really wish cruise lines would just include them in the price of your cruise automatically so everybody pays the same amount towards gratuitities.
I definitely recommend just prepaying the gratuitities. So, that part is done.
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What are cruise gratuities, and do you need to prepay them before you sail? I’m Brittany, a travel agent specializing in Royal Caribbean Cruises, and here’s what you need to know: Gratuities are daily service charges paid per person to support the crew members who make your cruise experience great — including your room steward, dining staff, and housekeeping teams. You can prepay them before your cruise (recommended), or they’ll be charged to your onboard account each day. Remember: food and drink gratuities are separate. The Deluxe Beverage Package already includes those tips, while individual drink purchases automatically add an 18% gratuity. Save yourself the hassle — prepay gratuities so everything’s taken care of before boarding. Follow along with me! Please like, share, and subscribe. My FREE services include all aspects of planning that perfect vacation. Fill out a FREE Custom Quote request on my website https://brittanytravelsmmt.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mmtravels.brittany https://www.facebook.com/mmtravels.brittany https://www.instagram.com/mmtravels.brittany/