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Cruise Service Charges vs. Gratuities: What's the Difference? #shorts

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Creator's Key Takeaways

That money does not go to the crew. Those are literally service charges.

But on board um Princess and other cruise ships, it's not a gratuitity. They have a service charge that they add on.

And then if you want to give that crew member um a gratuitity because they took good care of you, did a nice job, whatever, that is an additional charge.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Understand that service charges are mandatory and separate from optional gratuities.
✓If you want to tip a crew member for exceptional service, that is an additional charge.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the difference between cruise service charges and gratuities?

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Confused about cruise ship gratuities? Here's the breakdown: Service charges are mandatory add-ons, separate from optional gratuities you can give for exceptional service. #letsgotraveltips #CruiseNews #CruiseTips #TravelHacks #CruiseLife #TravelAdvice