Do I have to pay gratuities on Royal Caribbean?

The two common rationales for not prepaying are if you have a substantial amount of onboard credit that could offset your SeaPass account charges, or if you prefer to give crew members their automatic gratuity rate in cash. Gratuities on Royal Caribbean are obligatory, so it is a matter of when you prefer to pay them.

Can you opt out of paying gratuities on Royal Caribbean?

Can you opt out of paying gratuities? If you don’t receive good service during your cruise, you can ask for the gratuities to be removed or reduced. To do this, you would need to go to the Guest Services desk on the morning of your departure and explain your reason.

What happens if you don’t prepay gratuities on Royal Caribbean?

Guests who do not prepay will see gratuities automatically added to their accounts during the cruise. The total amount will then be charged to the credit card on file at the end of the sailing. The 18% service charge at the bar or spa is added onto the bill automatically.

How much are gratuities on RCCL?

The automatic service gratuity is $14.50 USD per person, per day for guests in Junior Suites and below, or $17.50 USD per person, per day for guests in Grand Suites and above, applied to each guest’s SeaPass account on a daily basis. The gratuity applies to individual guests of all ages and stateroom categories.

How much should I tip my waiter on a cruise?

How much should I tip? Most cruise lines suggest tipping $10 to $12 per day per passenger (not per couple), regardless of age. For a seven-day cruise, this means each cruiser should budget at least $70 for gratuities, or $140 per cabin for two people.

What does prepaid gratuities on a cruise mean?

Gratuity is a fancy sounding term that cruise lines use for tips. Pre-paid gratuities means that we {Cruise Specialists} have negotiated a special offer for you and you are not expected nor will you be charged for tips.