Gratuities are going up again

P&O have increased the auto gratuities they are charging on board from the 2nd of May to £5.50 from previous £5 per day, they even call it service reward scheme rather than tips/gratuities. Another line, Carnival Cruises has also announced increases from September this year the daily gratuities added will be $12.95 from $12. This […]

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Tips for and against

This is a hot topic amongst cruise goers. Should gratuities be paid in advance or is it best to pay onboard? Most cruise lines will let you choose how you pay (apart from Costa Cruises). There are pros and cons for both I suppose. If you pay in advance you can relax knowing that they […]

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Gratuities, tips and service charges

Whatever you are calling it nowadays, you have to take it into consideration when booking a cruise. In the past you were able and encouraged to tip in person your cabin steward, your waiters and so on. At present days most cruise lines will add it automatically to your on board account with all your […]

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