Tip Calculator Questions

Hello Travelers,

 We have received several inquiries about the tip calculator for Royal Caribbean, I wanted to provide you with further information as well as the direct link to the cruise line if there is any concern or confusion.
We want this to be a wonderful adventure and we want to make sure that no one had any unexpected surprises.  As far as gratuity rates go, the following post is linked directly form their website but for more detailed information I will include the web address and telephone number so that you will feel most comfortable.

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Q: What are gratuity guidelines for cruises?



A: So that you can thank those who have made your cruise vacation better than you could have imagined, we've developed these gratuity guidelines:

Suite attendant: $5.75 USD a day per guest

Stateroom attendant: $3.50 USD a day per guest

Dining Room Waiter: $3.50 USD a day per guest

Assistant Waiter: $2.00 USD a day per guest

Headwaiter: $.75 USD a day per guest

Note: These gratuities apply to guests of all ages.

Gratuities for other service personnel are at your discretion. A 15% gratuity will automatically be added to your bar bill or wine check when you are served.



Notice to Guests: Gratuities may be shared with other crew members depending on the particular service requirement.



Envelopes for gratuities will be provided in your stateroom on the last night of the cruise. Gratuities may be paid in the following ways:

*Pre paid by having them added to your reservation by your booking agent.


*Added to your onboard SeaPass account.


*Paid in cash at the end of the cruise
 the link for this information may be located on the Royal Caribbean website by typing the word  tip in the search line or by following the following link: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/   sign in under my account, and type tip in the upper right corner where it says search.
You may also contact them directly at (866) 562-7625

Please feel free to ask questions or concerns we are here for you, and if you ask on the blog it will be answered on the blog you never know you may be helping another traveler.


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