Cruise Gratuities: A Simple Step by Step Guide For First Time Cruisers

If you are considering taking a cruise you have probably heard the word “Gratuities” mentioned by your Travel Agent or Cruise Line. Cruise gratuities can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of your cruise so they are worth thinking about ahead of time. I’ve been on many cruises that have had many different gratuity … Read more

MSC and Gratuities – Your Guide on How Much You Can Expect to Pay

Most cruise lines either include gratuities or they don’t. MSC are slightly different in that they do include gratuities for some people but not for others. In this post, we will cover who has gratuities included within the cruise fare, and how much these gratuities may be if you do have to pay extra. Do … Read more

You Don’t Have to Pay Gratuities on THESE 10 Cruise Lines

On most cruise lines, an automatic gratuity is added to your onboard account to cover staff tips. Increasingly, cruise lines are including gratuities in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with a number of lines that include gratuities, and I much prefer this. In this post, we will look at the cruise lines that include gratuities … Read more