For guests' convenience, Celebrity Cruises automatically registers the suggested daily gratuity amount to guests' folio accounts; though guests are free to completely remove or add any additional gratuities to this daily amount with the onboard Guest Services team.
Can you opt out of paying gratuities on Celebrity Cruises?
Is Paying Gratuities Mandatory? Gratuities are automatically added to the Sea Pass account of passengers when they board the cruise, if they have not been pre-paid. However, you can adjust the daily gratuities onboard with the guest service team.
How does tipping work on Celebrity Cruises?
Gratuities for stateroom and restaurant services are shared by dining, bar and culinary services staff, stateroom attendants, and other hotel services teams. An 18% gratuity will be added to all spa and salon purchases. A 20% gratuity will be added to all specialty dining and room service onboard.
Can I pay my own gratuities on Celebrity Cruises?
Are gratuities mandatory on celebrity?
An 18% gratuity will be automatically added to all beverages, mini bar purchases, spa and salon services. Additional gratuities may be added at your discretion." Check the document you would have received when making the cruise booking.
Does prepaying gratuities save money?
Cruise gratuities are not a permanently fixed price, and for most cruise lines they typically rise every year. Prepaying your gratuities, when you are cruising more than a year in advance, could therefore save you money since you can lock them in at the older rate, before any rise is pushed through.
How do I add gratuity to my cruise?
A 18% gratuity is automatically added to all beverages and mini bar items. A 20% gratuity is automatically added to all spa & salon purchases. Guests can pre-pay gratuities by calling 866-562-7625 before the sailing.
How much extra should I tip my room steward on a cruise?
In general, it's common to tip your room steward $3 to $5 per person, per day. This amount can be increased if you have received exceptional service. It's important to keep in mind that cruise ship employees, including room stewards, rely on tips as a significant portion of their income.