This gratuity policy is specific to Royal Caribbean International and is provided for your reference. The details are based on the cruise line's official information. Please ensure that your cruise aligns with this policy. Cruise Direct is not responsible for any sudden changes to the policy.
Royal Caribbean International Gratuities Policy
Guests who choose not to prepay gratuities at the time of booking will have a service gratuity automatically applied to their respective SeaPass® account on a daily basis, in the amounts shown below:**
- $21.00 USD per guest, per day will be applied to guests sailing on any suite; and
- $18.50 USD per guest, per day will be applied to guests sailing on all other stateroom categories.
Gratuities collected are distributed to crew members, including dining, bar and culinary services staff, stateroom attendants, hotel services teams as well as others onboard who work to enhance the overall cruise experience.
These gratuities may be modified in the guest’s sole discretion by visiting the Guest Services desk onboard at any time prior to the morning of disembarkation. Guests sailing in group reservations should check with their group leader or travel agent for additional details.
Additionally, an 18% gratuity will be automatically added to all pre-cruise and onboard purchases of beverages and beverage packages, specialty dining and specialty dining packages, room service and mini bar purchases. A 20% gratuity will be automatically added to all pre-cruise and onboard spa and salon purchases. These gratuities are included as part of the purchase and cannot be removed.
*Policies, prices, and offers may vary and are subject to change without prior notice.
**Not applicable wherever expressly prohibited by law.