Are you supposed to tip on Carnival Cruise?


Are you supposed to tip on Carnival Cruise? You are welcome to reward our onboard crew for exceptional service, however, tipping is not required.


Can I pay my own gratuity on Carnival Cruise?

If you don't want the gratuities added to your Sign & sail account, why not pre-pay them instead? That way no one gets stiffed, and you can always pay an additional gratuity in cash to the staff members of your choice at the end of your cruise. Ta-Da!


Did Carnival get rid of free room service?

Carnival to Discontinue Free Room Service (Except Breakfast)


Does Carnival give you lanyards?

On embarkation day all the cruise lines sell lanyards in various places and in at least one onboard store after that. If you want a lanyard branded to Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, or any other cruise line, you can get one, but you will generally pay $15 to $20 each and may not have a lot of choices.


How much does Carnival cruise charge for tips?

Carnival Cruise Line's service gratuities are currently $16 per guest, per day for standard staterooms and $18 per person, per day for suites.


Do you still tip if you prepay gratuities?

Pre-paid gratuities means that we {Cruise Specialists} have negotiated a special offer for you and you are not expected nor will you be charged for tips. On most big-ship mainstream lines, the service crew members are dependent on the generosity of travelers for the vast majority of their salary.


What drinks are free on Carnival?

In our buffet restaurant, special drinks dispensers provide you with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, lemonade and ice tea around the clock and free of charge. In addition, you can book beverage packages for the entire duration of the cruise on the day of embarkation.


Why did Carnival charge me $200?

On embarkation day, an initial bank hold of up to $200 (depending on cruise length) is placed on all credit card and debit card accounts to verify that the card is valid: 2 - 6 day cruise: $100 USD for each stateroom charged using the same credit card or debit card.


Can I use Carnival Cruise cash to pay gratuities?

General Cruise Cash provides an immediate credit to a guest's Sail & Sign account. This credit is good for any charge made to their account including taxes and gratuity charges.


How much should I tip my room steward on a cruise?

61% tip their stateroom attendant an additional $20–$40 per couple per week, 26% tip $40–$70, and 13% tip an additional $70–$140. The average amount tipped to the head waiter was an additional $20–$50 per week per couple.


Does Carnival automatically charge gratuities?

While gratuities are automatically added to guest's shipboard accounts, the amount can be adjusted on board at the guest's request.” Passengers can choose to either pre-pay the gratuities before they sail or add them to the onboard account and pay on the second to last day of their cruise.


Is it better to tip cash on a cruise?

How much should you tip cruise waiter? The cruise gratuities cover the wait staff, so you're not obligated to give them any more of a cash tip. However, if you received outstanding service from a waiter and would like to show them your appreciation with a cash tip, $5 per day per passenger is the suggested amount.


Do cruise ship employees keep their tips?

As mentioned above, not all members of the ship staff receive a share of the gratuities paid by passengers. Bartenders, main show entertainers and third-party shop employees are some of the more obvious ones, but they're not the only ones.


Can cruise staff accept cash tip?

Again, cash might be the only thing they will take, and in most of the Caribbean you can tip in U.S. currency. As a side note, it can be nice to have some cash on your cruise so you can also tip people like street performers while in port.


How much do you tip housekeeping on a cruise?

For bartenders and housekeepers, you may also want to offer a generous tip at the beginning of the cruise (again, $20 or more, depending on your needs) to ensure great service while on board. As for daily housekeeping gratuity, $2 to $5 per person per day is a good rule of thumb.


Who do you tip at the end of a cruise?

Because they are charged on a daily basis, you do not have to worry about tipping each crew member yourself. Many passengers, however, still like to leave extra tips for their stateroom attendant and dining room waiters at the end of the cruise.


How much do you tip on a 7 day cruise?

In general, plan on giving $16–$23 in gratuities per day for each passenger. Note that the amount should be tabulated for each individual in your party—don't try to tip once per couple or group. So if you're planning to go on a 7-day cruise, expect to give a total of between $112 and $161 per person in gratuities.