MSC Daily Gratuities, Auto-Tipping & Port Fees
Daily service charges, per-person gratuity rates by cabin tier, automatic tipping policies, and port fees on MSC.
Key Policy Breakdown
Daily Gratuity Rates
For MSC US & Caribbean sailings: Adults pay $16.00/day ($18.00/day for MSC Yacht Club); Children (2–11) pay $8.00/day.
Automatic Charge & Adjustment Policy
Daily Hotel Service Charges are automatically added to the guest onboard account.
Port Taxes & Government Fees
Port charges are clearly itemized on booking invoices.
Bar & Spa Service Charges
An automatic 18% service charge is added to onboard bar purchases, specialty dining, and spa services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the daily gratuity rates on MSC?
For MSC US & Caribbean sailings: Adults pay $16.00/day ($18.00/day for MSC Yacht Club); Children (2–11) pay $8.00/day.
Can I prepay or adjust daily gratuities on MSC?
Daily Hotel Service Charges are automatically added to the guest onboard account.
Are port taxes and fees included in the advertised MSC fare?
Port charges are clearly itemized on booking invoices.
What automatic service charges apply to drinks and spa treatments on MSC?
An automatic 18% service charge is added to onboard bar purchases, specialty dining, and spa services.
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