NCL Daily Gratuities, Auto-Tipping & Port Fees
Daily service charges, per-person gratuity rates by cabin tier, automatic tipping policies, and port fees on NCL.
Key Policy Breakdown
Daily Gratuity Rates
Norwegian standard staterooms pay $20.00 per person per day. Club Balcony and The Haven suites pay $25.00 per person per day.
Automatic Charge & Adjustment Policy
Daily service charges are automatically added to guest onboard accounts daily or can be prepaid prior to embarkation.
Port Taxes & Government Fees
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are added separately to booking totals based on itinerary.
Bar & Spa Service Charges
An automatic 20% gratuity applies to beverage purchases, specialty dining charges, and spa services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the daily gratuity rates on NCL?
Norwegian standard staterooms pay $20.00 per person per day. Club Balcony and The Haven suites pay $25.00 per person per day.
Can I prepay or adjust daily gratuities on NCL?
Daily service charges are automatically added to guest onboard accounts daily or can be prepaid prior to embarkation.
Are port taxes and fees included in the advertised NCL fare?
Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are added separately to booking totals based on itinerary.
What automatic service charges apply to drinks and spa treatments on NCL?
An automatic 20% gratuity applies to beverage purchases, specialty dining charges, and spa services.
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