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Royal Caribbean Cruise Policy

Royal Caribbean Daily Gratuities, Auto-Tipping & Port Fees

Daily service charges, per-person gratuity rates by cabin tier, automatic tipping policies, and port fees on Royal Caribbean.

Key Policy Breakdown

Daily Gratuity Rates

Royal Caribbean standard stateroom guests pay $18.00 per guest, per day. Suite guests pay $20.50 per guest, per day.

Automatic Charge & Adjustment Policy

Daily gratuities are automatically charged to the onboard SeaPass account or can be prepaid prior to sailing.

Port Taxes & Government Fees

Port taxes and government fees range from $100 to $350 per guest depending on itinerary and are quoted separately during booking.

Bar & Spa Service Charges

An automatic 18% service charge is added to all beverage, mini-bar, specialty dining, and spa purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the daily gratuity rates on Royal Caribbean?

Royal Caribbean standard stateroom guests pay $18.00 per guest, per day. Suite guests pay $20.50 per guest, per day.

Can I prepay or adjust daily gratuities on Royal Caribbean?

Daily gratuities are automatically charged to the onboard SeaPass account or can be prepaid prior to sailing.

Are port taxes and fees included in the advertised Royal Caribbean fare?

Port taxes and government fees range from $100 to $350 per guest depending on itinerary and are quoted separately during booking.

What automatic service charges apply to drinks and spa treatments on Royal Caribbean?

An automatic 18% service charge is added to all beverage, mini-bar, specialty dining, and spa purchases.

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