Cunard Line · What it costs
How much are gratuities?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21US$18 per person per day in Britannia and Britannia Club, US$19 in the Grills
- Charged for each night of the voyage.
- A separate 18% service charge is added to every drink bought in a bar or restaurant.
In one sentence — Cunard Line: US$18 per person per day in Britannia and Britannia Club, US$19 in the Grills. Charged for each night of the voyage. A separate 18% service charge is added to every drink bought in a bar or restaurant. Read from Cunard Line's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Cunard Line before relying on this.
Why this one catches people out
Nearly every line adds a daily service charge per person. It is not optional in practice, and it is the charge people are most often surprised by.
Where this came from
https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/service-chargesWe read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.