Oceania Cruises · What it costs
How much are gratuities?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21Included in the fare for all guests
- Part of Oceania's Your World Included promise, announced 5 September 2024.
- Covers stateroom attendants, butlers and dining waitstaff.
- Previously included only for some guests or loyalty tiers.
In one sentence — Oceania Cruises: Included in the fare for all guests. Part of Oceania's Your World Included promise, announced 5 September 2024. Covers stateroom attendants, butlers and dining waitstaff. Previously included only for some guests or loyalty tiers. Read from Oceania Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Oceania Cruises 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.oceaniacruises.com/media/2024/Oceania+Cruises+Includes+Gratuities+For+All+Guests+As+It++Unveils+Your+World+Included+New+Value+PromiseWe 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.