Royal Caribbean International · What it costs
How much are gratuities?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21$18.50 per guest per day, or $21.00 in a suite
- Applied to your SeaPass account daily unless you prepay at booking.
- 18% is added automatically to drinks, drink packages, specialty dining, room service and minibar.
- 20% is added to spa and salon purchases.
- Can be changed at Guest Relations any time before the morning you get off.
In one sentence — Royal Caribbean International: $18.50 per guest per day, or $21.00 in a suite. Applied to your SeaPass account daily unless you prepay at booking. 18% is added automatically to drinks, drink packages, specialty dining, room service and minibar. 20% is added to spa and salon purchases. Can be changed at Guest Relations any time before the morning you get off. Read from Royal Caribbean International's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Royal Caribbean International 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.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-service-gratuity-expenseWe 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.