Viking · What it costs
How much are gratuities?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21$20 USD per person per night, added automatically if not prepaid
- Viking calls it a recommended rate and it can be changed or paid in cash at Guest Services.
- Separately, Viking suggests $3 per person per day for local guides and $2 for local drivers.
In one sentence — Viking: $20 USD per person per night, added automatically if not prepaid. Viking calls it a recommended rate and it can be changed or paid in cash at Guest Services. Separately, Viking suggests $3 per person per day for local guides and $2 for local drivers. Read from Viking's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Viking 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.vikingcruises.com/oceans/frequently-asked-questions.htmlWe 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.