How Much To Tip Stateroom Attendant On Cruise?

Tiping on a cruise ship is a common practice, especially when the service level exceeds expectations. Bar service typically has an automatic gratuity applied on the check, but 61% of passengers tip their stateroom attendant an additional 20-40 per couple per week, 26% tip 40-70, and 13% tip 70-140. The average amount tipped to the head waiter was an additional 20-50 per week per couple.

Onboard room service on a cruise usually leaves a small tip of 1-5 per delivery, with most going to stateroom stewards and main dining room servers. The price for standard rooms is 13.99 per personday, while suites are priced at 15.99 per personday. Tipping on a cruise does not have to be complicated, but understanding the big picture is crucial to budget for your vacation appropriately. Cruise lines typically suggest gratuities of 14-20 per person, per day. Princess Cruises offers a current tip amount of 16 per day for each passenger staying in interior, ocean-view, and balcony staterooms, 17 per day for mini suites, and 18 per day for suites.

Tip amounts to room stewards vary between 2 and 20 per day, depending on the length of the cruise. Many people prefer to tip extra at the start of their cruise to ensure they get the best service for the duration of their sailing. General guidelines are 5-10 per person per day on a cruise. Stewards on a cruise do a bit more than hotel staff, so it’s important to tip them accordingly.

Cruise lines usually charge a crew gratuity on your daily bill, which is around 14 per day. 61% of passengers tip their stateroom attendant an additional 20-40 per couple per week, 26% tip 40-70, and 13% tip 70-140. The amounts starting around 11.50 to 16 are generally paid per passenger, per day, and vary among cruise lines and stateroom categories. It’s also a nice gesture to hand a small tip (1 to 2) to room service attendants, especially if they come to your cabin.