Gratuities, or service charges, on a Carnival Cruise are a way to recognize and reward the hardworking crew members who enhance your cruise experience. These tips go toward the dedicated staff who provide exceptional service throughout your trip, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable vacation.

Carnival’s gratuities are distributed among key team members, including:✔️ Stateroom Attendants – The ones who keep your cabin clean, stocked, and comfortable.✔️ Dining Room Staff – Your waiters, assistant waiters, and buffet staff who serve meals and drinks with a smile.✔️ Other Behind-the-Scenes Crew – While you may not always see them, other hardworking crew members in guest services and housekeeping also receive a portion of gratuities.

✔️ Standard Staterooms: $16 per person, per day✔️ Suites: $18 per person, per day(Rates are subject to change, so always check with Carnival for the latest amounts.)

✔️ Prepay Before Your Cruise – You can add gratuities to your booking before you sail, locking in the current rate and avoiding extra charges on your final bill. This is recommended to simplify your expenses.✔️ Pay Onboard – If not prepaid, gratuities will be automatically added to your onboard account and settled at the end of your cruise.✔️ Additional Tipping – While the automatic gratuity covers most service staff, you can always tip extra for exceptional service, especially for bartenders, spa staff, or room service.

✔️ It Ensures Fair Compensation – Cruise staff work long hours and depend on gratuities as part of their income.✔️ It Recognizes Excellent Service – The crew goes above and beyond to make your vacation special, and gratuities are a way to say “thank you.”✔️ It Streamlines Tipping – Instead of worrying about carrying cash or figuring out whom to tip, gratuities are automatically distributed to those who serve you.

While gratuities are technically optional, they are a customary part of cruising and essential to supporting the hardworking crew members who make your Carnival vacation unforgettable. 🚢✨