cruise tipping guide

You've booked your Princess cruise and now you're wondering about gratuities — how much should you budget, and are the automatic charges really fair? After sailing on 12 different Princess ships over the years, I'll break down exactly what you'll pay in tips and give you the insider strategies...

After sailing on seven different MSC ships across four ship classes, I've learned that MSC's gratuity system is refreshingly straightforward compared to other cruise lines — but there are some quirks you need to know about. Let me break down exactly what you'll pay, how it works, and when you...

Here's the thing about cruise gratuities that nobody talks about upfront: you're looking at roughly $14-18 per person per day in automatic tips alone, and that's before you factor in specialty dining, room service, and those moments when your waiter goes above and beyond. After 40+ cruises, I've...

If you're sailing with kids, you're probably wondering how cruise gratuities work for families. Do babies count? What about teenagers? Should you tip extra for all those poolside towel requests? After 40+ cruises with families of every size, I've learned that tipping with kids isn't just about...