Tips on Tipping in The Mediterranean

A Mediterranean cruise offers a seamless way to explore multiple destinations without the inconveniences of hotel check-ins, packing and unpacking, or searching for good dining options. Enjoy the ease of travel and excellent service that enhances your exceptional journey.

Cruise lines simplify gratuities by automatically adding a daily service charge of $15-$25 per guest for dining and stateroom services, with an additional 15-20% for purchases like beverages and spa treatments. Prior to the end of the cruise, the Cruise Director will address more specific questions regarding tipping procedures.

If you decide to take a taxi to the pier, it’s common to simply round up to the next Euro when paying your tab. The cab drivers appreciate this and it is considered part of their income.

When you arrive at the ship on embarkation day, we suggest tipping the porters at the pier €2 per bag when they take your luggage to place it on the ship.

When visiting restaurants off the ship and during shore excursions, many hotels and restaurants will add a service charge to the bill and an additional tip is unnecessary. If no service charge has been added, a 10-20% tip for restaurant service workers is appreciated. We also recommend leaving change totaling about €1 on the table for the busboy.

For more information please call one of our Reservation Coordinators at 800 247 1899, Monday through Friday between 8:30am – 5:00pm, Pacific Time.