Cruise lines including Holland America, MSC Cruises and Carnival raise daily gratuity charges in 2026, frustrating passengers on hidden costs. The cruise lines cite their great service.

As automatic tipping fees climb across major cruise lines, a viral TikTok has reignited the debate over who really benefits from prepaid gratuities — and whether passengers should rethink how they tip ...

When Royal Caribbean International raised its gratuities on Nov. 1, it was the second time within a year that Royal increased the rate. The bump was marginal this time -- 50 cents per person, per day ...

Passengers sailing on multiple cruise lines this year may find that their total vacation costs are slightly higher than they anticipated. Cruise gratuity rates are rising across the industry, bringing ...

Cruise passengers are getting hit with a familiar vacation surprise: The bill that keeps growing long after they've booked their trip. From daily gratuities and drink package service fees to specialty ...

Don't let unexpected tipping policies sink your cruise budget—learn the ins and outs of cruise gratuities before you set sail ...