Not sure whether you should prepay your gratuities before your cruise or wait until you're on the ship? With millions of people sailing each year, it's a common question.
Paying early offers some benefits, but it also means more money out of your pocket before you even get on the ship. On the other hand, it can seem strange to pay gratuities before you've actually received service. Nearly every cruise line requires a daily gratuity charge for passengers, with the ability to prepay the amount.
Is there any benefit to doing so? Our opinion? We are fans of prepaying the gratuities just because it makes things simpler to have your charges taken care of before you board.
It's one less charge to worry about on the ship. But there are some very good reasons on both sides of the issue. Here's what you need to know… What Are Gratuities?
Why Do I Have to Pay Them? If you're a first-time cruiser, then the entire concept of gratuities may be a mystery. It used to be that when you took a cruise, you were left with envelopes in your cabin toward the end of the cruise.
You'd put in money to…
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