Gratuities are the tip pool for all of the crew on board. The cruise line collects gratuities and distributes them between the crew members- such as your room steward, dining staff, cleaning crew, laundry crew, and more.

Gratuities for Royal Caribbean is $14.50 per guest per day ($17.50 in the higher suite categories) and will be added to your onboard account automatically during the cruise. However, we encourage you to add them to the booking and prepay them when you make regular payments.

Prepaid Gratuities can be added and paid at any time before departure. Prepaying gratuities simply keeps you from having $203 added to your onboard account unexpectedly.