Paying tips and gratuities depends on which cruise line you choose. Some have a no-tipping policy while others offer a discretionary gratuity option. Cruise lines that have a discretionary policy will apply a charge to your onboard account which can be adjusted or removed once onboard.
| None | Discretionary | Compulsory |
| P&O | Royal Caribbean | Costa |
| Marella | Celebrity | |
| Carnival (Barbados departures) | Cunard | |
| Azamara | MSC Cruises | |
| Luxury lines | Princess | |
| Holland America | ||
| Oceania |
Click on your cruise line name to find out more about their Gratuity Policy.
P&O
Marella
Carnival
Azamara
Celebrity
Royal Caribbean
MSC
Princess
Holland America Line
Oceania