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Monday, June 15, 2026

Cruise Tipping Charges Are 'Out of Control'

Above, yours truly enjoying a cocktail on a Bahamas cruise in 2024.

The old term, "nickel and diming people to death" is something that cruise passengers have put up with over the years. This also applies to tipping (gratuities) while on board.

According to a Fox News article, it is getting worse.

They posted an article that tipping "just keeps on growing."

They start it with:

Cruise passengers are getting hit with a familiar vacation surprise: the bill that keeps growing after they book.

Daily gratuities, drink-package service charges, specialty dining fees and other automatic add-ons have become a flashpoint for travelers who say cruise vacations are being advertised one way, yet priced another.

Frustration is said to be mounting as several cruise lines have raised their gratuity or service charges in 2026.

 To read the full article, go here.

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