Celebrity Cruises guests may need to budget more for their next sailing.
The cruise line hiked its daily gratuity rates on July 29. Passengers in Inside, Oceanview and Veranda staterooms will now pay $19.50 per guest, per day, up from $18, while the rate for Concierge and AquaClass staterooms increased from $19 to $20.50, according to an email shared with guests and the cruise line’s website.
Passengers staying in The Retreat, Celebrity’s luxe ship-within-a-ship area, will pay $24.50, up from $23.
“We hear directly from guests that our crew are the ones who help make vacation memories unforgettable,” Royal Caribbean Group, the cruise line’s parent company, told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. “In keeping with industry standards, gratuities are shared and are a part of crew compensation, reflecting their exceptional work.”
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