The suite category charge is going to $14.95 per person, per day. Norwegian noted suite passengers get the additional services of a concierge, butler and dedicated wait staff. (However, a tipping note on the cruise line’s website suggests that more may be expected—’for guests using concierge and butler services, we recommend they consider offering a gratuity commensurate with services rendered.’- see below for Norwegians tipping note)
Passengers who’ve already booked a cruise and are sailing after March 1, or who plan to book a cruise now through Feb. 28, can choose to pre–pay their service charges at the current rate by Feb. 28. Those with existing cruise reservations who have already pre–paid their service charges at the current rate will not be affected.
Norwegian said it last adjusted the service charge in 2009.
Tipping Note,
How the cruise lines compare
| Cruise line | Suggested tip for adults (per night) |
|---|---|
| Carnival Cruise Lines | £7.30 |
| Celebrity Cruises | £7.30 (£7.60 for AquaClass and Concierge Class cabins; £9.50 for suites) |
| Costa Cruises | £6 in Europe; £7 for Caribbean cruises |
| Cunard | Britannia category cabins £7; Grills category suites £8.25 (increasing to £7.30 and £8.60 from April 2013) |
| Cruise & Maritime Voyages | £5; £4 (over 16 nights) |
| Disney Cruise Line | £23 (3 nights); £30.50 (4 nights); £53.40 (7 nights) |
| Fred Olsen | £4 |
| Holland America | £7.30; £7.60 for suites |
| MSC Cruises | £6 (8 nights in Europe); £5.15 (over 9 nights in Europe) |
| Noble Caledonia | Included on Island Sky and Caledonia Sky. Varies depending on cruise line for other cruises booked through Noble Caledonia |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | £7.60 |
| Oceania Cruises | £9.20; £13 suites with butler |
| P&O Cruises | £3.10 (increasing to £3.50 From March 28 to April 24) |
| Princess Cruises | £7.30; £7.60 for mini suites and suites |
| Royal Caribbean | £7.40; £8.80 (Grand Suite or above) |
as of February 2013, as stated on the Times guide to gratuities and tips
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