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Norwegian Cruise Line Hikes Gratuity Fees
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For the second time in eight months, Norwegian Cruise Line is set to increase daily gratuities for all passengers.
The gratuity hike, which will go into effect on January 1, 2023, will apply to all guests booked in regular staterooms and suites.
According to CruiseHive, in a letter sent out to guests and travel agents, NCL revealed, “At Norwegian Cruise Line, we are committed to delivering exceptional guest experience at every step of the cruise journey, and with the dedication of our shipboard team, we are able to turn your vacation dreams into reality. As such, we make it easy for guests to show their appreciation for these vacation heroes with discretionary daily services charges, which provide gratuities to key onboard team members, including room stewards, restaurant servers and behind-the-scenes support staff.”
CruiseHive reports that Haven and Suite guests will now be charged $25 per day, per person – up from $20 per day.
Club Balcony suite guests and all other guests will be charged $20 per day per person.
The new gratuity fees affect bookings made on or after January 1, 2023. For those who booked before January 1, 2023, guests can pay the old gratuity fees as long as they have prepaid their gratuities.
