Travelers may find the cost of their next cruise, which includes some major routes, more expensive than expected.
Holland America Line will increase its crew appreciation fees early next year. The daily gratuity costs automatically applied to each guest’s onboard account will be increased by 50 cents for both suite and non-suite staterooms to $17.50 and $16 respectively. website.
This change will take effect on February 1st.
A spokesperson for the line said the price increase follows similar changes from Princess Cruises, which include crew appreciation rates of $16 for interior, oceanview and balcony staterooms, $17 for mini-suites and club class cabins, and $17 for minisuites and club class cabins. We’re raising it to $18 for a suite. All rates are her per person per day rate, incremented by her $1.50 per group of accommodations. website.
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Price increases apply to Princess voyages departing on or after February 20th. “This daily fee recognizes the superior service provided by our teammates and is shared among many members of our hotel, dining and entertainment teams across the fleet,” a spokesperson said.
For both routes, these fares are adjustable until passengers settle them on board before disembarking.
Did other cruise companies tip more?
yes. Norwegian Cruise Line is making similar changes, increasing the service fee for its onboard ship concept The Haven and Suites to $25 per day, and for bookings made in January in the Club Balcony Suite category rooms and Rooms below that are raised to $20. . 1 onwards. Line currently charges $20 per day for The Haven and Suites, $18 for Club Balcony Suites, and $16 for other staterooms. website.
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The change is that many lines, including Princess and Norwegian, Raise prices on other itemsAs inflation continues to rise and the industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for products such as Wi-Fi and beverage packaging has increased.
Consumer prices rose 7.1% year-on-year in November, down from 7.7% in October, according to the Labor Department’s consumer price index.
