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Cunard Gratuities

The daily gratuity rate, the bar service charge, and how to prepay or adjust tips on aCunard cruise in 2026, verified against the official policy.

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Quick answer

Cunard adds $18 per guest per day in automatic gratuities, rising to $19 in suites. You can prepay them before you sail, and adjust or remove them at guest services on board.

Daily gratuity rate

Standard stateroom

$18per guest / day

Suite

$19per guest / day

Cunard adds a daily Hotel and Dining Service Charge to each guest's onboard account, set by accommodation grade: $18 per person per night for Britannia and Britannia Club, and $19 for Queens Grill and Princess Grill Suites. A separate 18% service charge applies to bar, wine, and spa purchases. All onboard charges are billed in USD.

Bar service charge

18%on drinks

Cunard adds 18% automatically to bar and beverage purchases, on top of the daily gratuity.

Prepaying and adjusting

Can prepay before sailing
Yes
Can adjust or remove on board
Yes

The charge is discretionary: you can increase, reduce, or remove it at the Purser's Desk any time before you settle your account, after which it is final. You can prepay it before boarding, and Grill Suite promotional fares often include the $19 charge. Cunard's separate legal disclaimer still lists an older $17 standard rate and 15% bar charge, so confirm the current figure at booking.

Frequently asked questions

How much are gratuities on a Cunard cruise?
Cunard adds a daily Hotel and Dining Service Charge to each guest's onboard account, set by accommodation grade: $18 per person per night for Britannia and Britannia Club, and $19 for Queens Grill and Princess Grill Suites. A separate 18% service charge applies to bar, wine, and spa purchases. All onboard charges are billed in USD.
Can I remove or adjust gratuities on Cunard?
Yes. The charge is discretionary: you can increase, reduce, or remove it at the Purser's Desk any time before you settle your account, after which it is final. You can prepay it before boarding, and Grill Suite promotional fares often include the $19 charge. Cunard's separate legal disclaimer still lists an older $17 standard rate and 15% bar charge, so confirm the current figure at booking.
Can I prepay gratuities on Cunard?
Yes, you can prepay the daily gratuity before you sail. The charge is discretionary: you can increase, reduce, or remove it at the Purser's Desk any time before you settle your account, after which it is final. You can prepay it before boarding, and Grill Suite promotional fares often include the $19 charge. Cunard's separate legal disclaimer still lists an older $17 standard rate and 15% bar charge, so confirm the current figure at booking.
Does Cunard add a gratuity to drinks?
Yes. Cunard automatically adds a 18% service charge to bar and beverage purchases, separate from the daily gratuity.
Are gratuities included in the Cunard fare?
The charge is discretionary: you can increase, reduce, or remove it at the Purser's Desk any time before you settle your account, after which it is final. You can prepay it before boarding, and Grill Suite promotional fares often include the $19 charge. Cunard's separate legal disclaimer still lists an older $17 standard rate and 15% bar charge, so confirm the current figure at booking.

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Verified Jul 2026 against the official Cunard service charge page. Cruise lines change gratuity rates without notice. Confirm with the line before you sail.