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Holland America Gratuities

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

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Quick answer

Holland America adds $18 per guest per day in automatic gratuities, rising to $20 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

$20per guest / day

Holland America charges a daily Crew Appreciation that posts to your onboard account: $18.00 per guest per day for non-suite staterooms and $20.00 for suites, following a June 2026 increase from $17 and $19. The charge is added automatically each day. A separate 18% service charge applies to beverages and is already built into beverage package prices.

Bar service charge

18%on drinks

Holland America 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

You can raise, lower, or remove Crew Appreciation at Guest Services any time before your account is settled at disembarkation. It is not included in the standard Have It All fare bundle, though the Have It All Early Booking Bonus promotion does include it. Prepaying before sailing is mainly offered through promotions rather than as a standalone standard-fare option.

Frequently asked questions

How much are gratuities on a Holland America cruise?
Holland America charges a daily Crew Appreciation that posts to your onboard account: $18.00 per guest per day for non-suite staterooms and $20.00 for suites, following a June 2026 increase from $17 and $19. The charge is added automatically each day. A separate 18% service charge applies to beverages and is already built into beverage package prices.
Can I remove or adjust gratuities on Holland America?
Yes. You can raise, lower, or remove Crew Appreciation at Guest Services any time before your account is settled at disembarkation. It is not included in the standard Have It All fare bundle, though the Have It All Early Booking Bonus promotion does include it. Prepaying before sailing is mainly offered through promotions rather than as a standalone standard-fare option.
Can I prepay gratuities on Holland America?
Yes, you can prepay the daily gratuity before you sail. You can raise, lower, or remove Crew Appreciation at Guest Services any time before your account is settled at disembarkation. It is not included in the standard Have It All fare bundle, though the Have It All Early Booking Bonus promotion does include it. Prepaying before sailing is mainly offered through promotions rather than as a standalone standard-fare option.
Does Holland America add a gratuity to drinks?
Yes. Holland America automatically adds a 18% service charge to bar and beverage purchases, separate from the daily gratuity.
Are gratuities included in the Holland America fare?
You can raise, lower, or remove Crew Appreciation at Guest Services any time before your account is settled at disembarkation. It is not included in the standard Have It All fare bundle, though the Have It All Early Booking Bonus promotion does include it. Prepaying before sailing is mainly offered through promotions rather than as a standalone standard-fare option.

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