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Princess Gratuities

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

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  4. FAQ

Quick answer

Princess 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

Princess charges a daily Crew Appreciation that varies by stateroom: $18 per guest per day for interior, oceanview, and balcony; $19 for mini-suites, cabanas, and Reserve Collection; and $20 for suites. It is added automatically to your onboard account. A separate 20% service charge is added to optional drinks, dining, and other non-included purchases.

Bar service charge

20%on drinks

Princess adds 20% 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 prepay Crew Appreciation through Manage Booking, or adjust and remove it at your discretion any time on board until you settle your account before disembarkation, after which it is final. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages include prepaid Crew Appreciation, so no separate daily charge is added when you have one. Crew Appreciation is not charged to residents of Australia and New Zealand on voyages departing those regions.

Frequently asked questions

How much are gratuities on a Princess cruise?
Princess charges a daily Crew Appreciation that varies by stateroom: $18 per guest per day for interior, oceanview, and balcony; $19 for mini-suites, cabanas, and Reserve Collection; and $20 for suites. It is added automatically to your onboard account. A separate 20% service charge is added to optional drinks, dining, and other non-included purchases.
Can I remove or adjust gratuities on Princess?
Yes. You can prepay Crew Appreciation through Manage Booking, or adjust and remove it at your discretion any time on board until you settle your account before disembarkation, after which it is final. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages include prepaid Crew Appreciation, so no separate daily charge is added when you have one. Crew Appreciation is not charged to residents of Australia and New Zealand on voyages departing those regions.
Can I prepay gratuities on Princess?
Yes, you can prepay the daily gratuity before you sail. You can prepay Crew Appreciation through Manage Booking, or adjust and remove it at your discretion any time on board until you settle your account before disembarkation, after which it is final. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages include prepaid Crew Appreciation, so no separate daily charge is added when you have one. Crew Appreciation is not charged to residents of Australia and New Zealand on voyages departing those regions.
Does Princess add a gratuity to drinks?
Yes. Princess automatically adds a 20% service charge to bar and beverage purchases, separate from the daily gratuity.
Are gratuities included in the Princess fare?
You can prepay Crew Appreciation through Manage Booking, or adjust and remove it at your discretion any time on board until you settle your account before disembarkation, after which it is final. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages include prepaid Crew Appreciation, so no separate daily charge is added when you have one. Crew Appreciation is not charged to residents of Australia and New Zealand on voyages departing those regions.

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