Paying Gratuities Early

[Colorado Buffalo]

I'm all paid up for the cruise except the gratuities.

 

Is there someplace on the website or app where I can pay them? Would rather not call and be in queue.

[Biker19]

Just now, Colorado Buffalo said:

Is there someplace on the website or app where I can pay them?

No, that is only available when you first book. After that, you have to call.

[handbellplayer]

29 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

No, that is only available when you first book. After that, you have to call.

Or call your travel agent, if you used one.

[Koohiichan]

Won’t they just add gratuity as a daily charge once you board?

 

I seem to recall this from years ago.

[Biker19]

Just now, Koohiichan said:

Won’t they just add gratuity as a daily charge once you board?

Yes, but some customers want to add that pre-cruise.

[shipgeeks]

Just now, Koohiichan said:

Won’t they just add gratuity as a daily charge once you board?

 

I seem to recall this from years ago.

Yes.

[Koohiichan]

Got it. Thanks for both replies.

[LooneyCruzer]

When you sometimes book 1+ years in advance, the grat can increase so people pay at the earlier lowest price

[Mum2Mercury]

2 hours ago, Colorado Buffalo said:

I'm all paid up for the cruise except the gratuities.

 

Is there someplace on the website or app where I can pay them? Would rather not call and be in queue.

Once you're booked, you'll have to call to add gratuities.  

To avoid a long wait on the phone, call early or late; they're open until 11:00 pm. 

[cruiseboy89130]

4 hours ago, LooneyCruzer said:

When you sometimes book 1+ years in advance, the grat can increase so people pay at the earlier lowest price

Yeah and stiffing the crew!😝

[TravelinTess]

Depending on when you booked, you may be charged $16 per person, per night rather than the new rate of $18 if you call to prepay.