MSC, Surprise Charges?

[SouthernMainer]

About to book my first MSC cruise.  

What other costs will pop up beyond the cruise cost, tax and port charges?  Thanks!

[oceans.calling]

We never had any. 

[SouthernMainer]

How are gratitudes handled?

 Envelopes like the old days?

 

[Two Wheels Only]

A daily charge is added (per person) to your onboard account. The amount can vary by age.

[PTC DAWG]

40 minutes ago, SouthernMainer said:

How are gratitudes handled?

 Envelopes like the old days?

 

Do any lines do that anymore?

[Essiesmom]

If you book over the phone you can prepay them.   O way to do that after you book, but I suppose you could call and have it added.  EM

[SouthernMainer]

I just need to have all costs predictable and accurate for someone.  

Recently on RCCL OV cabin, gratuities were 18pp x 4 in that cabin.

 $72 a day.  $504 for the 7 night.  

 

[ajoneen]

I think it is $16pp per day (kids might be a little less)

[oceans.calling]

If you booked before Oct 2, 2023 you can inform GS to reduce the rate to 14. Under 12 is half price. 

[SouthernMainer]

1 hour ago, oceans.calling said:

If you booked before Oct 2, 2023 you can inform GS to reduce the rate to 14. Under 12 is half price. 

Good to know!  Thanks

[Best Cat Mom]

I see that you asked this in another thread. If you booked in the US, you'll have the resort fees/gratuities added to your cabin charges. Nothing else if you don't charge anything to your cabin.

[BirdTravels]

5 hours ago, SouthernMainer said:

How are gratitudes handled?

 Envelopes like the old days?

 

Old days are long long long gone. Pay your daily service charge. 

[Agrajag27]

Our first cruise is in August and, so far, I've been impressed with all the fees seemingly showing up on the front end.

[Mark_T]

11 hours ago, SouthernMainer said:

How are gratitudes handled?

 Envelopes like the old days?

 

Envelopes are alive and well for any additional gratuities you wish to give out.

 

They are not required and MSC officially discourages it, but of course on US sailings it is still common.