Several cruise lines have recently raised their gratuities and at the same time others have lowered them or rolled them into the price of the cruise. So who is charging for what and how much? The listings below offer a look at the amounts major lines are currently are charging to passenger bills in automatic gratuities. In addition to a flat-fee, per-day charge for … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Lines Adjusts Their Daily Service Charges
Norwegian Cruise Line is making a nominal adjustment to its daily service charges, effective April 1, 2017. Norwegian’s discretionary daily service charges make it easy for guests to provide gratuities to key onboard staff who provide superior guest service during the cruise, including their room steward, restaurant servers and behind-the-scenes support staff. The new rates … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean to start charging for room service
Royal Caribbean has made a policy change in its room service offerings, where it will charge guests a fee of $7.95 per order of room service from the All Day Menu and the American Section of the breakfast menu. Continental breakfast options will remain complimentary, so guests can still take advantage of room service without additional fees in the morning. The $7.95 fee will … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Offers Culinary Programs for Foodies & Aspiring Chefs
NonRev's who like an upscale cruise vacation love Oceania Cruises. What many nonrev's might not know is that if you are a foodie or an aspiring chef, you will really love cruising on Oceania. Oceania Cruises is well-known for its culinary options on its fleet, but they also entice foodies with the luxury cruise line by offering exceptional cooking classes offered aboard … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Interline Rates & Who Qualifies
Interliners can now book Oceania Cruises interline rates online on our website or by calling our office at . Who Qualifies? NATCA members their spouses, parents and parent-in-laws of the NATCA member and anyone sharing the cabin. You can get two cabins if approved on a request basis. Dependent children over 21 may also be approved for a cabin on request basis only. Request … [Read more...]