Payments and Gratuities

Gratuities

At Celebrity Cruises we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service during your cruise holiday. This is provided by many different members of the ships' personnel who directly and indirectly enhance your cruise holiday experience.

Pre-paid service charges (gratuities) are automatically added to every new reservation; whilst they are discretionary, pre-payment offers a convenient way for you to recognise those personnel who have enhanced your holiday experience and avoids the concern of whom to tip and when. All gratuities are paid entirely to your stateroom and restaurant service teams. In order to make celebrity select dining reservations on your booking, it is compulsory to prepay your gratuities in advance.

These service gratuities are based on the following recommended amounts:

RESTAURANT SERVICE PER PERSON PER DAY
Waiter $3.65
Assistant Waiter $2.10
Dining Room Management $1.00

STATEROOM SERVICE PER PERSON PER DAY
Butler (Suites Only) $3.50
Stateroom Service $3.50 ($4.00 for Concierge Class and AquaClass staterooms)

ALTERNATIVE SERVICE*
Other Service Personnel $1.25

* Please note that gratuities may be shared with other crew members depending on the particular service requirement.

For more information on pre-paid charges please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section

Seapass

All Celebrity ships operate on a cashless system. For onboard purchases, you will be provided with a Seapass Account. This account can be validated with a Visa, MasterCard, Novus, or American Express card, or you may arrange to pay this account by cash or traveller's check. All onboard services and purchases may then be signed for and charged to your Seapass Account. At the end of your cruise, you will receive a completely itemised statement reflecting your charges.

Paying for Shore Excursions

Shore excursions booked on board the ship will be charged to your Seapass Account. To book shore excursions, contact the Shore Excursion Desk as soon as possible after boarding your ship, as space is limited. Shore excursions may also be booked through the Celebrity Network in your stateroom and charged to your Seapass Account, or you can book online.

Currency Requirements

Only U.S. currency is accepted aboard the ships, and personal checks are not accepted. Credit cards can be used to secure cash by using the ATM located near the casino onboard.

Currency exchange services are available onboard at the Guest Relations Desk. The shops, lounges, shore excursions, and AquaSpa operate on a cashless system; therefore you must use your Seapass Account when purchasing beverages and services throughout the ship.