Celebrity Cruises Raises Gratuities
Celebrity Cruises recently issued a statement to inform guests of an increase in its discretionary onboard gratuities.
According to the letter, the changes take effect on July 29, 2026. From now on, guests sailing in inside, oceanview, and balcony staterooms will pay 19.50 USD per person per day. Gratuities for Concierge Class and AquaClass passengers have increased to 20.50 USD per person per day, while the rate for guests staying in The Retreat suites is set at 24.50 USD per person per day. With this increase, every guest sailing with the company will pay an additional 1.50 USD per day, regardless of stateroom category.
«These gratuities are thoughtfully shared among our dining, bar and culinary teams, stateroom attendants and the many crew members who help create the elevated experience you'll enjoy onboard», — stated Celebrity.
The company added that passengers are welcome to prepay these gratuities at previous rates prior to their sailing. «Otherwise, they will be conveniently applied to your onboard account daily at the new rate starting on July 29, 2026», — added Celebrity.
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Currently, the Celebrity Cruises fleet consists of 15 ships, including Celebrity Xcel, which entered service in late 2025. The premium brand of Royal Caribbean Group is preparing to add another vessel to its fleet in 2028 with the debut of Celebrity Xcite.
The 140,600-ton vessel, planned for construction at the French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique, will become the newest addition to the Edge series by Celebrity. First introduced in 2018, the series currently includes five sister ships with capacities ranging from 2,900 to 3,260 passengers.
The company is also preparing to enter the river cruise market by introducing its first vessels to European rivers. As part of this project, 20 vessels are currently under construction, with the first scheduled to begin navigation on the Rhine and Danube in August 2027.
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