Holland America Line has despatched notices to journey brokers and made modifications to its web site confirming that as of January 15, 2024, the crew appreciation automated gratuity charge will likely be elevated. The cruise line final modified gratuity charges on February 1, 2023.
Whereas this will likely or might not point out an annual improve pattern, it’s positive to be the primary of a number of main cruise strains to make such will increase within the months to return.
Holland America Line Rising Crew Gratuities
Efficient from Monday, January 15, 2024, friends crusing with Holland America Line could have a better crew appreciation service cost it doesn’t matter what kind of cabin they’re staying in.
Updates to the cruise line’s web site, in addition to notices despatched to journey brokers, have confirmed the change in addition to the brand new gratuity quantities.
“Crew Appreciation is a every day (adjustable) quantity added to your onboard account and pooled in an effort to acknowledge the numerous staff members all through our fleet who contribute to the visitor expertise,” the discover reads. “As of January 15, 2024, the every day Crew Appreciation cost is $17.00 per visitor per day for non-suite stateroom friends and $19.00 per visitor per day for suite friends.”
Beforehand, the speed was $16 for non-suite staterooms and $17.50 for suites, a charge that had been in impact from February 1, 2023. This new improve is 6% for non-suites and eight% for suites from the latest charge.
When in comparison with the gratuity charges from January 15, 2023, nevertheless, the distinction is much more excessive – non-suite gratuities have been $15.50 and suites have been $17.00 at the moment, making the rise in only one 12 months (with two separate gratuity changes) 9% and 11% for non-suites and suites, respectively.
Holland America Line does observe that “the costs are topic to alter with out discover,” as is customary with any pricing construction.
Right now, the 18% service cost added to beverage purchases, specialty restaurant expenses, and spa or salon companies stays unchanged.
