Tipping takes many forms on cruise lines. First there are the daily automated gratuities that get split up between your room steward, the main dining room staff, and some other behind-the-scenes ...

When Royal Caribbean International raised its gratuities on Nov. 1, it was the second time within a year that Royal increased the rate. The bump was marginal this time -- 50 cents per person, per day ...

Tipping on cruises can be confusing. Guests need to figure out prepaid gratuity, in-person tipping, and other extra charges that allegedly go to the crew. Yet, is this the case? In a post that ...