MSC Cruises to Raise Gratuities for Caribbean and Alaska Sailings in May

Starting May 10, 2026, MSC Cruises will raise its daily gratuity for all Caribbean and Alaska voyages.

For all passengers (aged 2 and older) staying in non Yacht Club staterooms, the daily gratuity will now be  $17 per person, per night – up from $16. Guests (aged 2 and older) staying in the Yacht Cub will pay $23 per person, per night – up from $20 per person, per night.

Guests who have already prepaid their service charge or who choose to prepay prior to May 11, 2026, will not have to pay the difference.

Gratuities for Mediterranean and Northern Europe sailings remain the same.