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It’s forecasted that many travelers will be taking cruises this year, and one cruise line<\/a> in particular is making an adjustment to its pricing structure.<\/p>\n

Princess Cruises has announced it will be rolling out a new “crew appreciation” fee while also increasing the cost of food and beverages.<\/p>\n

In a statement to Fox News Digital, the cruise line said, “Starting March 8, we will implement a $1-per-guest-per-day increase to the crew appreciation amount for guests who do not hold a Princess Premier, Princess Plus [pass].”<\/p>\n

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“Food and beverage service charges will be adjusted from 18% to 20% for those who do not hold a Princess Premier, Princess Plus [pass], or other beverage packages,” the statement continued.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson said the changes will help the cruise line “keep pace with rising operational costs” \u2014 and that 100% of collected gratuities will go directly to the crew.<\/p>\n

“We remain committed to delivering outstanding value and memorable vacations for our guests,” the company added.<\/p>\n

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In a related survey released this week, WalletHub found that nearly nine in 10 Americans<\/a> think the country’s tipping culture is “out of control.”<\/p>\n

Americans in general are “fed up with increased tipping obligations,” said Chip Lupo, an analyst at WalletHub.<\/p>\n

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“Tips have gone far beyond traditional establishments, which had been places like sit-down restaurants,\u00a0bars and<\/a>\u00a0hair salons,” Lupo told Fox News Digital.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nearly 22 million Americans are expected to go on ocean cruises in 2026, according to AAA\u2019s cruise forecast report.<\/p>\n

“These numbers reflect the growing demand for ocean cruises<\/a> among U.S. travelers,” said Stacey Barber, AAA Travel vice president, in a press release.<\/p>\n

“Our travel agents see this every day when booking dream vacations for AAA members,” Barber added.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Whether it\u2019s an anniversary trip to relax in the Caribbean<\/a> or a family reunion to explore Alaska, ocean cruises offer variety, convenience and lifelong memories.”<\/p>\n

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The report found that the Caribbean is the most popular cruise destination, with 72% of Americans opting for the sunny islands.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fox News Digital\u2019s Kelly McGreal contributed reporting.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/travel\/cruise-line-jacks-up-mandatory-gratuities-travelers-9-10-americans-blast-tipping <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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