arbanks51504

Thanks everyone.  I had read somewhere about the $60 a day but then saw the $14.50 per day so wasn't sure what to believe. Now my only question is: Is it $60 per day/per person (so $120 per day) or $ $30 per day/per person ($60 per day)?

My husband and I are brand new to cruising. We are going to Alaska via HAL in May. My question is: 

When checking in on board, does HAL immediately charge you for gratuities (using debit card and not pre-paying)? If so are there any other charges that need to be paid upfront? Just wanted to make sure we plan accordingly.

My husband and I are going on our first cruise in May. We are going to Alaska on HAL. My question is, we did not pre-pay our gratuities so I understand they will be charged as we are checking in. Are there any other charges we need to be aware of? I know the gratuities is 14.50 a day. Is that all I need to plan for (we aren't purchasing a drink package or anything like that) that is automatically charged in check-in?