Can you pay for excursions and Tips before you board?

[Tark]

Hey,

Just a question so I know for future reference as not quite sure how it all works.

Can you pay for excursions in advance once you book?

Or does it have to go on your ship pass and pay at end of cruise? Same with tips can these physically be paid in advance?

 

I like things a bit neat and would rather the bill on my account that I have at end of cruise is just for drinks and any other purchases.

 

Thanks for any help.

Edited February 9, 2015 by Tark

[orville99]

Yes. If you book excursions before you board, you pay when you book, and you can choose to pre-pay your gratuities when you book as well.

[Ourusualbeach]

Call whomever you booked your cruise through and they will be able to take care of prepaying gratuities. Excursions you should be able to book yourself through the cruise planner.

[Tark]

that's great. ty

[jules815]

If you were planning on dining at any of the specialty restaurants on board, you can also reserve and pay for those in advance online as well.

[Russ Lomas]

Hey,

Just a question so I know for future reference as not quite sure how it all works.

Can you pay for excursions in advance once you book?

Or does it have to go on your ship pass and pay at end of cruise? Same with tips can these physically be paid in advance?

 

I like things a bit neat and would rather the bill on my account that I have at end of cruise is just for drinks and any other purchases.

 

Thanks for any help.

You can definitely pre-pay gratuities. We just did it for all of our upcoming cruises. I am not sure about UK residents, but RCCL was offering an incredible exchange rate since we paid in Canadian funds and currently our dollar is tanking. I am not sure if you can pay in your booking funds or have to pay in US dollars, but we saved significantly by paying in Canadian funds.