Holland America Line Tipping Policy
The "Crew Appreciation" is a daily amount for each guest that will be automatically added to your onboard account for your convenience, to recognize the efforts of a wide variety of crewmembers who contribute to the experiences of all guests. The crewmembers eligible to receive these funds work in various departments, many of whom rotate among different ships, throughout our fleet of ships.
All Holland America Line voyages starting on or after February 1, 2023, will reflect a Crew Appreciation increase of $0.50 per guest, per day. In practice, this means that guests' daily Crew Appreciation fee will change from $15.50 to $16 for those staying in Inside, Ocean View, Lanai, and Verandah staterooms and from $17 to $17.50 for those staying in Vista, Signature, Neptune, and Pinnacle Suites.
A nonrefundable Service Charge of 18% of purchase will be automatically added to optional purchases of beverage packages, drinks, dining room and specialty dining, private events, and other elected products, services or amenities provided to guests that are not included in the Cruise Fare.
Tipping Policies are subject to change by the cruise line. For the most current Holland America Line Tipping Policies, please refer to the Holland America Line website.
