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Oceania Gratuities
What the fare covers on an Oceania cruise in 2026 and which onboard purchases still carry a service charge, verified against the official policy.
Quick answer
Oceania includes gratuities in the fare, so no daily gratuity is added to your onboard account. Drinks and other onboard purchases still carry a 20% service charge.
Daily gratuity rate
Standard stateroom
Included in the fare
Gratuities for stateroom and suite attendants, butlers, and dining waitstaff are included in the fare for bookings made from October 1, 2024 on sailings from January 1, 2025, so Oceania adds no daily gratuity to your onboard account.
Bar service charge
20% on drinks
Oceania adds 20% automatically to bar and beverage purchases, even though daily gratuities are included in the fare.
Prepaying and adjusting
- Can prepay before sailing
- Not needed
- Can adjust or remove on board
- Not needed
Other purchases on board still carry a 20% service gratuity, including all beverage purchases and spa services.
Frequently asked questions
How much are gratuities on an Oceania cruise?
Can I remove or adjust gratuities on Oceania?
Can I prepay gratuities on Oceania?
Does Oceania add a gratuity to drinks?
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Sources
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- Oceania: Terms conditions accessed 2026-10-08
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Cruise lines change gratuity rates without notice. Confirm with the line before you sail.