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Oceania Now Includes Gratuities in Cruise Fares

Sep 05, 2024
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Oceania Now Includes Gratuities in Cruise Fares
Oceania Cruises now included gratuities in cruise fares.
Credit: 2024 Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises has introduced "Your World Included," a new brand value promise featuring a comprehensive set of included amenities for all guests, beginning Oct. 1. Key updates include shipboard gratuities for stateroom attendants, butlers and dining waitstaff, which will now be automatically included in the cruise fare. Previously, gratuities were only included for select guests or regions.

In addition to gratuities, the new package offers free specialty dining, unlimited Starlink Wi-Fi access, sodas, specialty coffees, teas, Vero Water, juices, smoothies, gelato, group fitness classes and laundry services. This package replaces the "Simply More" offering, which ends on Sept. 30. Notably, shore excursion credits and beverage packages will no longer be included.

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The change follows guest feedback emphasizing the importance of globally available amenities. Oceania Cruises President Frank A. Del Rio highlighted that including gratuities creates greater value for guests, with benefits valued at over $1,800 per stateroom on a typical 10-day cruise.

The updated inclusions apply to all new reservations for sailings departing on or after Jan. 1, 2025. Guests can further personalize their experience with additional options such as air transportation, transfers, and shore excursions.

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Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Oceania Cruises. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.

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