P&O Cruises
Iona
UK departures, four pools and a choice of 30 bars and restaurants.
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Cruise costs, by line
The fare is a starting point. These are the daily charges that can change your budget.
Seven verified policies · standard cabins and upgradesUpdated October 3, 2026
| Cruise line | Gratuities per person/day | Two adults, seven chargeable days | Drinks budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean |
Daily charge when not prepaid; exceptions where prohibited by law. | $259Non-suite; unpaid charges only | Beverages and beverage packages carry 18% gratuity. Use your sailing’s package quote. |
| Carnival |
Recommended daily gratuity; children under 2 exempt. Subtract prepaid charges. | $238Standard stateroom; unpaid charges only | CHEERS! starts at $69.95 per person/day before 20% service charge. All adults 21+ in the cabin must buy. |
| Norwegian Cruise Line |
Guests aged 3+; bookings from January 1, 2023. Hawaii has an additional tax; excluded from these worked totals. | $280Club Balcony Suite and below; unpaid charges only | Use the final beverage-package charge in your selected fare offer. Keep daily service charges separate. |
| Celebrity Cruises |
Daily charge when not prepaid; exceptions where prohibited by law. | $273Inside, Oceanview and Veranda; unpaid charges only | Beverages and beverage packages carry 20% gratuity. Use your sailing’s package quote. |
| Princess Cruises |
US/UK guests on USD-operated sailings. An applicable prepaid package covers these charges; AUD operations and Australia/NZ resident exceptions differ. | $252Interior, oceanview and balcony; unpaid charges only | 20% service charge on optional drinks not included in the fare. Do not add charges already covered by an applicable package. |
| P&O Cruises |
Gratuities included in the holiday price. Optional extra tipping is discretionary. | No additional daily gratuityAll accommodation; unpaid charges only | Classic package: £55 per person/day for 5–14 nights; £50 for 15+ nights, before advertised advance-booking discounts. |
| Cunard |
Hotel and dining charge applies to all guests, for each night aboard. Subtract any amount already included in the quote. | $252Britannia and Britannia Club; unpaid charges only | 18% service charge on beverage purchases in bars and restaurants. Onboard billing is in USD. |
Package and Wi-Fi offers vary by sailing; use the final quote. Read the full gratuities and drinks comparison.
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