This gratuity policy is specific to AmaWaterways and is provided for your reference. The details are based on the cruise line's official information. Please ensure that your cruise aligns with this policy. Cruise Director is not responsible for any sudden changes to the policy.
AmaWaterways Gratuities Policy
EUROPE
7-Night Cruise
Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members.
Recommendation: 100 Euros per 7-night cruise, per guest. (AmaMagna 120 Euros per 7-night cruise, per guest)
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 25 Euros per 7-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
10-Night Cruise
Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members.
Recommendation: 143 Euros per 10-night cruise, per guest.
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 36 Euros per 10-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
11-Night Cruise
Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 158 Euros per 11-night cruise, per guest.
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked.
Recommendation: 40 Euros per 11-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
14-Night Cruise
Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: 200 Euros per 14-night cruise, per guest.
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked.
Recommendation: 50 Euros per 14-night, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
PORTUGAL
Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members.
Recommendation: 100 Euros per week, per guest.
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked. Recommendation: 30 Euros per week, per guest; 4 Euros for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
MEKONG
Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. Recommendation: US$80 per week, per guest.
Cruise Manager: Your Cruise Manager is not part of the ship’s crew and is the AmaWaterways representative who also accompanies you on any pre- and/or post-cruise hotel/land extensions you may have booked.
Recommendation: US$30 per week, per guest; US$4 for each additional day, per guest for pre- and post-cruise hotel/land extensions.
AFRICA
Ship’s Crew: The entire amount will be divided equally amongst all crew members. To be divided evenly among all crew members US$20-25 per person per day
AmaWaterways Tour Guide: From Cape Town to Johannesburg US$7-12 per person per day
Safari Lodge Stay:
Safari Ranger/Guide: US$10-20 per person per day
Game Tracker (South Africa only): US$5 person per day
Butler/Waiter at Lodges: US$5 person per day
General Lodge Staff: US$10-20 person per day
EGYPT
11-Night River Cruise and Land Journey:
Total suggested gratuities for the 12 days Secrets of Egypt and the Nile is $250 per person.
This includes, Cairo Pre- and Post-River Cruise: $130 per person, which supports the services of your Cruise Manager, Egyptologists, drivers and other land-based staff.
7-Night River Cruise: $120 per person, which supports the Hotel Manager and additional AmaDahlia crew,
*Policies, prices, and offers may vary and are subject to change without prior notice.