AmaWaterways Tipping 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
Pre and Post Cruise
- Ship's Crew: $10 per person per day (To be divided evenly among all crew members)
- Cruise Manager: $3 per person per day
Africa
- Zambezi Queen Onboard Staff: To be divided evenly among all crew members US$15-20 per guest per day
- AmaWaterways Tour Guide: From Cape Town to Johannesburg US$5-10 per guest 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.
Tipping Policies are subject to change by the cruise line. For the most current AmaWaterways Cruise Line Tipping Policies, please refer to the AmaWaterways Cruise Line website.
