The amount you automatically tip your crew members on a cruise is changing in the new year.
Miami-Based Royal Caribbean says it will increase daily gratuity amounts starting Jan. 2.
The hike will be more than 7 percent to $14.50 and $17.50 for guests in suites. That amounts to about $203 for a couple on a seven-day cruise, or about $406 for a family of four.
The change also affect rates on their partner ship, Celebrity.
On Celebrity, the increase will also be by more than 7 percent for standard cabins, to $14.50. The fee will increase to $15 for Concierge Class and AquaClass staterooms, and $18 for suites.
The increase is meant to reward crew members for their "outstanding service."