On the Queen Mary 2, as with all Cunard ships, a daily "Hotel and Dining Service Charge" is automatically added to your onboard account to be distributed among the crew. As of 2026, the standard rate is typically $16.00 USD per person, per day for guests staying in Britannia staterooms, and $18.00 USD per person, per day for those in the Queens and Princess Grill suites. These charges cover the efforts of the dining and housekeeping staff who provide the signature "White Star Service." While these are the primary gratuities, you should also be aware that an automatic 15% service charge is added to all bar and wine purchases, and a 12.5% service charge is applied to spa and salon services. While these charges are technically "automatic for convenience," you have the right to visit the Purser’s Office during your voyage to adjust or remove the daily hotel service charge if you feel the service did not meet your expectations. However, most guests choose to leave them in place as a fair way to reward the hardworking crew members behind the scenes.