How do you get room service on a cruise?

Room service can be ordered by dialing the front desk or a dedicated room service number (if there is one). Some lines also offer the ability to order room service on interactive in-cabin TVs or on the cruise line's app. It's common for room service breakfast to be ordered via menu cards.



In 2026, ordering room service on a cruise is a seamless blend of traditional and digital methods. The most common way is via the cruise line's mobile app (such as the Royal Caribbean App or OceanMedallion for Princess), where you can browse the full menu and place orders directly from your phone. Alternatively, every stateroom is equipped with an in-cabin telephone with a dedicated "Room Service" button. For breakfast, many lines still use the traditional "door hanger" menu, where you select your items and hang the card outside your door before 3:00 AM for delivery the next morning. Some modern ships also allow you to order through the interactive guest portal on your stateroom TV. While continental breakfast is often complimentary, be aware that many lines now charge a flat delivery fee (typically around $7.95 to $9.95) for hot food or late-night orders to reduce food waste and manage staffing.

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Room service is available 24/7 on most ships, but not all items are free. Depending on the cruise line and your cabin class, room service is either a complimentary all-inclusive service, billed per item or carries a flat delivery fee.

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While meals delivered to your stateroom are free on premium cruise lines, it can get costly on popular cruise lines. Certain food items and when you order them can have a surcharge. My room service breakfast aboard Nieuw Statendam: Smoked Salmon Benedict. No charge for breakfast room service on Holland America.

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Room service makes it easy to treat your taste buds without having to set foot outside your door. Want to savor a meal in the comfort of your stateroom? Order delicious in-room dining any time — day or night. Tuck into breakfast in bed with a fresh omelet or a steaming stack of pancakes.

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A 'pack' or 'package' is considered one product. Our CHEERS! Beverage Program must be purchased for each adult (21 years of age or older) assigned to the same stateroom.

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Grab the remote, order room service and catch a movie or TV show ... all from the comfort of your stateroom. We pride ourselves with providing our guests with a variety of TV programming that is both entertaining and informative.

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The $7.95 fee will be assessed for each room service order. The change will go into effect on sailings after March 27, 2017, along with a newly updated room service menu. The move is a latest in a series of onboard policy changes for Royal Caribbean.

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Room service is a hotel amenity that allows guests to order food and drink to their rooms. Hotel staff arrange the meal with the appropriate dishware and condiments on a room service tray. It's an in-room dining best practice to offer guests a rolling room service table in case they don't want to eat in bed.

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When sailing luxury lines. Luxury cruise lines — such as Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Silversea Cruises — include crew gratuities in the cruise fare. You are not expected to tip on these sailings at all.

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In general, plan on giving $16–$23 in gratuities per day for each passenger. Note that the amount should be tabulated for each individual in your party—don't try to tip once per couple or group. So if you're planning to go on a 7-day cruise, expect to give a total of between $112 and $161 per person in gratuities.

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The drink packages are non-transferable and non-refundable and cannot be shared between guests. When you purchase, Carnival will put a sticker on your Sail & Sign card to show you purchased the package.

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Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival has one of the loosest beverage policies of all cruise lines, allowing each guest to carry on a maximum of 12 sealed 12 oz. cans or cartons of a non-alcoholic beverage (e.g., sodas, juices, milk, or sparkling water) – a policy that most cruise lines have eliminated.

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Food and drinking are usually complimentary on the cruises. You are also allowed to bring your own snack on the cruise so that you can have what you love. A certain time is fixed for every meal - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can either have it with everybody in the dining room or bring it to your room.

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Yes, there is an extra charge for hotel room service. Room service charges vary from hotel to hotel, but generally speaking, you should expect a service fee plus the cost of the food and beverages. Typically, the food and beverage charges will be listed separately on your bill.

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Activities on Cruise Ships Activities That Cost Extra on Cruises: Bingo, casino play, arcade games, escape rooms and golf simulators will all cost you extra on most ships. Additionally, hands-on cooking classes, wine and liquor tastings, and a few other courses require an extra charge outside your fare.

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