Cruise secrets: Ship passengers ‘handed a small envelope’ by crew when they board – why?

“However, TUI cruise lines include all tips and service charges in the total cost of the cruise, with additional tipping left up to the guests’ discretion.”

Meanwhile Express.co.uk recently reported how cruise ship firms often have generous luggage limitations – yet these vary, too.

Passengers should also be wary about following three specific dress codes at all times.

Here are the main baggage regulations for five major cruise lines:

Norwegian Cruise Line: 2 pieces of personal luggage, each weighing a maximum of 22kg.

PO: As many pieces of luggage as you like as long as they don’t exceed 23kg.

Carnival Cruises: Limited to two suitcases per guests, each weighing no more than 22kg and should not exceed 16 inches high x 24 inches wide.

Royal Caribbean: Each guest has a luggage allowance of 90kg.

Celebrity Cruises: No limitations, however suggested limitation of 2 pieces of luggage plus a carry-on bag.

Those travelling on a fly cruise have additional guidelines to adhere to.

So even if the cruise line does not have a baggage limitation, the airline will.