Not included are the expenses for beverages, shore excursions and personal spending. On cruise ships, it is customary to give gratuities to the crew. Different cruise lines handle this issue very differently. You can find more information about the gratuity procedures of Carnival Cruise Line here. Seascanner expressly does not adopt the information contained under this link as its own and does not endorse it. Please note that the information is solely under the control of the cruise line.