Celebrity Cruises increases its automatic daily gratuity charges by $1.50 per person, according to reports from multiple outlets. Passengers describe the change as taking place without advance notice and express frustration with the higher cost. The increase applies to the gratuity amount added automatically to cruise bills, rather than a separately arranged tip. Some travelers say they may try to counter the automatic charge by opting out of the payment and instead tipping in cash, though the specific process and timing for doing so are not detailed in the available reports. The complaints focus primarily on the unexpected nature of the adjustment and the resulting higher gratuities on board. The company’s stated rationale, if any, and the duration of the change are not covered in the excerpts provided. Overall, the reporting centers on the gratuity hike’s implementation and passengers’ reaction to the revised automatic tipping amount.