Cruise Gratuity Calculator
Calculate your total cruise gratuity costs for all travelers.
How Cruise Gratuities Work
Most cruise lines charge a daily gratuity per person to cover tips for the crew members who clean your cabin, serve your meals, and support your onboard experience. This rate is applied per traveler, per day, so a cabin with more travelers or a longer cruise will result in a higher total gratuity cost. Knowing this rate in advance helps you budget for the full cost of your cruise beyond the base fare.
Automatic Gratuities vs Prepaid Gratuities
Automatic gratuities are added to your onboard account daily and billed to your credit card at the end of the cruise, along with any other onboard charges. Prepaid gratuities let you pay this same amount ahead of time, either during booking or before departure, which can make it easier to manage your final onboard bill. Either way, the total amount charged for standard gratuities is the same, so choosing between them is mainly a matter of when you want to pay.
FAQ
How is the total cruise gratuity cost calculated?
The calculator multiplies the gratuity per person per day by the number of travelers to get a daily gratuity cost, then multiplies that by the number of cruise days to get the total cruise gratuity cost for everyone in your cabin or booking.
What is the difference between automatic and prepaid gratuities?
Automatic gratuities are added to your onboard account each day of the cruise and charged at the end of the cruise. Prepaid gratuities are paid in advance when you book or before you sail, covering the same daily charge but settled ahead of time.
Where do I find the gratuity per person per day rate?
Cruise lines publish their standard daily gratuity rate on their website or in your booking confirmation. This rate can vary by cruise line and by cabin type, such as standard cabins versus suites.
Can I remove or adjust automatic gratuities?
Many cruise lines allow you to adjust or remove automatic gratuities at guest services, though crew members rely on this income and most travelers choose to leave the standard amount in place.
Do gratuities cover all onboard services?
Standard gratuities typically cover dining room, cabin steward, and other included service staff. Specialty restaurants, spa services, drink packages, and room service may include separate gratuities or service charges that are not part of the standard daily rate.