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Cruise Gratuity & Tipping Calculator
Auto-gratuities quietly add up over a week-long cruise — see the total before it shows up on your final onboard account statement.
Auto-gratuity vs. extra tips
The auto-gratuity is a set daily charge per person, added automatically to your onboard account, covering stateroom, dining and other service staff collectively. Extra tips for a butler, concierge, spa therapist or shore excursion guide are separate and discretionary — they're not folded into the auto-gratuity line.
Budgeting for the last night
Because the auto-gratuity is charged daily rather than in one lump sum, it's easy to lose track of the running total until the final bill — use the per-person and whole-party totals here to plan ahead rather than being surprised.
Frequently asked questions
Can I adjust or remove the auto-gratuity?
Most cruise lines let you adjust it at guest services, but it's there by default to cover staff who don't otherwise receive individual tips — removing it isn't recommended unless service was genuinely a problem.
Do children pay the same gratuity rate?
Policies vary by cruise line — some charge the same per-person rate for every guest regardless of age, others reduce or waive it for young children. Check your specific line's policy and adjust the guest count here accordingly.
Should spa gratuity go here or in the onboard budget planner?
Either works — this calculator is for planning the exact tip amount, while the onboard spending budget planner is for a broader discretionary-spend estimate. Use whichever view is more useful for your planning.