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Calculate your onboard gratuities with up-to-date 2025/2026 rates for 10 major cruise lines, per-person, per-day, and total trip cost.
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Club & Suite guests: $18.50/day
All amounts shown in USD. Confirm current gratuity rates directly with your cruise line before sailing, as published rates change without notice.
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Most cruise lines automatically add daily gratuities to your onboard account. You can adjust the amount at Guest Services, but the suggested rates are standard practice.
Auto-gratuities are pooled and distributed to your stateroom attendant, dining room servers, assistant servers, and head waiters.
Additional cash tips are appreciated for exceptional service but are entirely optional. Common recipients include bartenders, room service, and spa staff.
Yes. Virgin Voyages, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, and several luxury lines include gratuities in the cruise fare.
