Disney Cruise Line Gratuity Calculator
Estimate the auto-applied daily crew gratuity for your sailing
Total daily gratuity
$224.00
2 guests × 7 nights × $16.00/person/day
Per day (all guests)
$32.00
Suite tier costs
+$157.50
+$11.25/person/day vs standard
Prepay savings
Same rate
Prepay locks the rate, no discount
Who gets it
Split per person per night across Dining Room Server, Assistant Server, Dining Room Head Server, and Stateroom Host. Standard breakdown: Server $5.25, Assistant Server $4.25, Head Server $1.25, Stateroom Host $5.25 (= $16.00).
Removing or adjusting it
Guests may adjust or remove automatic gratuities at Guest Services onboard; process is guest-friendly, no shaming.
Prepay vs onboard
Can prepay via DCL or travel agent up to 3 days before sailing. Same dollar amount whether prepaid or charged onboard.
Children
Same daily rate as adults; applies to ALL guests including infants and children.
Note: this calculator covers the daily crew gratuity only. The separate 18-20% service charge auto-added to drink packages and individual bar, dining and spa purchases is not included here (a planned future enhancement).
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