Viking (Ocean / River / Expedition) Gratuity Calculator
Estimate the auto-applied daily crew gratuity for your sailing
Total daily gratuity
$280.00
2 guests × 7 nights × $20.00/person/day
Per day (all guests)
$40.00
Suite tier costs
No difference
Flat rate across cabins
Prepay savings
Same rate
Prepay locks the rate, no discount
Who gets it
Covers stateroom stewards and dining staff. A separate 15% gratuity is auto-added to bar/beverage purchases.
Removing or adjusting it
Discretionary and adjustable; guests can modify or remove the daily service charge.
Prepay vs onboard
Pre-payment available via My Viking Journey. Same dollar amount whether prepaid or onboard.
Children
Viking Ocean is adults-only (18+); not applicable for children. No separate child rate published.
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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- Do You Tip on a Cruise if Gratuity Is Included? 2026The daily auto-gratuity most cruise lines charge already covers your standard service, so you are not obligated to tip extra. But it is a separate thing from the 18-20% added to drinks and spa, and a few lines bundle it into the fare entirely. Here is exactly what is and is not covered.
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