Gratuity, in a cruise line’s case, is money given to crew above and beyond their regular salary aboard the ship.  In most cases, crew members don’t make a whole lot as a general rule, so gratuities are a way to help them out.  They’re also a way to thank the crew for their hard work and dedication to their job.

We’ve compiled a list of each cruise line’s daily gratuity charge for your convenience.

Carnival

Suites: $15.99 per person/day
Interior, Oceanview and Balcony Rooms: $13.99 per person/day

Royal Caribbean

Suites: $17.50 per person/day
Interior, Oceanview and Balcony Rooms: $14.50 per person/day

Norwegian

Suites & The Haven: $17.50 per person/day
Interior, Oceanview and Balcony Rooms: and Mini-Suites: $14.50 per person/day

Princess

Suites/Mini Suites: $15.50/14.50 per person/day
Interior, Oceanview and Balcony Rooms: $13.50 per person/day

Celebrity

Suites: $18 per person/day
Concierge and Aqua Class Rooms: $15 per person/day
Interior, Oceanview and Balcony Rooms: $14.50 per person/day

Disney

Disney has a few options for tipping. They have a suggested amount to tip each day and pay in advance for various crew members, or you can see guest services once onboard to set the process up automatically (like most cruise lines) or pay cash.  Doing the math, if you tip their suggested amount it comes to $13.50 per person/day.

Holland America

Suites: $15 per person/day
Interior, Oceanview and Balcony Rooms: $13.50 per person/day

Cunard

Grill Rooms: $13.50 per person/day
Britannia Rooms: $11.50 per person/day

Information updated in February 2017.