Cruise Cost Per Day Calculator
Fare plus gratuities, drinks, excursions and flights.
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ⓘ Live results
- Total cruise cost
- $5,122.00
- Per person
- $2,561.00
- Per person per day
- $365.86
- Fare share of the total
- 45%
- Gratuities total
- $252.00
- Drinks package total
- $910.00
- Extras and travel
- $1,300.00
Quick answer
The cruise fare is usually 55–70% of the real total once gratuities, drinks, excursions, wi-fi and travel to the port are included.
Cost per day = total spend ÷ nights ÷ passengers
How to use the Cruise Cost Per Day Calculator
- 1Enter the fare per person and the number of nights.
- 2Add port fees, daily gratuities and any drinks package.
- 3Include excursions and the cost of getting to the port.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Cruise fare per person1150 $
- Passengers2
- Nights7
- Port fees and taxes per person180 $
- Gratuities per person per day18 $
- Drinks package per person per day65 $
- Excursions for the whole party600 $
- Flights and hotels to reach the port700 $
Results
- Total cruise cost$5,122.00
- Per person$2,561.00
- Per person per day$365.86
- Fare share of the total45%
- Gratuities total$252.00
- Drinks package total$910.00
- Extras and travel$1,300.00
Frequently asked questions
Are gratuities optional?
They are usually charged automatically to your onboard account, and while most lines allow them to be adjusted at guest services, budgeting for them is the honest approach.
Is a drinks package worth it?
Divide the daily package price by the price of a drink onboard: most packages break even at four to six drinks a day, including coffees and bottled water.
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