Carnival Cruise Line Gratuity Calculator
What Carnival Cruise Line adds to your bill each day, and your total for the whole trip.
Standard cabins
$17.00
per person, per day
Suites
$18.00
per person, per day
Carnival calls this a 'Crew Appreciation' charge. Raised across the fleet in April 2026.
Gratuity Calculator
How Much Will Cruise Gratuities Cost You?
Pick your cruise line, cabin type, cruise length, and party size to see the real total — gratuities are charged per person, per day, to every guest in the cabin.
Gratuities are charged to every guest in the cabin, including kids.
Cabin Type
Carnival calls this a 'Crew Appreciation' charge. Raised across the fleet in April 2026.
Typical 2026 rates. Confirm the current rate on the Carnival source, as lines change them with little notice.
Carnival Cruise Line gratuities by cruise length
Totals for two guests sharing a cabin.
| Cruise length | Standard cabin | Suites |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | $102.00 | $108.00 |
| 4 nights | $136.00 | $144.00 |
| 5 nights | $170.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 nights | $238.00 | $252.00 |
| 10 nights | $340.00 | $360.00 |
| 14 nights | $476.00 | $504.00 |
Carnival Cruise Line gratuity questions
How much are Carnival Cruise Line gratuities per day?▾
About $17.00 per person, per day, in standard cabins, and $18.00 per person, per day, for suites. For two people on a 7-night cruise in a standard cabin, that comes to about $238.00. Rates change, so confirm the current figure on your booking.
Are Carnival Cruise Line gratuities charged for children?▾
On most lines the daily gratuity is charged for every guest in the cabin, including children, unless the line says otherwise for your sailing. Check your booking or ask the line before you budget.
Can I remove or change Carnival Cruise Line gratuities?▾
Carnival Cruise Line lets you adjust the automatic gratuity on board, usually at Guest Services. Carnival calls this a 'Crew Appreciation' charge. Raised across the fleet in April 2026.
Should I prepay Carnival Cruise Line gratuities?▾
Prepaying when you book locks in today's rate, which protects you if the line raises it before you sail, and means the charge is not added to your onboard bill. Either way the total is the same at the current rate.
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