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Onboard Gratuities :: Disney Cruise Line

Auburn Huhmann
Auburn Huhmann
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👁️ 698 views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 5:27
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Creator's Key Takeaways

everybody hates paying gratuities but honestly this is how the Disney cast members make their money on the ship

the automatic gratuities you can change them too but at the end of your cruise you'll get a slip

the total per day is $13.50 per guest per day of the cruise

there are places on the ship that you do not tip you do not tip in the nursery

Creator's Tips & Advice

Prepay gratuities before your cruise to avoid surprises
Budget $13.50 per guest per day for automatic gratuities
Tip room service staff $2 to $4 depending on order size
Use fountain soda stations to avoid bar gratuities

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Gratuities can sneak up on you if not plannedPrepay before the cruise and budget $13.50 per guest per day

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the automatic gratuities on a Disney cruise?
QHow much do I need to budget for gratuities?
QWhere are gratuities not required on the ship?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

Gratuities are not fun to pay if you haven't planned for them in your vacation budget. They can sneak up on you if you don't know about them. In this video I cover the 4 automatically accruing gratuities that every cruise passenger will need to pay at the end of the cruise. I also talk about some other places on the ship where you might accrue some extra gratuities. There are a few places on the ship that you do not pay additional gratuity. You have the option to prepay your gratuities before you ever board the ship. Just call Disney Cruise Line. You also have the option to add additional gratuities for cast members you feel go above and beyond the call of duty to make your experience extra special. Honestly, we've done this several times. Disney cruises just wouldn't be the same without those special cast members and the magical experiences they help to create. Tarzan makes another appearance in this video! This channel is focused on making quality content for adults. However, I aim to always create family-friendly content that is safe for the entire family to watch together.