Disney Cruise Line Tipping Policy
It is customary to give gratuities in recognition of exceptional service, which you'll receive in abundance aboard the ship. It is recommended a gratuity amount of $14.50 USD per night, per stateroom Guest, including infants and children.
Pre-Paid Gratuities are distributed to the Crew Members who take care of you in the following roles:
- Dining room server
- Dining room assistant server
- Dining room head server
- Stateroom host
Disney Cruise Line has recently updated the recommended gratuity for Concierge Guests. Across the fleet, the recommended gratuity for guests staying in Concierge accommodations is now $23.50 USD per night, per stateroom guest. This now includes gratuity for the Concierge Lounge team, in addition to stateroom host, assistant stateroom host, dining room server, dining room assistant server and dining room head server. This change will be reflected in your Pre-Paid Gratuities or charged to your onboard account at the end of your sailing. A recommended gratuity of $14.50 USD is still suggested per guest, per night for clients in non-Concierge accommodations.
Easily pre-pay gratuities online to create a carefree, all-inclusive experience by visiting My Reservations in your Disney account. If you did not get a chance to pre-pay before boarding the ship, it will be automatically charge your onboard account the suggested gratuity amount.
Not included: Pre-Paid Gratuities do not include the following gratuities, which are either included in the charge or based on your discretion:
- Extras added to rotational dining meals such as alcoholic beverages.
- Adult dining locations such as Remy, Palo, Palo Steakhouse and Enchante by Chef Arnaud Lallement, which are not part of rotational dining.
- Food or drink in shops and outdoor or poolside eateries.
- Room service
- Port Adventures
- Senses Spa & Salon
- Any other additional services
An 18% gratuity is automatically added to bar, beverage, wine, deck service tabs and spa services. All gratuities can be charged to your onboard account.
Tipping Policies are subject to change by the cruise line. For the most current Disney Cruise Line Tipping Policies, please refer to the Disney Cruise Line website.
