Royal Caribbean gratuities put seven-night family total at $518
The cruise line’s benchmark is $18.50 per guest per day, while cited financial figures point to continued growth.
Royal Caribbean has established a gratuity benchmark of $18.50 per guest per day, according to the supplied report. At that rate, automatic gratuities for a family of four would total $518 during a seven-night cruise, before any other expenses are included.
The report also says Royal Caribbean’s most recent quarterly filing showed both revenue and profit increasing from the prior-year period. The results were presented as evidence that demand for cruises remained strong in the post-pandemic travel market.
Separately, a Zacks overview cited by the report on Sept. 9, 2026, projected that Royal Caribbean’s 2026 earnings would rise by approximately 13.7% year over year. The overview indicated that forecasts for some rival companies were lower or negative.
