Cruise Budget Calculator: What Will Your Whole Trip Cost?

By the PacificCruiser team · Updated November 3, 2026

Quick answer: The fare is only part of a cruise budget. Taxes and port fees, daily gratuities, flights, a pre-cruise hotel, shore excursions, drinks and Wi-Fi can add a lot. Enter your own quotes below to see the full total, per person and per night.

Plan your total cruise budget

Example numbers are filled in for 2 travelers on a 7-night cruise. Replace them with your quotes.

Travelers

Nights

Cruise fare per person ($)

Taxes, fees and port expenses per person ($)

Gratuities per person per night ($)

Flights per person ($)

Pre-cruise hotel (total) ($)

Shore excursions (total) ($)

Drink package per person per night ($)

Wi-Fi (total) ($)

Travel insurance (total) ($)

Parking or transfers (total) ($)

Onboard extras and souvenirs (total) ($)

Example numbers only. Replace each one with your own quotes. Your cruise line's booking page lists its gratuity rate and what the fare includes. For drinks, use our drink package calculator.

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FAQ

What costs are not included in a cruise fare?

It depends on the line and fare, but commonly taxes and port fees, gratuities, specialty dining, drinks, Wi-Fi, shore excursions and travel to the port. Check what your fare includes on the booking page.

Are gratuities charged per night?

Many lines add a daily service charge per guest. Rates differ by line and cabin type, so enter the rate your line lists.

Is my data saved?

No. The calculator runs in your browser and nothing is sent to us.