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Royal Caribbean Cruise Cost Calculator

Enter the Royal Caribbean fare you found, then estimate gratuities, drink packages, WiFi, excursions, port fees, and other common add-ons.

Key Cost Facts for Royal Caribbean

Daily Gratuity

$18.50

per person per day ($21.00 for suites)

Service Charge

18%

on beverages & packages

Included Free

7 items

Main dining room, Windjammer buffet & more

Drink Packages

$78

Deluxe Beverage Package /day

What's Included Free on Royal Caribbean

  • Main dining room
  • Windjammer buffet
  • Entertainment and shows
  • Pools and water slides
  • Adventure Ocean kids club (ages 3+)
  • Room service breakfast
  • Water, tea, and drip coffee

The Legal Workaround for Royal Caribbean Pricing

Royal Caribbean live fares and cabin availability are difficult to access without direct commercial access, and CruiseKit does not scrape Royal Caribbean booking pages. This page is built for the practical path: you bring the fare you found, and CruiseKit estimates the full trip cost around it.

1. Find the fare

Use Royal Caribbean, a travel advisor, or a booking platform to get the advertised cruise fare.

2. Enter it here

Add your nights, guests, cabin type, drink plans, WiFi, dining, excursions, and insurance choices.

3. Compare the total

Use the estimate to compare Royal Caribbean against other lines without pretending it is a live quote.

Want to audit the assumptions? Read the calculator methodology.

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Calculate Your Royal Caribbean Cruise Cost

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Estimated per-person fare: $900 – $1,800

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Frequently Asked Questions About Royal Caribbean Costs

Can CruiseKit show live Royal Caribbean prices?
No. CruiseKit does not scrape Royal Caribbean consumer booking pages and does not claim real-time Royal Caribbean fare or cabin availability. Use the fare you found directly from Royal Caribbean, a travel advisor, or a booking platform, then use this calculator to estimate the full trip cost.
How should I use this calculator for a Royal Caribbean quote?
Enter the Royal Caribbean fare you found, then add the guests, nights, cabin type, drink package choice, WiFi, specialty dining, excursions, insurance, and other trip extras you expect to buy. The result is a planning estimate, not a guaranteed booking quote.
How much does Royal Caribbean WiFi cost?
Royal Caribbean's VOOM Surf & Stream averages $22.00 per day, with dynamic pricing that can vary by ship, sailing, and purchase timing. Add WiFi in the calculator if you need streaming, messaging, or work access during the cruise.
Is the Royal Caribbean drink package worth it?
It depends on your daily drinks, port days, and whether every adult in the cabin must buy the package. Royal Caribbean's Deluxe Beverage Package averages about $78 per person per day before the 18% gratuity, so many travelers need roughly 6 to 7 paid drinks per day to break even.
How much does a Royal Caribbean cruise really cost after add-ons?
The advertised fare is only the starting point. A realistic Royal Caribbean estimate should include taxes, port fees, daily gratuities, drink packages, WiFi, specialty dining, excursions, parking, insurance, and port spending. Use this page to add those line items around the fare you found.
What should I budget for a Royal Caribbean cruise?
Start with the fare and taxes, then budget daily gratuities, internet, drinks, excursions, specialty dining, insurance, parking, hotel nights, and cash for port days. The calculator keeps those assumptions in one place so you can compare the real total before you book.
How much are Royal Caribbean gratuities per day?
Royal Caribbean charges $18.50 per person per day for standard cabins and $21.00 per person per day for suites. These are automatically added to your onboard account.
What is included free on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
Royal Caribbean includes the following at no extra charge: Main dining room, Windjammer buffet, Entertainment and shows, Pools and water slides, Adventure Ocean kids club (ages 3+), Room service breakfast, Water, tea, and drip coffee.
How much does a drink package cost on Royal Caribbean?
Royal Caribbean offers 3 drink package tiers. The Deluxe Beverage Package is $78.00/day per person. The Refreshment Package is $31.00/day per person. The Classic Soda Package is $13.50/day per person. All stateroom adults must purchase drink package if one does. Coca-Cola Freestyle cup removed from packages as of March 15, 2026. 18% gratuity added to package price.
What are the hidden fees on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
Beyond the advertised fare, expect to pay for gratuities ($18.50/day/person), port fees (~$22/day/person), WiFi, specialty dining (avg $55/meal), shore excursions (avg $100/port), and optional extras like spa treatments (avg $127).
Does Royal Caribbean charge a service charge on drinks?
Yes, Royal Caribbean adds 18% as a service charge to beverage purchases and drink packages.