Cruise Experience Calculator
Helping you planning and budgeting cruise vacation
"Be super realistic about your cruise vacation expenses.
Cruise fare is a big chunk of your budget. You will be surprised to learn that most your expenses are on adds.
Keep your budget in check. You need to know where every penny is going. Avoid racking up extra costs.
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Nadia Jastrjembskaia, Elite Cruise Counsellor, Aurora Cruises and Travel
Cruise Fare
Remember: cruise lines advertise low headline fares - Leading Price.
Leading price for a specific sailing only.
Your sailing may be more.
Advertising price is per person based on double occupancy. Port charges, taxes and gratuities are extra. Solo travelers should expect to pay ‘single supplement.’
Leading price is mostly for inside staterooms.
When using the calculator, be sure you include total cost for your cruise.
Check prices on our cruise search engine.
Gratuities
Estimate your gratuities around $13-14 per person per day.
Keep in mind:
- Gratuities are higher for suite guests;
- No gratuities on luxury cruises;
- Solo travelers pay gratuities for a single person;
- Add $20 per person per day for all-inclusive cruises on Norwegian Cruise Line.
Parking
Parking at the port is the most convenient and expensive option. Estimate to pay between $15-$20 per day. There are independent parking lots around ports. Another option is to stay at a hotel near the port and purchase ‘Stay and park’ package. Hotels provide shuttle service to the pier.Flights
Estimate prices for the flights using our flight search.
Remember: this flight search for information only.
Excursions
Excursions make a memorable experience. Yes, you can stay on ship while in port.
Or, find a beach nearby or simply walk around.
Estimate excursion around $50 -$150 per person.
Here, at Aurora Cruises and Travel, we help you to optimize your budget for excursions and activities.
The Internet
Estimate to pay from $12 to $25 per day per device for the Internet package.
Gambling
The casinos on a cruise ship offer all the games, including blackjack, slots, video poker, roulette, and craps.
Keep in mind that the payouts offered aren’t that great.
Gambling is a fun way to enjoy your cruise if you like gaming. Just estimate your budget accordingly.
Fitness Classes/Spa Treatments
Some fitness classes are included into price, some are not.
Estimate spa treatment from $60 up to $200.
In some cases, it is better to purchase a spa package for multiple treatments.
Hotel
We recommend arriving at least one-night prior your cruise.
Find the best price for a hotel >>>
Alcoholic Beverages
Estimate $7-10 per drink.
Or, purchase a drink package from $46 to $85 per day per person.
Some cruise lines don’t allow share drink. They ask to pay for it every adult in the stateroom.
Luxury cruise lines include drinks into cruise fare.
Specialty Dining
This is a great idea to celebrate the special occasion in nice upscale restaurant.
Estimate from $30 up to $99 per person for specialty dining.
Most cruise line charge for service. Some items in menu may be a la cart.
Souvenirs/Photos/ Shopping/Miscellaneous
Estimate photos for $15-20 per piece.
Allow some budget for souvenirs and shopping.
Don’t forget miscellaneous things like meals before and after your cruise, and in ports of call.
Downloadable Cruise Budget Sheet >>>
Write down all your expected cruise expenses.
From your cruise fare to your gambling budget and every expense in-between.
This cruise budget sheet helps you to lay out your expenses.
So, no big surprises at the end of your cruise vacation!
Here, at Aurora Cruises and Travel, we will help you to optimaze your budget and plan your cruise experience accordingly.