Hello, Jennifer!
Thank you for sending your question to planDisney. It is always nice to hear from a fellow Jennifer (although everyone calls me Jen).
I am so glad that you asked about tipping the wonderful Crew Members aboard your Disney Cruise. They always provide incredible service and go above and beyond to ensure each Guest has a magical voyage. The
Disney Cruise Line gratuities page currently recommends that Guests staying in Concierge Staterooms and Suites provide a gratuity amount of at least $15.50 per night, per stateroom Guest (this is subject to change). This amount includes gratuities for the dining room server, dining room assistant server, dining room head server, Stateroom host, and Stateroom assistant host (who services the Concierge accommodations).
If a particular Crew Member is extra helpful during my sailings, I usually tip them more than the recommended amounts. For example, we have food allergies in our family, and I am always beyond grateful to the dining room team for helping ensure our entire family has delicious, allergy-friendly options for each meal.
You can pre-pay gratuities on the
Disney Cruise Line website under "My Reservations". Just follow the instructions under "Pre-Paid Gratuities" (or ask for assistance from your travel agent if they booked your trip). I usually wait to pay my gratuities so I can adjust them towards the end of my cruise. Guests are automatically charged the suggested gratuity amount to their onboard account on the ship if not paid ahead of time.
Services that are not part of the Pre-Paid Gratuities include adult dining locations, room service, and the Concierge Lounge Team. Guests staying in Concierge accommodations are recommended a gratuity amount of $8.00 per night, per stateroom Guest, for the Concierge Lounge Team. I also bring smaller bills to tip on room service orders (
room service is generally complimentary at this time!). More information about other services not included in the Pre-Paid Gratuities can be found on the
Disney Cruise Line gratuities page.
Jennifer, I hope you have a wonderful cruise filled with laughter and joy! Please contact planDisney again if you have other questions.
Happy sailing!
Jen