Rex says
Everyday utility math — the kind you'd otherwise pull up four browser tabs for. I keep it to one clean answer.
Try a scenario
Click to load — tweak from there.Inputs
Result
Cost per person per day
$362
Total trip cost
$5,062
Cost per person
$2,531
Extras beyond the fare
$2,662
Extras as % of fare
111
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How to use this
- 1Enter cabin fare (total) ($).
- 2Enter nights.
- 3Enter travelers.
- 4Enter gratuities ($/person/day).
- 5Enter drink package ($/person/day).
- 6Enter excursions (total) ($).
- 7Enter flights + transfers (total) ($).
- 8Read your cost per person per day on the right — it updates as you type.
- 9Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone.
About this calculator
The advertised fare skips gratuities, drink packages, excursions, and flights. Here's the number you'll actually spend per day.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Cabin fare (total): 2400 $
- Nights: 7
- Travelers: 2
- Gratuities: 18 $/person/day
- Drink package: 65 $/person/day
- Excursions (total): 600 $
- Flights + transfers (total): 900 $
Results
- Cost per person per day: $362
- Total trip cost: $5,062
- Cost per person: $2,531
- Extras beyond the fare: $2,662
- Extras as % of fare: 111
What each field means
Inputs
- Cabin fare (total) ($)
- The cabin fare (total) used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 2400 $ so you have a working example on load.
- Nights
- The nights used in the calculation. Starts at 7 so you have a working example on load.
- Travelers
- The travelers used in the calculation. Starts at 2 so you have a working example on load.
- Gratuities ($/person/day)
- The gratuities used in the calculation, measured in $/person/day. Starts at 18 $/person/day so you have a working example on load.
- Drink package ($/person/day)
- The drink package used in the calculation, measured in $/person/day. Starts at 65 $/person/day so you have a working example on load.
- Excursions (total) ($)
- The excursions (total) used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 600 $ so you have a working example on load.
- Flights + transfers (total) ($)
- The flights + transfers (total) used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 900 $ so you have a working example on load.
Results
- Cost per person per day
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars and shown as the headline result. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Total trip cost
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Cost per person
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Extras beyond the fare
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Extras as % of fare
- Returned as a decimal number. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
FAQ
How does the cruise cost per day calculator work?
The advertised fare skips gratuities, drink packages, excursions, and flights. Here's the number you'll actually spend per day. The underlying maths is: Total ÷ days ÷ travelers
What do I need to enter?
7 values: cabin fare (total), nights, travelers, gratuities, drink package, excursions (total), and flights + transfers (total). Each field starts with a sensible default, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result move.
What does the cost per person per day result mean?
It is returned as a money amount in US dollars and updates live as you edit the inputs, so you can compare two or three versions of a scenario in a few seconds.
Is this calculator free, and do I need an account?
Yes, it's free, and no account is required. Nothing you type is stored on our servers — the maths runs entirely in your browser.
How accurate is the result?
It applies the standard formula exactly, so the arithmetic is precise. Estimates assume standard, average conditions — local rules, pricing, and materials vary.
Who is this tool for?
It's built for anyone doing everyday planning maths — a quick estimate that would otherwise need four browser tabs and a calculator app.
Accuracy and limitations
- Estimates assume standard, average conditions — local rules, pricing, and materials vary.
- Results are rounded for readability; add a buffer before ordering, booking, or committing.
- Double-check anything with a real cost attached against a local quote.
Cite this calculator
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RevenueLab. (2026). Cruise Cost Per Day Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cruise-cost-per-day
<p>Source: <a href="https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cruise-cost-per-day" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Cost Per Day Calculator — RevenueLab</a> (2026).</p>
Source: [Cruise Cost Per Day Calculator — RevenueLab](https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/cruise-cost-per-day) (2026).