According to aCruise Hive report, Disney has increased the automatic gratuity amount on the Disney Wish — with all other ships in the fleet to follow — by $1 per day per Guest. While this is not a major price increase, it can add up over the course of a cruise, and is important to keep in mind if you’re planning a vacation on a strict budget.
Cruise Hive’s article notes:
The increase in gratuities brings the per passenger, per day gratuity rate aboard Disney Cruise Line ships to $14.50 (USD) for most staterooms, and $15.50 per passenger, per day for concierge staterooms and suites, which includes the stateroom assistant host in the automatic or pre-paid gratuities.
In a statement discussing the gratuity increase, Disney Cruise Line says: “Since our very first sailing, Guests have told us how much they enjoy their interactions with the crew members. Providing world-class service and creating life-long memories for our guests are among the most common comments we receive. In recognition of all that they do, we have increased our recommended gratuity guidelines for select positions.”
Disney has also recommended an $8 per day, per stateroom Guest gratuity for the Concierge Lounge team, although this is not an automatic or pre-paid gratuity charge.
The Disney Wish takes her maiden voyage on on July 14, 2022. The cruise liner’s new Aladdin musical will not be available to Guests on the first sailing.
Although 2021 cruises looked quite different with pandemic protocols still in place, Disney’s huge return to sailing is going well in 2022. The fleet’s first Triton Class cruise ship, the Disney Wish, will take her maiden voyage in July, as previously noted.
The Wish will be the fifth ship in the DCL fleet, joining the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy, the Disney Magic, and the Disney Wonder. She will be based in Port Canaveral and will traverse the Caribbean, including making stops in Nassau, Bahamas and at Disney’s private island Castaway Cay.
What do you think about DCL’s mandatory gratuity increase?
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