Tips on excursions?

[clskinsfan]

Hi, can anyonw tell me if you are supposed to tip after shore excursions. We are taking a catamaran and snorkel excursion and dont know if tipping is expected. if so how much? thanks for the help.

[traveller99]

I always tip the "operator" upon departing. Be it a bus tour, or boat tour. How much depends on your experience on the excursion and the cost.

[george@sea]

I always tip the "operator" upon departing. Be it a bus tour, or boat tour. How much depends on your experience on the excursion and the cost.

 

I also do the same. The bus driver, person giving the tour etc. Though if the excursion turned out to be pretty lame, I don't.

[springtxbill]

I tip basedupon what I feel the person deserves based upon what they give to the tour.:)

[trish1c]

They will all have their hands out, don't worry :rolleyes: .

 

If you enjoyed the trip, you should tip the operators, bus drivers & guides.

[CaptData]

3-4 hour tour depending on cost about $1-2 per person. 4-8 hour tour depending on cost $3-5. If very good more, if lame less.

 

I once ended up on a tour that said we would be in one spot for an hour but had 10 mins there (bathroom break only) but had a full hour at a shop that was one small room with about 10 article for sell. The bus they used looked like it escaped from a junk yeard. I did not tip. They are no longer in business.

[clskinsfan]

Thanks for your help. I'm off in 2 days. Cant wait!!

[kids21]

What about the dolphin swim adventure? Do you tip anyone there?

Sheila

[Cavegirl]

What about the dolphin swim adventure? Do you tip anyone there?

Sheila

 

Yes you need to tip the dolphin.

 

Haha, sorry, just had to get that out.

 

For a cruise ship, would be a good idea to bring a stash of $1 bills, and be ready to tip.