prettybeth Posted May 10, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I was reading the other thread and realized, I have no idea how much I should tip for half day and full day Celebrity sponsored tours? The last time I cruised, my parents were with us and they paid it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teedee Posted May 10, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2004 With me it depends on how many people are involved in the excursion, and how much interaction I had with them. But generally I tip about $10 for a short excursion and $20 if it's longer than 3 - 4 hours. I try to split it up among the people giving the excursion. If I get exceptional service or something I think is special I will bump it up a little. Terri Skyward - 1989 Carnivale - 1991 Holiday - 1994 Fantasy - 1998 Century - 2002 Century - 2003 Jubilee - 7/04 Century - 9/04 Coral Princess - 3/05 Valor - 10/05 Days til Valor Vampires Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucemcdou Posted May 10, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Agree with Terri - we try to tip at least $10 and up to $20 for a half day, 2-3 hour tour, for two of us. If we plan ahead, we'll carry $5 bills, so that we can put everything into a single tip jar if it's clear that it will be shared. If there's any question about it being shared, as when there's a bus/van driver and a separate guide who don't seem to really be part of the same operation, we'll make sure to hand the driver $5 separately and then give $10 to the guide. We certainly don't think anyone would be dishonest, but just want to make sure everyone gets their share! Those tips can mean a lot for some of the "behind the scenes" people. There are never enough days at sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazza Posted May 11, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Coming from Australia, where tipping is really not really all that common or expected, can someone point me in the direction of a website or something that will give me some information on who we MUST tip? I know all about tipping while on the ship from this board (thank you!), but I hadn't figured on tipping for shore excursions - which just shows that tipping is just not part of the mindset here, or at least not mine. I don't want to do the wrong thing and upset anyone, so I need some help please. Any advice? Until Summit 23 July 2004 <center> <a href="http://www.escati.com/counter98/free_time_codes.htm"> </center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesleyfb Posted May 11, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2004 If you are on a ship organised excursion usually about $5 a couple for a half day tour and $10 per couple for a full day tour. Not everybody tips though and its not expected. On a privately organised excursion I would tip 10% of what the total price of the excursion - you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffett010 Posted May 11, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Mazza - We tip our cab drivers about 10-15% of the cost of our trip, tour guides as stated in previous posts, porters that help with your luggage $1-2 per bag (depending on how big the bags are!), and sometimes waiters on the islands (sometimes service is included, so check if you aren't sure so you don't tip too much), and we tip sales people that are clearly working on a commission (for example, at the liquor store where they are assisting you with your choices). However, this is just us, and is, for the most part, not required (excepting porters and wait staff). Sorry that I don't know about a web site with this information, but maybe if you go to a search engine and type in "Tipping", it might provide some guidelines. You could also try finding the Dear Abby webpage or hints from Heloise webpage as they usually have a list on there. Good luck! ----------------- "When you see the Southern Cross for the first time, you'll understand just why you came this way." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazza Posted May 13, 2004 #7 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Thank you! I understand better now :-) Until Summit 23 July 2004 <center> <a href="http://www.escati.com/counter98/free_time_codes.htm"> </center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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