senseidai Posted January 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2015 We got back today from the Carnival Paradise. One of the stops was Grand Cayman, and I noticed something interesting, and would like some other people's take: my DH and I took a taxi from the pier to Royal Palms for $4 each. Another couple was in the taxi with us. When we got out, the couple paid the driver $8. I paid $10, which included a $2 tip. The same thing happened on the way back to the pier. Are you not supposed to tip in GC? Is it built into the fare? A few other people I spoke to on the ship said they paid only what was quoted. I don't regret paying a few extra dollars; I'm just curious what the proper protocol is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted January 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2015 The other couple was cheap. We always tip our driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted January 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2015 We always tip the driver unless service is inadequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 16, 2015 We tip cab drivers everywhere....but in GC, we take the bus!!! Much cheaper, and no tipping needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifes-a-beach Posted January 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2015 unless I have bags or packages to load I never tip a cab driver just for driving me from point a to point b. that's what the fare is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted January 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2015 We always add on a tip. The other couple was being cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mconthehighseas Posted January 20, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Since it is the practice to tip waiters, etc. 15-20% in the Caymans, I would extend that to cab drivers as well, as I would do in the US. http://www.caymannewresident.com/food-drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted January 24, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I always tip taxi drivers. The fare goes to the company he works for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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