Rare uneamie Posted January 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2018 We booked a room for the park and cruise package at Hilton Garden Hotel in Ridgewood NJ. the night before our cruise on the 19th. My question is...they shuttle us to and from the hotel to the port and we want to know what a reasonable and fair tip we should give to the driver? There will be four of us to transport. I know some of you have used this hotel for the "park and cruise" package so if you remember what you tipped I'd appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted January 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2018 You might want to post this on your roll call or on the ports of call forum. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted January 10, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted January 10, 2018 You might want to post this on your roll call or on the ports of call forum. Good luck.Good idea...thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njaloha Posted January 11, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2018 We booked a room for the park and cruise package at Hilton Garden Hotel in Ridgewood NJ. the night before our cruise on the 19th. My question is...they shuttle us to and from the hotel to the port and we want to know what a reasonable and fair tip we should give to the driver? There will be four of us to transport. I know some of you have used this hotel for the "park and cruise" package so if you remember what you tipped I'd appreciate it. Ridgefield Park NJ I believe is location of hotel Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane123boys Posted January 11, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2018 we had 2 cars and lots of luggage for 7 of us - we tipped pretty well I believe $10/bag if I remember right = I have used this service twice and both times they were very punctual and very accommodating - the first time we had to meet them across the street from the port for the pick up but the second it was right at the port - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted January 11, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Ridgefield Park NJ I believe is location of hotel Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes you are right...I don't know why I keep referring to it as Ridgewood. ugh! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted January 11, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted January 11, 2018 we had 2 cars and lots of luggage for 7 of us - we tipped pretty well I believe $10/bag if I remember right = I have used this service twice and both times they were very punctual and very accommodating - the first time we had to meet them across the street from the port for the pick up but the second it was right at the port -Wow...$10 per bag. That is a great tip! Did you do that BOTH ways? I would think the driver would be a different one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane123boys Posted January 11, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2018 LOL we had some pretty big and heavy bags - but no it was just the one way because both times the drivers were the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted January 11, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted January 11, 2018 LOL we had some pretty big and heavy bags - but no it was just the one way because both times the drivers were the sameHmm...did you tip at drop off or pick up? I am thinking if the driver is different at pick up then we will have to tip again....in which case I don't want to be spending more on tips and the room than I would have if we had just parked at the pier. LOL Just a thought! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangdrew Posted January 11, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2018 As a former part time Uber driver $10 bucks each way is more than generous for the short drive. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane123boys Posted January 11, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2018 tip what you feel is appropriate its never an issue , i am sure people dont tip - just like people dont tip any extra on a cruise - i am sure anything you do is appreciated - i just know how crazy it is to drive into the city and how much gas costs there - the trip is about 30 minutes depending on traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted January 11, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted January 11, 2018 tip what you feel is appropriate its never an issue , i am sure people dont tip - just like people dont tip any extra on a cruise - i am sure anything you do is appreciated - i just know how crazy it is to drive into the city and how much gas costs there - the trip is about 30 minutes depending on trafficThank you for your help. I was also wondering how long it took. 30 minutes does not sound too bad. Thanks again! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted January 11, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted January 11, 2018 As a former part time Uber driver $10 bucks each way is more than generous for the short drive. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thank you...I will keep this in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted January 11, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2018 My husband tipped $40.00 each way. There were three of us and we had three large pieces of luggage and two carry ons. Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted January 11, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I'd like to add that we had different drivers each way. Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted January 11, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I'd like to add that we had different drivers each way. Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Thanks....I will keep that in mind. I don't want to overtip the first driver thinking he will be the same driver picking us up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted January 11, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 11, 2018 For the two of us and baggage, on a 30 minute or so shuttle ride anywhere, I tip $10. A shorter ride more locally like airport to hotel, $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted January 11, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted January 11, 2018 For the two of us and baggage, on a 30 minute or so shuttle ride anywhere, I tip $10. A shorter ride more locally like airport to hotel, $5.That sounds reasonable. For the 4 of us perhaps I should go $20 each way. Thanks for responding! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD-iva Posted January 11, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Wow! We must be tight. We often use the Hilton park-and-fly outside of Austin Texas. We’ve also used a similar service in Boston, but years ago. I don’t remember which hotel. The Hilton airport hotel shuttle runs every 20 minutes from the hotel to the airport and back, 24 hours a day. It’s about a 3 or 5 minute ride as the hotel is at the airport. I think my husband usually tips about three dollars for both of us. We’re not usually going on a cruise when we travel, so we probably just have one checked baggage and two carry-on. Of course, cost of living is lower in central Texas. But, maybe we have to reevaluate our tipping policy.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted January 11, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Wow! We must be tight. We often use the Hilton park-and-fly outside of Austin Texas. We’ve also used a similar service in Boston, but years ago. I don’t remember which hotel. The Hilton airport hotel shuttle runs every 20 minutes from the hotel to the airport and back, 24 hours a day. It’s about a 3 or 5 minute ride as the hotel is at the airport. I think my husband usually tips about three dollars for both of us. We’re not usually going on a cruise when we travel, so we probably just have one checked baggage and two carry-on. Of course, cost of living is lower in central Texas. But, maybe we have to reevaluate our tipping policy.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums No you are not tight....your ride was only 3 to 5 minutes. Our ride to the port will be approximately 30 minutes. So I think a larger tip is proper in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted January 11, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Folks, I say just tip what you cam afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyGoldberg Posted January 11, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I tipped $10 each way , but I figure I always give porters and bag check people $5/bag. The driver dropping off and picking up handles the bag twice (into and out of the trunk), hence $10. When I got back to the hotel the driver was also kind enough to put the bag right in my own trunk. So to me, tipping on distance/time driven is for taxi rides without luggage -- if somebody's manhandling 40 lb suitcases for you, that merits more. Just in case you hadn't picked up the hint elsewhere, be SURE to grab a porter after the cruise when you get your luggage -- they will hustle you around the crowds to a dedicated customs line and have you out of doors in minutes rather than an hour. The other people I was sharing the porter with were taking forever to move, so I asked him if I could have my bag and I went outside by myself, but I later saw him crossing the street with their bags to the cab pickup point. I would tip extra for that, but to take my bag and get me through customs I tipped $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted January 12, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Wow...$10 per bag. That is a great tip! Did you do that BOTH ways? I would think the driver would be a different one. I was thinking the same thing: holy moly, $10 a bag for 7 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted January 12, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I tipped $10 each way , but I figure I always give porters and bag check people $5/bag. The driver dropping off and picking up handles the bag twice (into and out of the trunk), hence $10. When I got back to the hotel the driver was also kind enough to put the bag right in my own trunk. So to me, tipping on distance/time driven is for taxi rides without luggage -- if somebody's manhandling 40 lb suitcases for you, that merits more. Just in case you hadn't picked up the hint elsewhere, be SURE to grab a porter after the cruise when you get your luggage -- they will hustle you around the crowds to a dedicated customs line and have you out of doors in minutes rather than an hour. The other people I was sharing the porter with were taking forever to move, so I asked him if I could have my bag and I went outside by myself, but I later saw him crossing the street with their bags to the cab pickup point. I would tip extra for that, but to take my bag and get me through customs I tipped $5. Thank you for the porter tip...we usually don't put our luggage out...we take our own luggage and walk off. So I am not sure a porter would be of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted January 12, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Thank you for the porter tip...we usually don't put our luggage out...we take our own luggage and walk off. So I am not sure a porter would be of help. Would definitely help, walk off of the ship, grab a porter, he’ll put your bags on his cart, walk you though the shorter line, you can then take your bags or have him cart them to your transportation, tip accordingly. Saves a lot of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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