stars200 Posted June 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2018 In a few weeks we will be traveling out of Galveston on Liberty of the Seas. This trip we will be bringing my in laws which will both need wheelchair assistance. They do not use a wheelchair at home but will need assistance with boarding. My question is, do you tip the people assisting them, which I expect that you do. How much is normal? I have not had any experience at this so do not have a clue what guidelines to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted June 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I certainly would. Depending on how much help they provide, I wouldn't think twice about giving them $10 or $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted June 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 19, 2018 In a few weeks we will be traveling out of Galveston on Liberty of the Seas. This trip we will be bringing my in laws which will both need wheelchair assistance. They do not use a wheelchair at home but will need assistance with boarding. My question is, do you tip the people assisting them, which I expect that you do. How much is normal? I have not had any experience at this so do not have a clue what guidelines to use. I have a scooter now, but when I did need wheelchair assistance, I did tip them. (also the helpers at the airport). They are God sends. Sometimes getting to the correct Gate is 2 miles away! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stars200 Posted June 19, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thank you both for replying. I fully expected that you would tip them. Having the assistance for the in laws will be a HUGE help for all of us. The dollar amount is what I am most unsure about. I kind of thought 10.00 - 20.00 each but with the August heat and the distance in Galveston did not want to come off as insulting not knowing any different. We are all so looking forward to our August 5 departure date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1cruiser Posted June 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2018 If you need wheelchair assistance on and off the ship you will be working with 2 sets of people. Embarkation will have first the porters and then a crew member for on the ship. The same wheelchair is used. Just the opposite for debarkation. First the crew member then the porter. We always have 5s in our pocket for our Dad’s helpers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypo Posted June 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2018 We generally give $10.00 for a wheelchair helper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted June 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 19, 2018 The crew thanks you for taking care of them:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted June 19, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 19, 2018 It is important to note, wheelchair assistance is a fist come first serve basis, so you may have to wait into order to get assistance. They do not stop, they make non-stop runs, but it is first come first serve. Seen too many people rant and moan that they had to wait. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YlangYlangF9PB3E Posted June 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 19, 2018 In a few weeks we will be traveling out of Galveston on Liberty of the Seas. This trip we will be bringing my in laws which will both need wheelchair assistance. They do not use a wheelchair at home but will need assistance with boarding. My question is, do you tip the people assisting them, which I expect that you do. How much is normal? I have not had any experience at this so do not have a clue what guidelines to use. $5.00 to the port assistant who gets us through the port and to the ship, then a few dollars to the Royal crew member who actually wheels us up the gangway and takes us to the Windjammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted June 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 19, 2018 $5.00 to the port assistant who gets us through the port and to the ship, then a few dollars to the Royal crew member who actually wheels us up the gangway and takes us to the Windjammer. How fantastically nonspecific!:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted June 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 20, 2018 How fantastically nonspecific!:confused: Absolutely not necessary comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted June 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2018 ...the distance in Galveston Galveston terminal is smaller than most, so very little distance involved and mostly air conditioned. There are shore people at the curb that can take you inside and through checkin. Then crew members take you up the boarding ramp onto the ship. So if you use both, be prepared for two tips. Crew members actually volunteer for this, but I know our waiter actually enjoyed talking with the customers and did the duty as much for his own entertainment as the tips. Probably got him out of dining room cleaning as well. If cabins are ready they will take you to them, otherwise they usually take you to the buffet area and run the wheelchair back down for another passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted June 20, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2018 How fantastically nonspecific!:confused: Just seemed like an odd comment. I never disclose to others how much I tip, but if I'm in a jolly mood, I make up a very high number. So in this case, I think I will say, I tip $100.00 per push, unless it's hot outside, than $120.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted June 20, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just seemed like an odd comment. I never disclose to others how much I tip, but if I'm in a jolly mood, I make up a very high number. So in this case, I think I will say, I tip $100.00 per push, unless it's hot outside, than $120.00 Not really odd. It was in response to a very specific amount to one individual ($5.00), and an oddly vague amount for another individual (a few dollars). I just thought that was an odd dichotomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stars200 Posted June 20, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Thank you to all that replied. We really appreciate the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddie mom Posted June 22, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 22, 2018 In a few weeks we will be traveling out of Galveston on Liberty of the Seas. This trip we will be bringing my in laws which will both need wheelchair assistance. They do not use a wheelchair at home but will need assistance with boarding. My question is, do you tip the people assisting them, which I expect that you do. How much is normal? I have not had any experience at this so do not have a clue what guidelines to use. We gave the attendant 5$. It’s a long Haul from pick up through security Up the ramp to the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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