Ladybug18 Posted June 17, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 17, 2023 We have never sailed out of Southampton so I am curious what is the standard tip for porters when boarding in Southampton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumshoe958 Posted June 18, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Tipping isn’t mandatory or expected like it is in the US. But if you must, £1 a bag is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bull Posted June 18, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Folk don't tip porters when they drop off luggage - baggage handlers just put bags onto a conveyor, the man-handling is done on-board by ships' crews. Same as airports, most folk don't use porters for luggage from terminal to onward transportation - I don't know the normal tip, but I guess a couple of pounds or dollars. From what I've seen, it's much the same elsewhere in Europe JB 🙂 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matamanoa Posted June 18, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Southampton is one of the most civilized ports we've sailed out of. Their porters are friendly and never have their hands out for tips as you see in a lot of American ports. They take your bags, say "thank you" and "welcome" and you're on your way. One of the many things that we love about Southampton. Barb 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybug18 Posted June 18, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Thank you so much for your responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted June 19, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2023 I don't have experience in Southampton, but when we sailed out of Harwich in the past the porters grabbed our bags and moved on so fast we couldn't have tipped them if we'd tried! Have a couple of pounds handy, but if you have to reach into your pocket or a purse, they're likely not going to be there any more to tip anyway... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted June 19, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 19, 2023 4 hours ago, markeb said: I don't have experience in Southampton, but when we sailed out of Harwich in the past the porters grabbed our bags and moved on so fast we couldn't have tipped them if we'd tried! That exactly mirrors my experience in Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getaway101 Posted June 26, 2023 #8 Share Posted June 26, 2023 On 6/18/2023 at 5:49 AM, John Bull said: Folk don't tip porters when they drop off luggage - baggage handlers just put bags onto a conveyor, the man-handling is done on-board by ships' crews. Same as airports, most folk don't use porters for luggage from terminal to onward transportation - I don't know the normal tip, but I guess a couple of pounds or dollars. From what I've seen, it's much the same elsewhere in Europe JB 🙂 Only in America do we go overboard on the tipping. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debsjc Posted June 26, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 26, 2023 I gave them £1 a bag, especially as they were kind enough to take then straight out of the boot of the car (AB parking) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchum Posted July 4, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Have cash in hand before leaving car or you won't get the chance. Honestly not expected. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbee Posted July 5, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Tipping in Europe is much less prevalent than in the USA. And you certainly wont come across porters like those in Fort Lauderdale who give the impression that they'll throw your bag in the ocean if you don't tip. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getaway101 Posted July 6, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 6, 2023 21 hours ago, scottbee said: Tipping in Europe is much less prevalent than in the USA. And you certainly wont come across porters like those in Fort Lauderdale who give the impression that they'll throw your bag in the ocean if you don't tip. Isn't that the truth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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