RickT Posted July 18, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 18, 2006 My wife and I are taking a Red October tour in August. It's one of the most expensive shore excursions we've ever taken and have no clue what sort of tip should be given to the Guide/Driver. Normally for a day trip we'd give the guide $10 and the driver $5. Based on the price (approx $250) this seems low. Using 10-15% seems better but a little high. Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated. Sorry if this question has already been asked. I was sure I saw it earlier but could not find it when I just looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearmint Posted July 18, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 18, 2006 My wife and I are taking a Red October tour in August. It's one of the most expensive shore excursions we've ever taken and have no clue what sort of tip should be given to the Guide/Driver. Normally for a day trip we'd give the guide $10 and the driver $5. Based on the price (approx $250) this seems low. Using 10-15% seems better but a little high. Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated. Sorry if this question has already been asked. I was sure I saw it earlier but could not find it when I just looked. I have seen this question before, and many people recommend 10% per person of the price, broken down with 70% for the guide and 30% for the driver. Hope this helps. It is what I plan to use with DenRus on the Aug. 26 cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddiebud Posted July 18, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Here is the most recent chat on tips. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=369742 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted July 18, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 18, 2006 We did 2/3 to the guide and 1/3 to the driver....as a starting place. We tipped them a little more. They were so good. (St Petersburg) Never once did we have to wait on the driver. He was always right there whenever we came out of a building, etc.... On occasion, we would see our Guide calling him on her cell, to make sure he knew we were getting ready to need to be picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JodiBB Posted July 18, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 18, 2006 We also did the 10% tip with the breakdown being 70% of that to the guide and the remaining 30% to the driver. They were worth every penny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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