regardless1 Posted November 10, 2007 #1 Share Posted November 10, 2007 We are taking a tour with Soto's to Stingray City. Wondering what an appropriate amount to tip for two adults would be. Thanks! Nikki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover2 Posted November 12, 2007 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I have never done this particular excursion but have done many snorkeling excursions. I think alot depends on how long you will be with them (tour Co.) and what exactly they do for you...drinks, entertainment... IMHO we give a minimum of $5 per person for most of ours only because food and drinks were also served and the service really good. Others on the same tour have given $2-$3 each. I am looking forward to reading the responses myself...maybe we've been over or under tipping :eek:. Enjoy snorkeling with the sting rays...it was one of my favorite excursions!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1163 Posted November 12, 2007 #3 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I have always tipped based on the amount of people on the excursion. If there are a bunch of people, you will not get a personal experience. If everybody tips $5, then the guide is being very well taken care of. Smaller groups require larger tips IMHO. I have never tipped more than like $10 for a 2-3 hour tour, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDRR Posted November 12, 2007 #4 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Okay, now what about excursions that are handled through the ship itself?? Do those also suggest a tip?? (Never been, so I don't know the ropes on this...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1163 Posted November 12, 2007 #5 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Yes! Those are independent companies, not RCCL employees. Either way I'd probably tip, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne B Posted November 13, 2007 #6 Share Posted November 13, 2007 We're doing Moby Dick next month and my intent is to tip about 15% of the tour cost which would be $5/pp. This is assuming good service of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFan4Life Posted November 13, 2007 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2007 We're doing Moby Dick next month and my intent is to tip about 15% of the tour cost which would be $5/pp. This is assuming good service of course. Jeanne, When next month are you doing Moby Dick? I would really be interested in hearing your review. They were one of my choices, but I can't seem to find any reviews on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsUp Posted November 15, 2007 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I think 15% is fare enough. 20% if the group is samll and 25% if the service was good:D Hands Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grneyedmustang Posted November 21, 2007 #9 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I tipped $5 on the stingray excursion I went on in Nassau, I guess this is "normal"...I am very interested in taking this tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne B Posted November 21, 2007 #10 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Jeanne, When next month are you doing Moby Dick? I would really be interested in hearing your review. They were one of my choices, but I can't seem to find any reviews on them. We're going on our cruise on Dec 8th, I'd be glad to post a review when I get back, you might want to bump this thread in a few weeks just to remind me. There aren't a lot of reviews on Moby Dick but all that I've ever read have been positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted November 22, 2007 #11 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Jeanne, When next month are you doing Moby Dick? I would really be interested in hearing your review. They were one of my choices, but I can't seem to find any reviews on them. I would be interested in what you think of them also. We are going to be using them when we cruise in march! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFan4Life Posted November 22, 2007 #12 Share Posted November 22, 2007 We're going on our cruise on Dec 8th, I'd be glad to post a review when I get back, you might want to bump this thread in a few weeks just to remind me. There aren't a lot of reviews on Moby Dick but all that I've ever read have been positive. I will be sure to remind you....I have looked for Moby Dick reviews, and you are right, there are not many. Looking forward to hearing yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttoCal Posted November 24, 2007 #13 Share Posted November 24, 2007 We usually aim for 10-20% of what the tour costs per person, and adjust based on what the tour is and how involved the guides were and how much fun we had. So for a $50 excursion, a base tip of about $5, but if the guide had to rescue us from our own stupidity or showed us something very very cool like a nurse shark or something like that, maybe $10. Or if they cooked us lunch instead of just getting something out of a cooler. There are always variables! And for something that is much more involved like Scuba diving, we would aim for at least 15%. Much more work on the part of the guides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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