newcruiser551951 Posted September 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2009 This is the first time I will be using the ship's transfers from the Airport to the Port, then Port to Airport. Just wondering if tipping the driver is expected? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayJacki Posted September 23, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 23, 2009 This is the first time I will be using the ship's transfers from the Airport to the Port, then Port to Airport. Just wondering if tipping the driver is expected? Thanks! We don't use the ship's transfers all of the time but we have NEVER been on one where the driver didn't remind us (verbally or via a sign at the front of the bus) that a tip is appreciated.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted September 23, 2009 #3 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Tips are always appreciateed, but not expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 23, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We do tip a nominal amount, as the driver is the one responsible for getting your bags to the porters and onto the ship, when we've used the shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted September 23, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 23, 2009 If you feel you've received good service, then yes. Don't feel like it is obligatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTMay1917 Posted September 23, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We always have slipped the guy a few bucks. We have used their transfers on some cruises and then done our own transportation on others. Usually our own getting to the port cause we fly a day or two before and then transfer back to airport when going home. Every one of their drivers has always been in a very good mood and they actually get out there and load and unload all the bags and wrangle all the confused people onto the bus. So I think a tip is justified in some cases but its your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnees Posted September 23, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2009 YOur choice - if they handle your baggage or do something besides drive the bus, you can consider it. If they do nothing besides drive the bus - why would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struther1 Posted September 23, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We usually give the transfer driver a couple bucks and as someone else said there is almost always either a sign or an announcement saying "tips are appreciated" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetireeWannabee Posted September 23, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2009 YOur choice - if they handle your baggage or do something besides drive the bus, you can consider it. If they do nothing besides drive the bus - why would you? Yep. If they handle the baggage or provide another service, sure. But I've already paid for the transfer and must assume the driver is being paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted September 23, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I've never used the ship's transfer (well, maybe once), but have used hotel/airport shuttles many, many times and always tip if the driver is helping with my luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbox Posted September 23, 2009 #11 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We used the transfur bus from Miami port to the airport and tipped the drive $2 for 2 bags and got a nasty reply "oh you must be english". in a very rude way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steponboard Posted September 23, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Usually I don't and carry my own suitcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnees Posted September 23, 2009 #13 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We used the transfur bus from Miami port to the airport and tipped the drive $2 for 2 bags and got a nasty reply "oh you must be english".in a very rude way. If I heard that he would find himself with an empty hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struther1 Posted September 23, 2009 #14 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We used the transfur bus from Miami port to the airport and tipped the drive $2 for 2 bags and got a nasty reply "oh you must be english".in a very rude way. I would have pulled that money back in a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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