aeonix01 Posted July 14, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2011 How much do I tip the porter (I'm sure this was asked 800 times, and I'm not sure if there is a search feature on this site or how to use it if there is one.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlcpl91 Posted July 14, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 14, 2011 A dollar a bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted July 14, 2011 #3 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Generally, one dollar per bag is appropriate. If you pack like my wife, two dollars. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidnk9 Posted July 14, 2011 #4 Share Posted July 14, 2011 How much do I tip the porter (I'm sure this was asked 800 times, and I'm not sure if there is a search feature on this site or how to use it if there is one.)? I tip a dollar per bag. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted July 14, 2011 #5 Share Posted July 14, 2011 WE tip 1-2 dollars a bag..........for instance.....3 bags=$5.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted July 14, 2011 #6 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We always tip $2 per bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeonix01 Posted July 14, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Thanks! Quick answers everyone! I'm a usually generous tipper, but, right now, I'd like to stick to the dollar a bag I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtex1622 Posted July 14, 2011 #8 Share Posted July 14, 2011 The four of us, about 11 bags, tip $20. Now for the funny answer: Tip about $5 a Bottle of Booze or Rum Runner ! No We do NOT smuggle :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted July 14, 2011 #9 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Generally, one dollar per bag is appropriate. If you pack like my wife, two dollars. ;) Same here. But the look on the porter's face when he lifts my wife's bag is priceless! For us, I usually give $5 for 3 bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texmike Posted July 14, 2011 #10 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We're not big tippers so no more than $1 per bag-Depends how many one dollar bills I have in my wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveky Posted July 14, 2011 #11 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Generally, one dollar per bag is appropriate. If you pack like my wife, two dollars. ;) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted July 14, 2011 #12 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I agree with most, 3 bags $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregand Posted July 14, 2011 #13 Share Posted July 14, 2011 How much should you tip the porters in med locations like rome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kymbakitty Posted July 14, 2011 #14 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I asked my husband what he usually tips the porter with our cruise luggage and he said between $10 and $20. He said it depends on how far they come to get you or take you to your cab/car. We usually cruise for 14+ days so we have twice the luggage than you would for a one week cruise. He said he would never give them less than $10, as this is one transaction he'd prefer to add a little insurance on--ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted July 14, 2011 #15 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Usually $5 for two bags (short cruises), because I would be miserable on a cruise without my luggage. Like kymbakitty's husband, I consider it insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 14, 2011 #16 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We do $1 per bag, unless they are really heavy...then we give $2. $1-2 is the common amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struther1 Posted July 14, 2011 #17 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We tip $1 a bag but usually $5 for 3 bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfordcruiser Posted July 14, 2011 #18 Share Posted July 14, 2011 ZERO! Porters at US ports are UNION employees. They already make $75,000 plus a year. If they insist for a tip ask to to see a supervisor. Listed their sites. http://www.ilwu.org/ http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Longshoreman/Hourly_Rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel23 Posted July 14, 2011 #19 Share Posted July 14, 2011 The four of us, about 11 bags, tip $20. Now for the funny answer: Tip about $5 a Bottle of Booze or Rum Runner ! No We do NOT smuggle :rolleyes: While i always tip $1-$2 per bag to porters/bellhops, I'm curious to find out how it works if you're smuggling or even not smuggling. If you tip the porters well enough and give them a wink, do they personally run your luggage through the X-ray machine or have it bypassed altogether? Are they even the ones to check the baggage? Is baggage 'examined' before it goes on the ship, while it's being loaded, or just before it's sent to the stateroom? I've never known how the loading of luggage works, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks! :) P.S. To the OP, I promise I'm not trying to steal your thread! :D I thought this would be a good place to post my question rather than starting another thread. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzaholic41 Posted July 14, 2011 #20 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well, I'm surprised it took 12 hours for someone to lecture us all on how much they think a porter makes (who are not the top-end longshormen). But God forbid someone have a decent salary. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJLEXUS2011 Posted July 14, 2011 #21 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I always give the porter $20. That ensures me(in my mind ) that my luggage will be treated correctly onto the ship. I was in the restaraunt business for 15 years before I got a real job and I always took extra good care of the bigger tippers. Human nature at its best. I always try to give whomever is helping me a big tip at the start. That way they remember you better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petesweet Posted July 14, 2011 #22 Share Posted July 14, 2011 While i always tip $1-$2 per bag to porters/bellhops, I'm curious to find out how it works if you're smuggling or even not smuggling. If you tip the porters well enough and give them a wink, do they personally run your luggage through the X-ray machine or have it bypassed altogether? Are they even the ones to check the baggage? Is baggage 'examined' before it goes on the ship, while it's being loaded, or just before it's sent to the stateroom? I've never known how the loading of luggage works, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks! :) P.S. To the OP, I promise I'm not trying to steal your thread! :D I thought this would be a good place to post my question rather than starting another thread. Thanks! They pick up your bags and put them on a luggage cart a few feet away!!! Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted July 14, 2011 #23 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I always give the porter $20. I always try to give whomever is helping me a big tip at the start. That way they remember you better. So... the porter is going to remember you when you come back for your next cruise??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdthird Posted July 14, 2011 #24 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I gave the porter $5 for our tthree bags on recent Allure cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd757 Posted July 14, 2011 #25 Share Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) Well, I'm surprised it took 12 hours for someone to lecture us all on how much they think a porter makes (who are not the top-end longshormen). But God forbid someone have a decent salary. :rolleyes: No kidding. I'm sure the guys driving the forklifts are making more hourly than the guys standing around loading bags onto carts and neither one is approaching $75,000. FWIW, we usually tip $1/bag. We had 9 bags (family of 6), easier just to tip $10. :) Edited July 14, 2011 by rd757 typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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