EBM Posted August 29, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Generally, what do people usually tip the porters at the port? I am leaving from Port Canveral on the Freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Pisces Posted August 29, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2012 We tip $1.00 per bag. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBM Posted August 29, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MS52 Posted August 29, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 29, 2012 $5. We have 4-5 bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuds Posted August 29, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 29, 2012 We usually just give the guy 5.00 for our 2 bags. If we don't have a 5.00 on us, we give him 2.00 per bag. Two weeks ago, we completely forgot to get change, and only had enough to give 1.00 per bag without having to ask for change for a 20.00. So we gave him the couple bucks and one of our bags never made it to our room. When we went to claim our bag in the unknown bag section, the room tag and our name tags were both mysteriously removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 29, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 29, 2012 $1-2 per bag is the norm.....$2 if it's a big, heavy bag, $1 if it's not too big and bulky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted August 29, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 29, 2012 $0 if all I am doing is handing them my luggage as I enter the terminal. They are union longshoremen earning generous salaries and you are already compensating them for their service in your port fees. There are signs up at most U.S. ports saying that the porters do no not need to be tipped (and in a couple of ports they are not supposed to accept tips). Also, the porters you see do not do much with your bags; they merely put them on a cart next to them, wheel the cart a few yards when full and then others do 99% of the work (and because they are behind the scenes, none are receiving any tips). If you are having them do extra work, then it is nice to tip them (i.e. if you are having them write you out new luggage tags or carry your bags from your car etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted August 29, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 29, 2012 oh boy, here we go again! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted August 29, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't remember if I've ever tipped for my bags. I do know though that they move fast and sometimes you don't have a chance to actually give them anything. If you want to, make sure it's ready. Most people suggest $1 a bag if you want to, but as with everything, there are very conflicting reports (as you already see above). Just do what you feel is right. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted August 29, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 29, 2012 We usually just give the guy 5.00 for our 2 bags. If we don't have a 5.00 on us, we give him 2.00 per bag. Two weeks ago, we completely forgot to get change, and only had enough to give 1.00 per bag without having to ask for change for a 20.00. So we gave him the couple bucks and one of our bags never made it to our room. When we went to claim our bag in the unknown bag section, the room tag and our name tags were both mysteriously removed. Insinuating someone ripped your tags off because you didn't tip....? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mation101 Posted August 29, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 29, 2012 oh boy, here we go again! :eek: Popping corn as I type :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted August 29, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Or we can just turn the conversation to a lighter tone since the OP got the info they were looking for already..... So...... If you don't tip, you're going to hell for sure. Just so you know. Bahahahahaha. Ahh...cruise critic, I love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted August 29, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 29, 2012 We also normally give a bribe (oops, meant "tip") of one to two dollars per bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted August 29, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Popping corn as I type :D I'm fresh out so I hope you're sharing. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How'sBartCruisin'? Posted August 29, 2012 #15 Share Posted August 29, 2012 oh boy, here we go again! :eek: Oh, I tip them alright. I hand them an especially heavy bag, see which side the porter picks it up with, run to that side and tip him over. Then I stand over him and laugh, saying, "I hope you enjoyed your tip. Now make sure my bags get to my room...boy!!!" :D ...Usually $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmeeker Posted August 29, 2012 #16 Share Posted August 29, 2012 That 1% is pretty important. If it doesn't happen, or if something goes wrong, you might not see your bags for a while. I'm not gonna risk it. I'm gonna tip the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How'sBartCruisin'? Posted August 29, 2012 #17 Share Posted August 29, 2012 And...if you don't tip the porters, then you are a cheap, stingy, Scrooge-like jerk. also... If you tip the porters, you are a jerk. Don't make me feel bad about myself, richy!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted August 29, 2012 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't care if they are union or not. I just always tip any type of service we get. We usually tip $5 for a 3 night cruise and $10 for a 7 night cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo70 Posted August 29, 2012 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't care if they are union or now. We still tip $5 for a 3 night cruise and $10 for a 7 night cruise. It is not so much that they are unionized, but that they receive full salaries and already compensated by you through your port fees. Tipping them is akin to tipping a flight attendant for serving you a drink, you city bus driver for taking public transportation, or the check in worker at the airport who puts your luggage on the conveyor belt as you receive your boarding pass. They are all providing you a service, but are already being fully compensated for said service. You can tip them if you would like (most will accept it, even in the ports where they are not supposed to), but there is absolutely no need or expectation to tip a person earning a generous salary for carrying out their most basic job duty (and there are signs up at most ports reminding you that they do not need to be tipped). I am not sure why so many feel the urgency to tip these people for performing fifteen seconds of work, but feel no need to tip the behind-the-scenes people who do 99% of the work (and most of these people are earning far less than the "porter" who takes your bags). Certainly nothing wrong with tipping them (if that is how one wants to spend their money), but personally I'd rather save that money for extra tips for the hard working staff on the ship who expend so much more time and effort ensuring I have a great vacation and earn peanuts compared to the longshoremen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Pilot Posted August 29, 2012 #20 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It really depends on the porter, when my gf and I travel we usually have 2-3 bags total. If the guy is really good and engaging I'll throw him or her $10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2thesea Posted August 29, 2012 #21 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I think my popcorn is over this topic :rolleyes: I tip yes I do...I want to make sure my bags ALL my bags (especially my bag with my Shamp-BOOZE) $2 a bag and my husband adds an extra $5 for the HEAVY bag we refer to as "Big Red". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorbr Posted August 29, 2012 #22 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Does this ever stop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mation101 Posted August 29, 2012 #23 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't care if they are union or not. I just always tip any type of service we get. We usually tip $5 for a 3 night cruise and $10 for a 7 night cruise. I even slip the Captain a couple of bucks when we shake hands in the reception line :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galavant3 Posted August 29, 2012 #24 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It is not so much that they are unionized, but that they receive full salaries and already compensated by you through your port fees. Tipping them is akin to tipping a flight attendant for serving you a drink, you city bus driver for taking public transportation, or the check in worker at the airport who puts your luggage on the conveyor belt as you receive your boarding pass. They are all providing you a service, but are already being fully compensated for said service. You can tip them if you would like (most will accept it, even in the ports where they are not supposed to), but there is absolutely no need or expectation to tip a person earning a generous salary for carrying out their most basic job duty (and there are signs up at most ports reminding you that they do not need to be tipped). I am not sure why so many feel the urgency to tip these people for performing fifteen seconds of work, but feel no need to tip the behind-the-scenes people who do 99% of the work (and most of these people are earning far less than the "porter" who takes your bags). Certainly nothing wrong with tipping them (if that is how one wants to spend their money), but personally I'd rather save that money for extra tips for the hard working staff on the ship who expend so much more time and effort ensuring I have a great vacation and earn peanuts compared to the longshoremen. I have no reason to doubt that what you say is correct. Many people, including myself, like to give a tangible "thank you" to someone that has personally assisted us. I don't feel obligated, it just seems right to me. I don't ask myself what someone does or doesn't earn prior to tipping. Way too much thinking on vacation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Pilot Posted August 29, 2012 #25 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Does this ever stop... It's a daily thread like alcohol smuggling and chair hogs. But for someone who have never cruised I see this as a valid question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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