Fair Tipping

[Mschif78]

Do u usually tip the people that take the luggage at the port? if so, how much? Who else do you tip that isnt included?

 

Thanks

Kerry

[cathyz]

Do u usually tip the people that take the luggage at the port? if so, how much? Who else do you tip that isnt included?

 

Thanks

Kerry

Yes, we tip the porters at the pier (they are not really Carnival employees, but port employees) $5 for our 2 suitcases, it's cheap 'insurance' for them taking good care of the suitcases. Even tho everyone on the ship is technically taken care of with tips, we always tip extra to our cabin steward, MDR waiters, and favorite bartenders.

[StillPooh]

We tip the luggage handlers at the port $2 a bag. We also tip the driver if we use cruise line transport between the airport and the ship.

 

We also tip for excellent service on excursions.

[MrPete]

Do u usually tip the people that take the luggage at the port? if so, how much? Who else do you tip that isnt included?

 

Thanks

Kerry

 

Only if I hire then to move my bags from my car to unload, and them bring them "in", or vice versa when I get my bags post cruise, and have them bring them to my car or the transfer bus, usually to get through customs quickly.

 

I scratch my head at those that tip people that simply take bags and put them in " the cage". I wonder if they also tip at the airline terminal when the lady takes their bag and puts them on the conveyor belt.

[peptobysmol]

Fair tipping? I have never tipped at the fair. :p

[Jasonmom]

I have put a tip for staff at camp carnival (or those similar on other ships)on my sail & sign card.

[cherbear4000]

You really should tip the porters taking your luggage. I usually tip $2-$3 a bag. i never use them at debarkation.

 

My parents once had a porter at debark in NYC that went above and beyond with all of their bags. He took them through employee only areas so they wouldn't have to walk so far as they are not the most mobile. He loaded their car. They had a ton of baggage since most of us 'kids' fly, but have my parents who drive take the luggage back to avoid the fees. He got a $100 tip.

 

Room service usually gets $5 per deliver from us. Plus we give our room steward and waiters an extra $20 each on top of the auto tips.

[coevan]

We always tip the porters, like the sky cap at the airport, always feel a bit more confident it will go on it's intended direction. Alwyas nice to take care of the Capt. and mates on day sails.

Carry a few ones around for the poolside servers, it's amazing how fast and often they find you.

[joeyancho]

Only if I hire then to move my bags from my car to unload, and them bring them "in", or vice versa when I get my bags post cruise, and have them bring them to my car or the transfer bus, usually to get through customs quickly.

 

I scratch my head at those that tip people that simply take bags and put them in " the cage". I wonder if they also tip at the airline terminal when the lady takes their bag and puts them on the conveyor belt.

 

Mr Pete, It must be a long time since you have flown. After the lady or man weighs the bag you take it yourself to x-ray, after x-ray the TSA person puts it on the conveyor. They are gov't employees and cannot accept tips (gov't employeees only accept bribes LOL) The days of weighing it and the lady or man putting it on the conveyor belt behind them are long gone.

[lindfaz]

Usually tip the porter at the port $2 a bag and if we use vallet parking, tip him also so he takes good care of our car. Tip for room service $1-2 depending on how much you order and our room steward $10-$20 more at the end of the cruise. These people work hard for you and they really appreciate the extra $$$.

[MrPete]

Mr Pete, It must be a long time since you have flown. After the lady or man weighs the bag you take it yourself to x-ray, after x-ray the TSA person puts it on the conveyor. They are gov't employees and cannot accept tips (gov't employeees only accept bribes LOL) The days of weighing it and the lady or man putting it on the conveyor belt behind them are long gone.

 

LOL. Luckily, White Plains airport doesn't have all that. In fact, there are only 2 gates.

[misstopgun]

Mr Pete, It must be a long time since you have flown. After the lady or man weighs the bag you take it yourself to x-ray, after x-ray the TSA person puts it on the conveyor. They are gov't employees and cannot accept tips (gov't employeees only accept bribes LOL) The days of weighing it and the lady or man putting it on the conveyor belt behind them are long gone.

Unless you use curbside which I usually do. Never had a tip refused.

[T. Advisor King]

Mr Pete, It must be a long time since you have flown. After the lady or man weighs the bag you take it yourself to x-ray, after x-ray the TSA person puts it on the conveyor. They are gov't employees and cannot accept tips (gov't employeees only accept bribes LOL) The days of weighing it and the lady or man putting it on the conveyor belt behind them are long gone.

 

Joey - I think it depends what the set-up is at your airport and where you're going. I've been on plenty of flights in the last 2 years where we took our bags to the check-in counter, put them on the conveyor/scale, the agent attached the bag tag, then they went off down the conveyor.

 

As for tipping, I've so far always managed to avoid the porters (either by loading the bags myself or by carrying them on). I don't use room service, so I haven't had a tipping situation there. Generally, once you arrive at the ship and presuming you retain your auto-tips, you shouldn't have to tip anyone along the way. You are always welcome to tip for service (whether or not it is "above and beyond"); however, I have always received "typical" service (i.e., met expectations), so I've never felt the need.

[boaterette]

Yes, we tip the porters at the pier (they are not really Carnival employees, but port employees) $5 for our 2 suitcases, it's cheap 'insurance' for them taking good care of the suitcases. Even tho everyone on the ship is technically taken care of with tips, we always tip extra to our cabin steward, MDR waiters, and favorite bartenders.

 

I dont think room service, childrens club, and casino workers if winning big are technically included in tips. These are all separate. We usually tip $2 per bag.

[DiamondBill102]

LOL. Luckily, White Plains airport doesn't have all that. In fact, there are only 2 gates.

 

White Plains is my new favorite airport. Wife flew into there a month ago for the first time....now that's all we look to fly too

[cruzsnooze]

Do u usually tip the people that take the luggage at the port? if so, how much? Who else do you tip that isnt included?

 

Thanks

Kerry

The longshoremen earn in excess of $30 per hour. I still tip $1 a bag because tipping has become customary but it shouldn't be to people who are large wage earners.For those who don't know, room service is included in the daily tipping pool so tip if it's above and beyond or you feel like it but no need to feel obligated to double tip.

[boaterette]

The longshoremen earn in excess of $30 per hour. I still tip $1 a bag because tipping has become customary but it shouldn't be to people who are large wage earners.For those who don't know, room service is included in the daily tipping pool so tip if it's above and beyond or you feel like it but no need to feel obligated to double tip.

 

Room service is not included in the daily tipping.

[joeyancho]

LOL. Luckily, White Plains airport doesn't have all that. In fact, there are only 2 gates.

 

My Bad, I generally fly out of LAX, MIA, JFK, NWK, and the baggage handling proceedure is as I described. A real pain.

[FlaGrl4Evr]

Mr Pete, It must be a long time since you have flown. After the lady or man weighs the bag you take it yourself to x-ray, after x-ray the TSA person puts it on the conveyor. They are gov't employees and cannot accept tips (gov't employeees only accept bribes LOL) The days of weighing it and the lady or man putting it on the conveyor belt behind them are long gone.

 

 

 

Not in Tampa or Indianapolis. :) The Agent weighs it and puts it on the belt directly behind them.

 

 

 

 

As far as the porters at the port or same for porters at the airport (rental car return to airside) $5 for 2 suitcases.

 

 

 

 

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