Bobblefrog Posted September 16, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Maybe this has been asked, but couldn't find it - if we take the Behind the Fun Tour, is it usual/customary to tip the guide? And if so how much have you tipped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuyahoga11 Posted September 16, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I didnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pungo3 Posted September 16, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I also did not. If memory serves me correctly, our guide was the CD. He is salaried and I'm sure he didn't expect a tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobblefrog Posted September 16, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I also did not. If memory serves me correctly, our guide was the CD. He is salaried and I'm sure he didn't expect a tip. Yes, that would be awkward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil40 Posted September 16, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I didn't ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packedandready Posted September 17, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 17, 2013 We didn't. She was from the HR department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare2Believe Posted September 17, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 17, 2013 We had someone from the shore excursion desk leading our tour, and we did not tip him - didn't see anyone else do so either, but might have missed it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel182002 Posted September 17, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'm not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrailfan Posted September 17, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Every time I've taken the tour, The escort/briefer was a salaried employee from the HR department. I don't think I've ever seen anyone tip her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills blasters Posted September 17, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 17, 2013 We did not, and did not see anyone else give her a tip. Claudia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyz Posted September 17, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 17, 2013 We've taken the tour twice and didn't either time, both times the guide was the onboard education coordinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted September 17, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 17, 2013 We've taken the tour twice and didn't either time, both times the guide was the onboard education coordinator. Same here. Both times she was the education coordinator, which is a salaried position, so you wouldn't normally tip them. In fact, our guide on Imagination told us her cabin was up on Lido, and because she had just recently gotten her promotion, she didn't have to share. :) I expect most of the salaried staff, hotel officers and ship's officers stay 'upstairs' and not 'downstairs.' (This is starting to sound like Downton Abbey. :) ) The stateroom topic came up because she was needling the Chief Engineer about the very bumpy ride we'd had coming south to Cozumel. Since her cabin was high and in front, she said she was "bouncing out of her bunk." The engineer told us apologetically that they'd done everything they could to trim the ship: max stabilizers, filling the 'bulb' below the bow to help steady the ship...... THAT was a great Behind the Fun tour, and very informative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumbleklutz Posted September 17, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 17, 2013 We didn't. She was from the HR department. Wonder if we were on the same tour? Ours was from HR, and was on board to do training. We didn't tip either but it was an awesome tour. It was on the Liberty by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packedandready Posted September 17, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Wonder if we were on the same tour? Ours was from HR, and was on board to do training. We didn't tip either but it was an awesome tour. It was on the Liberty by the way. We were on the Magic. I agree .... a great tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 17, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I frequently am amazed at the good questions (and answers) that are asked here and how much of a resource this site is.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted September 17, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 17, 2013 We did that tour on Imagination a few years ago. We did not think to tip, neither did anyone else in the group. I don't think its expected since the tour is something extra you're paying for (which costs the cruise line nearly nothing), and it's pretty pricey in and of itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gh1088 Posted September 17, 2013 #17 Share Posted September 17, 2013 On the Victory in May, we tried to tip, but the gal said she couldn't accept it. I believe she was from HR as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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