Tipping the porter

[toothfairy]

We're leaving out of Boston on the Majesty in late August. I'm a 1st timer. Can anyone advise me on whether it's appropriate to tip the porter that takes our luggage at the pier? If so, how much? I'd really appreciate some advice.

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Thanks.

[johnql]

Yes, it is appropriate to tip the porters. A general rule of thumb is $1-2 per bag.

[kirbmeister]

$1 per bag. And not only is it okay, it will be expected.

[shoreguy]

$1 per bag. And not only is it okay, it will be expected.

 

:D If you want your bag to make it to your cabin in one piece or at all. You got a problem with that :D

[kirbmeister]

Sorry it came out sounding negative. I didn't mean it to be negative. I don't mind tipping. I just hate the hand being out before the service has even been rendered. In Houston it was almost humorous watching the porters try and see who could get to the bags first, thereby generating the most tips.

[shoreguy]

Sorry it came out sounding negative. I didn't mean it to be negative. I don't mind tipping. I just hate the hand being out before the service has even been rendered. In Houston it was almost humorous watching the porters try and see who could get to the bags first, thereby generating the most tips.

 

Did not sound negative - just the truth :)

[toothfairy]

Thanks!

[smeyer418]

2.00 per in NYC---anyone want to make anything of it,,,like the joke how many teamsters does it take to change lightbulb 5- you want to make something of it.

[donna@donnaanderson.com]

I know I always tip the skycap a lot to make sure it makes it on the plane. I am more generous in tipping than $2 per bag; if I have 4 luggage I would tip $10.

I am always very cordial too; I always think being nice brings good service!

[TrinaLC]

i'd tip $2 in a NE urban area like Boston - think of it as 'insurance' <grin>

[Welove2cruise2]

We've sailed out of Boston 6 times, and always tipped $1-$2 per bag. One time when we were leaving on the Majesty, we tried to tip the porter and he said to us, no kidding: "Do you know how much they're paying me to work today? Put your money away!!"

 

I would STILL offer the tip!

[newmexicoNita]

It does depend on where you are embarking I am sure: In Houston we gave him about $1 per bag, maybe $5 for 3 bags I don't remember. In San Juan a couple of years ago, we gave him $10 I think, maybe a little less and handed it to him as soon as we got out of our taxi, not only did he take our bags he told us to follow him,next thing we knew we had even past the latitude table and were checking in and on our way. We just watched all the others in line as we past them: why, I bet the tip up front helped. It was worth every penny what ever it was. NMnita