Algebralovr Posted May 5, 2014 #51 Share Posted May 5, 2014 It all depends on the service provided and the port. On our last cruise, when we arrived, a porter told us to find a group of bags with tags like the ones we had and leave our bags with those. Definitely no tip there! If they have to make tags for me, I'll tip. If I have to move my own bags and get no service, why should I give away my hard earned money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted May 5, 2014 #52 Share Posted May 5, 2014 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1170000&highlight=porters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted May 5, 2014 #53 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Someone posted that the porters make 6 figures. I found this info on stevedore pay. http://www1.salary.com/FL/Miami/Stevedore-salary.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted May 20, 2014 #54 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I look at it like this, those bags have got to be heavy I'm going to give the guy 5$ per bag, tell the guy I need my orange sticker, watch him put it on and I'm gonna smile, say THANKS ALOT and start my cruise!;) What is the orange sticker?? At what level or suite is it for? Is it the porter who has them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RARcruise Posted May 21, 2014 #55 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Port Canaveral had signs that say that tipping is not required as they are on salary. I found out they are union and make 35-40 per hour there and almost are full time. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app I saw that same sign so I was shocked when my hubby told me that when he gave the guy his tip that he told him he normally gets $20-$30 for a tip. We gave him $10 for 6 bags with three of them being small kid bags. I normally try to do $2 per bag but didn't have time to go through my bag because of bad news we received as soon as we departed the ship. I wish we wouldn't have gave him anything. He was not friendly at all. The guy who moved our bags after watching me take them out the back of the car and brought them to him acted rude as well when we first arrived. When we cruise in November I will only tip those that don't act rude. I believe in tipping but I also believe in being kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomarc Posted May 23, 2014 #56 Share Posted May 23, 2014 What is the orange sticker?? At what level or suite is it for? Is it the porter who has them?? These are good questions. Can someone please answer? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserKid Posted May 28, 2014 #57 Share Posted May 28, 2014 On a cruise in Sept. 2001, my friends' luggage never made it on the ship. They tipped (I think it was $2 for 2 bags) and for some reason their bags were left behind at the port. Carnival gave them a $50 on board credit for the inconvenience. My friends felt his vacation was ruined. They tried to make the best of it, but missed their clothes and spent lots of time wearing the Carnival Bath Robes and some things they bought on board. Ever since that time, I always carry on my own luggage. I know it's a little big, but I can manage it fine through ramps, stairs, or whatever. I've felt guilty about skipping the porter and not tipping, so I have tipped $1 to show appreciation of offer to take my luggage, though I have declined them taking my luggage. My luggage does fit through security opening. After reading these post of rude porters, it makes me feel like I shouldn't tip if they don't take my luggage. But if porters continue to be nice and offer to take my luggage, a buck is okay for their nice offer. Rude porter will get nothing. Carnival warns about porters not being their employees and passengers who hand over their luggage to porters do so at their own risk. That's why I keep my luggage with me. I try to pack light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmerelda Posted May 28, 2014 #58 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) por·ter 1 (noun) - a person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a railroad station, airport, or hotel. It's pretty much like the tip cup at Starbucks. They are doing their job, they don't need tips. No, I do not like Starbucks but have gone with my son. It makes me chuckle. I work in healthcare. I know how to do my job and I do it well. I do not expect a tip for it. Yes, porters are paid very well. My husband and I plan on retiring to Florida and he checked into those jobs just last year. We've never had any problems with our luggage in 9 cruises. Edited May 28, 2014 by Esmerelda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted November 22, 2014 #59 Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) On a cruise in Sept. 2001, my friends' luggage never made it on the ship. They tipped (I think it was $2 for 2 bags) and for some reason their bags were left behind at the port. Carnival gave them a $50 on board credit for the inconvenience. My friends felt his vacation was ruined. They tried to make the best of it, but missed their clothes and spent lots of time wearing the Carnival Bath Robes and some things they bought on board. Ever since that time, I always carry on my own luggage. I know it's a little big, but I can manage it fine through ramps, stairs, or whatever. I've felt guilty about skipping the porter and not tipping, so I have tipped $1 to show appreciation of offer to take my luggage, though I have declined them taking my luggage. My luggage does fit through security opening. After reading these post of rude porters, it makes me feel like I shouldn't tip if they don't take my luggage. But if porters continue to be nice and offer to take my luggage, a buck is okay for their nice offer. Rude porter will get nothing. Carnival warns about porters not being their employees and passengers who hand over their luggage to porters do so at their own risk. That's why I keep my luggage with me. I try to pack light. We always watch and make sure our bags actually go on the cart. 16 cruises and never a lost bag, well except one that was lost til about 6 pm because the tag had been pulled off (Glory when they still used the stretchy thread and the round tags) and we tip $1-2 per bag depending on how heavy/large the bag is. And, if the link above to pay for them is correct, you can live fairly well in FL on the median salary plus tips. Even on the median salary alone for where it is. We've never had anyone actually ask for a tip outright, but a couple have made hints. Most just smile and say thank you when we hand them the tip. Edited November 22, 2014 by BND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWulf Posted November 23, 2014 #60 Share Posted November 23, 2014 We tip $5 -$10 and have between 2-5 bags. The better question is what you tip when you debark Here the porter will help you find your bags and take you through customs and right to the cab or shuttle (Miami). I tip around $20-30 when debarking. Agreed! In many ports the porters on debarkation will also have a dedicated customs line which is usually a LOT shorter. Money well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaboss Posted December 1, 2014 #61 Share Posted December 1, 2014 First I have heard of the "orange sticker". As asked in previous post above, this is for priority delivery to cabin? You qualify for orange sticker if you are platinum or elite on Princess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elainmir Posted December 8, 2014 #62 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sorry guys..the orange sticker was for FTTF ..and I guess maybe I tip way more than I should but before I became a teacher I bartended for a number of years. I watched wait staff hustle their butts off for rude customers and make nothing. I think baggage folks should be compensated for their work. After 3 hernia surgeries I wouldn't want to lift all that luggage! So yeah maybe I'm a bit more sympathetic...lol... I don't care how much they make per year..I care about how they treat me at that exact moment. It's about service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twindaddy Posted December 8, 2014 #63 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sorry guys..the orange sticker was for FTTF ..and I guess maybe I tip way more than I should but before I became a teacher I bartended for a number of years. I watched wait staff hustle their butts off for rude customers and make nothing. I think baggage folks should be compensated for their work. After 3 hernia surgeries I wouldn't want to lift all that luggage! So yeah maybe I'm a bit more sympathetic...lol... I don't care how much they make per year..I care about how they treat me at that exact moment. It's about service. FTTF = Faster to the Fun = Carnival Cruise Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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