vmom Posted August 9, 2005 #1 Share Posted August 9, 2005 is there a certain protocol regarding tipping on a snorkel or dive boat? When I wrote for a quote regarding a snorkel tour on another island I was told the price was a certain amount and that did not include the tip to the captain of the boat. The email stated that it is customary to tip a dive boat captain a certain amount to acknowledge his skill. We have a snorkle tour scheduled, and I wanted to make sure if there is a certain protocol regarding tipping, that we follow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennisobo Posted August 11, 2005 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Good question. I would also like to know. Anyone have an answer??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beffy1167 Posted August 13, 2005 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2005 We tipped the captain as we were leaving the boat....just shook his hand and, in doing so, slipped him his tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyroot Posted August 14, 2005 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Usually the captain or helpers will help you off the boat, and at that time you can hand them the tip. We usually tip a couple dollars depending on the level of service. On our Nativeway Stingray Sandbar excursion, the helpers swam down and pulled up conch and shared with us (he must have brought up half a dozen, I think he was taking them home for dinner!) We tipped him $5 because he was so kind and helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted August 14, 2005 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Often you will see a tip jar or equivalent onboard. The crew may or may not point it out, if there is one. I always find a way to tip, if not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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