Rare Tothesunset Posted May 17, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 17, 2016 We will be arriving at the Southampton Cruise Terminal by taxi and I understand that the taxis pull up at the point at which luggage is collected for onward transmission onto the ship. I have a simple question - is there a charge for this or do the porters expect a tip? I ask only to know if I should have some cash to hand and, if so, how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zider Posted May 17, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) The porters do not expect a Tip at Southampton Edited May 17, 2016 by zider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3rjp Posted May 17, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 17, 2016 They won't expect a tip. They'll ask you what's being checked and what you are carrying on and it'll be out the boot of the car and whisked away within about 30 seconds of your arrival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted May 17, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I have a simple question - is there a charge for this or do the porters expect a tip? I ask only to know if I should have some cash to hand and, if so, how much? Outward bound, tips are not expected, but if you use them when you return, then a tip is expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted May 17, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 17, 2016 We will be arriving at the Southampton Cruise Terminal by taxi and I understand that the taxis pull up at the point at which luggage is collected for onward transmission onto the ship. I have a simple question - is there a charge for this or do the porters expect a tip? I ask only to know if I should have some cash to hand and, if so, how much?I agree with everyone above; tip not expected by the porters at Southampton. Have a great time on board! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted May 17, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Thank you all for your helpful replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted May 17, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Always impressed by the Southampton porters. They have never refused the small tip (£2) when offered. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted May 17, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I had intended to keep a £5 note handy - it seems a small price to pay for the convenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted May 17, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Those Southampton porters are thorough gentlemen and don't even expect a tip, however, I'm more than happy to offer them a pound or two. Unlike those intimidating guys at Brooklyn cruise terminal :mad: Edited May 17, 2016 by Bell Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted May 18, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 18, 2016 We will be arriving at the Southampton Cruise Terminal by taxi and I understand that the taxis pull up at the point at which luggage is collected for onward transmission onto the ship. I have a simple question - is there a charge for this or do the porters expect a tip? I ask only to know if I should have some cash to hand and, if so, how much? Good morning. As has been already stated, tipping is not expected but is always appreciated. I always give something, usually a couple of pounds: it's no big deal. From the above photograph you will see many taxis arriving at Ocean Terminal. At peak times there is often a bit of a 'logjam' of cases at the luggage chutes. A quick word to your porter, of the essence that you'd like your luggage expedited, will generally see your luggage go to the head of the logjam. It's a game really. ;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted May 18, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Those Southampton porters are thorough gentlemen and don't even expect a tip, however, I'm more than happy to offer them a pound or two. Unlike those intimidating guys at Brooklyn cruise terminal :mad: As I have just stated above Bell Boy, I'm with you all the way. It's only money after all.;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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