Southampton Luggage Porterage

[Tothesunset]

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?

[zider]

The porters do not expect a Tip at Southampton

Edited May 17, 2016 by zider

[h3rjp]

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

[BigMac1953]

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.

[pepperrn]

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! :)

[Tothesunset]

Thank you all for your helpful replies.

[balf]

Always impressed by the Southampton porters. They have never refused the small tip (£2) when offered.

 

David.

[Tothesunset]

I had intended to keep a £5 note handy - it seems a small price to pay for the convenience.

[Bell Boy]

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

[Solent Richard]

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. ;);)

[Solent Richard]

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.;);)