skm Posted December 29, 2005 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2005 A few questions: 1) When we arrive @ the cruise terminal (by taxi) the porters will be waiting for us? They take our bags...do we tip them? If so how much? 2) After getting off the ship @ the end...are there taxis waiting? Or how do we get one? Thanks SKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al B. Posted December 29, 2005 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Depending on the port, there should be porters available nearby, if not right where the taxi stops. Again, depending on the port, there will be taxis waiting when you disembark. There will probably be a taxi stand where you go to get the cabs. You can usually find a porter to help get your luggage to the taxis also. They will be available where you collect your luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doone Posted December 29, 2005 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Yes, I always tip the porters, I usually give them $2 per bag. Where are you sailing from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springtxbill Posted December 29, 2005 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2005 When departing the ship it seems that people that get porters to pick up their luggage go directly thru Customs without having to wait. Could be worth an extra tip.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted December 29, 2005 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2005 We have always had a lot of taxis waiting when we get off the ships. We are a great source of revenue for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted December 29, 2005 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Yes, you definitely need to tip the porters who take your luggage at the pier. The customary tip is $1 per bag. If I have three bags, I tip $5. These are the people who make sure your luggage gets onto the ship - and they are NOT cruiseline employees. They are employed by the port authority. I've always seen lines of cabs when debarking ships. If you get a porter to help you get a cab, tip him a coupla bucks.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwenmark Posted January 5, 2006 #7 Share Posted January 5, 2006 customary for the past three years at least is $2 a bag. and the porters are a huge help if you can snag one on disembarcation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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