Artemus Posted September 17, 2019 #26 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Some people are just Scrooges and will come up with any excuse not to tip ‼️ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renza Posted September 17, 2019 #27 Share Posted September 17, 2019 We take around 3 cruises a year. We live in palm beach so sometimes last minute we go. I have had a few porters that were jerks. Handed a guy $5 for 3 bags and he said really that’s it. I can name at least 3 times. You basically have to tip to get your bags on a cart. It’s a few bucks, no biggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted September 17, 2019 #28 Share Posted September 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, time4u2go said: Maybe I'm wrong, but I think this thread is about the porters that handle your bags at the beginning of the cruise, not at the end. Yes, you're correct it started that way but as always it moved on. As to at embarkation still use the porter, wouldn't just leave luggage. They have a job to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted September 17, 2019 #29 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 minute ago, njkruzer said: Yes, you're correct it started that way but as always it moved on. As to at embarkation still use the porter, wouldn't just leave luggage. They have a job to do. Yes. Moving our luggage 5 feet onto a cart! 😉 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemus Posted September 17, 2019 #30 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Scrooge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted September 17, 2019 #31 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 minute ago, time4u2go said: Yes. Moving our luggage 5 feet onto a cart! 😉 I know, but going behind them, cutting in front of the line, not my thing and might upset my fellow cruisers. Whether TSA is there or not, I wouldn't just leave luggage for someone to be concerned that it was just "left". And don't need dh having to try to lift luggage and put on top of pile. No sure way to know the luggage pile will be low, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted September 17, 2019 #32 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, njkruzer said: I know, but going behind them, cutting in front of the line, not my thing and might upset my fellow cruisers. Whether TSA is there or not, I wouldn't just leave luggage for someone to be concerned that it was just "left". And don't need dh having to try to lift luggage and put on top of pile. No sure way to know the luggage pile will be low, etc. Oh I would never go behind them or cut in front of any line either. I'm not sure TSA has anything to do with any of this. Edited September 17, 2019 by time4u2go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted September 17, 2019 #33 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Artemus said: Scrooge Lol bah humbug! 🎄 Edited September 17, 2019 by time4u2go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 18, 2019 #34 Share Posted September 18, 2019 2 hours ago, orville99 said: Not at all an overreach my absent minded son had his luggage "disappear" into the TSA facility when he left it unattended curbside a few years back, but hey, if you want to risk never seeing your luggage again, go for it. And FYI, TSA absolutely works the departure terminals at all U.S. cruise ports. Sorry, wrong again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 18, 2019 #35 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Artemus said: I think they only stare if you don’t tip. They should stare ‼️ So you do think they intimidate folks. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 18, 2019 #36 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, time4u2go said: Maybe I'm wrong, but I think this thread is about the porters that handle your bags at the beginning of the cruise, not at the end. With facial recognition and no need to pay them for a short line, their income should be way down now. Now all they get is their generous Longshorman wages and benefits. But I tip the drop off crew anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 18, 2019 #37 Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) Port Canaveral Terminal 1 $3 And I took them out of the vehicle Edited September 18, 2019 by John&LaLa 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted September 18, 2019 #38 Share Posted September 18, 2019 3 hours ago, mafig said: Never had a problem with porters. We do tip…… but we give them the money. Never had them ask, never had them put out their hand. Only port I have ever had a problem with porters demanding money was at Port Of Miami. Not on Royal but at the MSC tent the porter walked by all of us standing in line and mentioned that luggage was not going anywhere if he didn't get a tip. I though that was rather rude and crass. He got a lot less than what I normally tip the porters. I wanted to not tip him at all but wife has the final say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted September 18, 2019 #39 Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, renza said: We take around 3 cruises a year. We live in palm beach so sometimes last minute we go. I have had a few porters that were jerks. Handed a guy $5 for 3 bags and he said really that’s it. I can name at least 3 times. You basically have to tip to get your bags on a cart. It’s a few bucks, no biggie Tip hustlers. They should be thankful for what they get. I had one ask me for a tip BEFORE he took the suitcase! Edited September 18, 2019 by soremekun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted September 18, 2019 #40 Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Port Canaveral Terminal 1 Thank you for this. There should be more of these signs put up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 18, 2019 #41 Share Posted September 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, soremekun said: Tip hustlers. They should be thankful for what they get. I had one ask me for a tip. Hustlers is an excellent description 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glide_Path Posted September 18, 2019 #42 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Few years ago took a cruise out of Port Canaveral. Parked at the terminal parking structure. After the cruise, as I pulled up to the exit booth and paid the parking attendant the parking fee. He asked me "Where's my tip?" 50% confused, 50% mad, I raised my voice and said "For what?" and drove off. This tipping business is getting out of hand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 18, 2019 #43 Share Posted September 18, 2019 10 hours ago, orville99 said: And FYI, TSA absolutely works the departure terminals at all U.S. cruise ports. uuh, NO. https://traveltips.usatoday.com/tsa-screen-passengers-cruise-110191.html Read carefully, no where does it say TSA is actually at any cruise terminal. Just that the sets the standards and work with the cruise lines in implementing measures. I have not seen a TSA person at Baltimore. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 18, 2019 #44 Share Posted September 18, 2019 8 hours ago, mayleeman said: Thousands on a cruise, and some people are determined to make sure the porters are not overpaid so they withhold a few bucks. Do you realize that most of them make well into the 6 figures? Probably more than most people tipping them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesnake2002 Posted September 18, 2019 #45 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I don't know how much a porter makes or how many hours a week they work. Or to get to 6 figures, how much overtime they have to work. I do know it's a physical job. Having retired from a physical job, I was in a laborers union. Retirement is physically painful. I am riddled with arthritis, from my feet to my neck. I enjoy my vegtable garden, but hubby has to plant it for me. With my knees i can't squat down. When i pick my tomatoes i have to take breaks cause my back tightens so much. I retired at the bare minimum, 56 years old and 32 years at said job. I feel I am so blessed to be able to cruise. A big smile and a few bucks for someone busting their hump is no problem. They hustle to get luggage on board. Yeah thats their job, but if they slowed down you'd notice it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted September 18, 2019 #46 Share Posted September 18, 2019 16 hours ago, mcatmcat said: Port of Miami Terminal A I was talking to a friend about the fact that I dont like to give my luggage to a porter and walk away until he said “ you can drop it yourself and it goes straight to the terminal “ He didn’t use that systems but he told me you can place it yourself in a baggage carousel and it goes straight to the scanner- is it like that ? Back to the original subject, which from what I can tell was about luggage security rather than tipping the porter.... I've never seen a place for the general public to do anything with their luggage at POM. I've actually seen the exact opposite -- it seemed like the luggage carts were divided into some sort of organizational scheme, where they were pre-sorted to some extent before the carts were wheeled onto the ship, so if you don't know which cart to put your bags on based on your luggage tag, you might be delaying the delivery process. If you are concerned about the security of your luggage, I think you need to look at the Big Picture here --- exactly how often does a suitcase get lost or stolen and never make it onto the ship??? Not very often, or you'd see thread after thread after thread here full of people pissing and moaning about it. Anything valuable or vitally necessary (jewelry, electronics, medications, passports, etc.) should be in one's carry-on bag, not left with the porters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayleeman Posted September 18, 2019 #47 Share Posted September 18, 2019 4 hours ago, SRF said: Do you realize that most of them make well into the 6 figures? Probably more than most people tipping them. I am sure your theory is grounded in hard facts. So, how many former porters have you ever met on all the cruises you have been on? Or are you just making up things to rationalize not tipping? Most porters we have ever used are good, some aren't. Same with most professions. But after schlepping my luggage around for years on my own, I like how they are right there. I don't begrudge them the token we pay in grstitude for keepinf our bags secure and onto the ship as we drive off to a garage or enter the terminal. As to whether the topic is tipping, the purpose of the OP strategy is clearly to avoid tips. So, fair game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony O Posted September 18, 2019 #48 Share Posted September 18, 2019 5 hours ago, SRF said: uuh, NO. https://traveltips.usatoday.com/tsa-screen-passengers-cruise-110191.html Read carefully, no where does it say TSA is actually at any cruise terminal. Just that the sets the standards and work with the cruise lines in implementing measures. I have not seen a TSA person at Baltimore. Ever. The security levels are set by the US Coast Guard with input from the Departmet of Homeland Security. Every year all employees who work at the Port of Baltimoe must take pass refresher test in security measures for them to renew their security credentials. The also must renew their TWIC credentials every five year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscobeans Posted September 18, 2019 #49 Share Posted September 18, 2019 At 73 with a temperamental back and knees I do not worry about a couple of bucks spent so I don't have to load or unload my 50 pound or heavier checked bags from the back of my car or any other place. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 18, 2019 #50 Share Posted September 18, 2019 14 hours ago, Artemus said: Same here, I don’t ever recall any porter asking for money or holding their hand out wanting a tip. And they have always thanked me politely. Same here and we always tip 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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