Tip the pilot or captain?

[krewzin]

Curious as to what peoples thoughts are on this one. If you take a tour...a helicopter glacier tour, or a Misty Fjords float plane tour...do you tip the pilot?

 

What about a whale watching tour or going fishing...do you tip the captain?

 

*my bad...meant to post this in the Alaska forum...I'll repost over there but am still interested in the responses!

[ekerr19]

If you've enjoyed your excursion, I most definitely would. We did so quite a bit on our Baltic cruise, we had several knowledgeable and engaging tour guides and almost everyone in our group tipped. The guides really appreciated it as well, one woman had tears in her eyes when we thanked her for an excellent tour - made me realize how much we take for granted... :)

[K&RCurt]

Frankly this would not have occured to me. I would not have in the past.

 

BUT, when I've gone on a charter tuna fishing out of Hatteras we always tipped the Capt. & 1st Mate.

 

I'm curious to see the responses.

[Copper10-8]

Totally up to the individual. Never thought about that one so never have done it. I've heard about sport fishing boat captains and/or mates in Mexico being tipped for a good time/catch. Thanks for bringing it up!:)

[tomc]

As with others, never thought about it (mostly 'cuz I never done it), but I think the answer would be, "yes." The amount would vary with the service, etc.

[Budget Queen]

I ALWAYS tip.

[fsdj1097]

I always tip as well. Especially if someone has gone above and beyond to make sure that your trip was everything and more.

 

Tipping says that you appreciate the effort, the attitude, and the service.

 

When I fish with a guide, I usually tip 20% of the fee. They usually respond by saying, "It isn't necessary, but greatly appreciated"!

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have always tipped the pilots and captains on our tours.

[Copper10-8]

We have always tipped the pilots and captains on our tours.

 

H'bout the airline pilot (captain) that get's you to your cruise embarkation port safely as he/she stands by the cockpit door ;)

[Old As Dirt Mom]

Sorry, this has nothing to do with the subject at hand; I just wanted to comment on Copper's erudtion:) He is one police officer with the gift of gab, in many languages! Copper, I don't know much latin, but my 16-year-old daughter, the smarty pants, has translated it for me, and is in the process of formulating an appropriate latin response for you. :)

[Copper10-8]

Sorry, this has nothing to do with the subject at hand; I just wanted to comment on Copper's erudtion:) He is one police officer with the gift of gab, in many languages! Copper, I don't know much latin, but my 16-year-old daughter, the smarty pants, has translated it for me, and is in the process of formulating an appropriate latin response for you. :)

 

Hi Mom; thanks for that but I don't know any Latin either, just having some fun! Tell your daughter all the best with her continued education:) ! Check this out: http://www.eifuku.co.uk/useful_latin_phrases.htm

[dakrewser]

H'bout the airline pilot (captain) that get's you to your cruise embarkation port safely as he/she stands by the cockpit door ;)

 

If the pilot had done more than was "standard" for the job, a tip would be in order. But the "pilot" the OP mentioned is really more of a tour guide who also drives the conveyance - and you always tip your tour guide, don't you?

 

-dave

Vah! Denuone Latine loquebar? Me ineptum. Interdum modo elabitur. :rolleyes:

[Copper10-8]

If the pilot had done more than was "standard" for the job, a tip would be in order. But the "pilot" the OP mentioned is really more of a tour guide who also drives the conveyance - and you always tip your tour guide, don't you?

 

-dave

Vah! Denuone Latine loquebar? Me ineptum. Interdum modo elabitur. :rolleyes:

 

Yes, I do Dave:) And, btw, the earlier post was purely in jest! Now, we've been on planes where the pax still applaud the captain or F/O for landing the plane in one piece!;)

Vidistine nuper imagines moventes bonas?

[jhannah]

Yes, we do. The amount varies with degree of service rendered.

 

Antiquis temporibus, nati tibi in rupibus ventosissimis exponebantur ad necem.

[Copper10-8]

Yes, we do. The amount varies with degree of service rendered.

 

Antiquis temporibus, nati tibi in rupibus ventosissimis exponebantur ad necem.

 

:D :D Jim, is that last sentence directed to the OP?;) ;)

Vale, lacerte!

[jhannah]

Nah. But I'm going to keep it in my repertoire for potential future use! ;)

[ekerr19]

Geez, if my Dad were still alive he'd LOVE you guys, lol!!! He tried to teach us Latin when we were young... not much took, unfortunately - but I can follow Catholic Mass when the priest speaks Latin... :)

[dakrewser]

Vidistine nuper imagines moventes bonas?

 

Not on an airplane, that's for sure! At least, not since we heard "Sit vis vobiscum" :rolleyes:

[bepsf]

...so I've got time to dig around for some bills if the driver/tourguide is a really good one!

[dakrewser]

Geez, if my Dad were still alive he'd LOVE you guys, lol!!! He tried to teach us Latin when we were young... not much took, unfortunately - but I can follow Catholic Mass when the priest speaks Latin... :)

 

But what about that small section that's in Greek? :rolleyes:

 

στην υγειά σου! :)

 

-dave

[Old As Dirt Mom]

But what about that small section that's in Greek? :rolleyes:

 

στην υγειά σου! :)

 

-dave

 

Oy Veh!

 

For the times we have not tipped,

 

Kyrie Eleison

[krewzin]

All I can say is....

E Pluribus Unim .

 

:D

[Grumpy1]

H'bout the airline pilot (captain) that get's you to your cruise embarkation port safely as he/she stands by the cockpit door ;)

Hmmm, always wondeded why they made it a point of standing there.... and here I thought a compliment on the flight and landing was all that was required.... I'm soooooooooo... MORTIFIED!:eek:

 

I've been on 4 helicopter tours and 2 fixed wing single engine tours. I've always tipped the pilot, usually $20 for the two of us. I've also gone sport fishing and have tipped the captain.

[Grumpy1]

All I can say is....

E Pluribus Unim .

 

:D

Two years of latin and all I remember is the poem we learned:

Latin is a language

At least it used to be

It killed off all the Romans

And now it's killing me

[trubey]

Since I thought this thread was going to be about tipping the ship's captain, I am curious if anyone has ever tried. susana.

 

 

Semper ubi sub ubi.