didan Posted June 16, 2004 #1 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Hi, I hope this is not too dumb a question, but being new to cruising I'm not sure. Does one tip for a shore excursion? We will be taking the horseback ride with Southeast Tours and the Misty Fjords flightseeing with Island Wings. If so, how much would be appropriate? Thanks for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseryyc Posted June 16, 2004 #2 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Unless the tour operator specifically tells you not to, then yes one should always tip. We usually give $2.00 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted June 16, 2004 #3 Share Posted June 16, 2004 There were a couple of threads on tipping last month. [url="http://messages.cruisecritic.com/2/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=927093444&f=268097554&m=282100002"]Here's the first one, [/url]which had a lot of info. [url="http://messages.cruisecritic.com/2/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=927093444&f=268097554&m=161101312"]Here's the second one,[/url] which did not get as many responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didan Posted June 16, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Thanks for the info - epecially the link to the other threads. Guess I missed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey12 Posted June 17, 2004 #5 Share Posted June 17, 2004 We tip about $2 pp for a half day and $5 pp for a full day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yukoner Posted June 17, 2004 #6 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Tipping depends on the service. I would tip 5 to 10 bucks if I like the service and if I don't well then no tip. But most of the people guiding you don't make big wages and only work a short season. Have a good trip and a trick to watch for is the first guy who is shaking the guides hand, if he tips every one else will too. Even a buck or two helps those college Students! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 17, 2004 #7 Share Posted June 17, 2004 For your tours- ballpark would be $5 per person or up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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