shore excursion gratuities

#1 (**permalink**) March 28th, 2005, 07:33 AM

Hi there,
I have a question about how much to tip the shore excursion operators? does anyone have a idea what is the norm? The reason i ask is because i am looking at a nice size bill for shore excursions and i need to know how much to bring for tips. Thanks much for your info
oppo

#2 (**permalink**) March 28th, 2005, 10:28 PM

I did not know there wa tipping on th eshore excusions>>>>>.. I sthere really?????

Belle

Karen16 · #3 (**permalink**) March 29th, 2005, 07:09 AM

I ALWAYS tip on shore excursions, usually about $5-10 for a full day tour, less for partial day.

#4 (**permalink**) March 29th, 2005, 09:28 AM

who do you tip?

#5 (**permalink**) March 29th, 2005, 11:18 AM

good to hear it's not 10% of the price....whew...thanks!!!!

#6 (**permalink**) March 29th, 2005, 02:01 PM

karen....Thanks for the info on the $5-10 full day tour..less if partial day. Would this amount be sufficient to cover the more expensive tours? For the two of us, the dog/sled/helicopter tour is $800 and the floatplane tour is $400. As you know, both only last a few hours. What amount tip would you recommend on these two tours? Thanking you in advance.

Karen16 · #7 (**permalink**) March 30th, 2005, 07:03 AM

I would tip $5-10 per person, my opinion only.

More if they helped you out a lot.

#8 (**permalink**) April 3rd, 2005, 02:16 PM

Curious, would this also apply if you are taken by the owner/operator?

Karen16 · #9 (**permalink**) April 4th, 2005, 06:49 AM

Absolutely, I don't care who takes me on the tour, if I like it, I tip.