Do you tip for shore excursions booked through the ship?

[ROMEOANDJULIET91]

This is my 2nd cruise and the 1st one was booked with locals not with the ship (and we tipped them). Just want to make sure I am comparing "apples" to "apples". ;)

[Asil65]

We always tip the guides individually

[Chesneygirl]

We have always tipped the guides as well.

[NCTribeFan]

I'm not sure why booking through the cruiseline would be different from booking independently (other than you're going to pay a alot more through the cruiseline). Unfortunately, that extra money goes in the cruiseline's pockets, not the operators.

 

I tip depending on the service. The ones who push for tips get less from me than the ones who do their jobs and don't stick a tip bucket in my face.

 

The operators on the ship excursions aren't cruiseline employees - they're independent contractors.

[cv322]

We tip regardless of with whom we book the excursion.

[Putterdude]

We always tip, something in the order of $5 for a half day excursion and $10 for a full day. If there is a driver as well as a tour guide a tip of a couple of dollars to the driver is appreciated.

[ROMEOANDJULIET91]

thanks everyone!