People to People Tip?

[who's that girl]

I am interested in the People to People program I read about on here. I have read that it is a free program, but many people said they left a big tip. I am curious as to opinions on what amount would seem appropriate. I realize they are using their gas & time to show us around and I would definitely tip anyway, but I have no idea how much. For example, would a $20 tip be insulting? Would a $100 tip be excessive? Thanks!!!

[CruiserBruce]

What cruise line are we talking about? Carnival? If so, best to check out the Carnival board, here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=215

[cb at sea]

Is this an excursion? If so, you are already paying for their time and gas with the fee. $100 tip for anything sounds way excessive, to me!

[packedandready]

We wanted to to this. We filled out the form and was contacted shortly after confirming the application and stating someone would contact us closer to sail date. We made contact a couple of times before leaving, but wasn't contacted by our person until be returned home.....:(

[who's that girl]

What cruise line are we talking about? Carnival? If so, best to check out the Carnival board, here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=215

 

I am going on Carnival, but this isn't a Carnival excursion. I think it's kind of like a cultural ambassador program sponsored by the Bahamian govt. It's a free program. Someone volunteers to show you around & give you a real Bahamas experience, not a tourist experience.

[who's that girl]

We wanted to to this. We filled out the form and was contacted shortly after confirming the application and stating someone would contact us closer to sail date. We made contact a couple of times before leaving, but wasn't contacted by our person until be returned home.....:(

 

Hmmm, I actually read a couple posts saying similar things. Some ppl didn't get a response at all. All the posts from ppl that did get to do it though seemed to be overwhelmingly positive.

[who's that girl]

Is this an excursion? If so, you are already paying for their time and gas with the fee. $100 tip for anything sounds way excessive, to me!

 

No, it's not an excursion. I was actually thinking along those lines though, about how much I would pay if it were. I would imagine a good guided tour would prob be about $50pp. There will be 4 of us. So I don't think a $20 tip is sufficient (because the program is totally free). I was just wondering what others that have done it offered. Most just stated they left a big tip. Having been a waitress in the past, a "big" tip is totally subjective, so I have no idea what amount they are around or think is appropriate.

Edited July 21, 2014 by who's that girl

[NMLady]

No' date=' it's not an excursion. I was actually thinking along those lines though, about how much I would pay if it were. I would imagine a good guided tour would prob be about $50pp. There will be 4 of us. So I don't think a $20 tip is sufficient (because the program is totally free). I was just wondering what others that have done it offered. Most just stated they left a big tip. Having been a waitress in the past, a "big" tip is totally subjective, so I have no idea what amount they are around or think is appropriate.[/quote']

 

I would think it would depend on how many hours and how good the guide is.

I'd figure about $10-15 an hour per person in party for a good guide.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Is this just for 1 full day -- or how long?

[TC1957]

I would try to find out what an "island tour" would cost you as a normal excursion and use that as a guide.

[who's that girl]

NM Lady & TC1957, I think both those sound like good ideas. I'll use the $10-15 pp per hr & the price of a similar excursion as guidelines. Krazy Kruizers, it would be for the day. If you are actually flying over rather than a cruise, it could prob be longer though. I think they hook you up w/ someone ahead of time that you can email back & forth w/ so they can get a feel of what kind of things you're interested in seeing & you go from there.