Gratuities/Tips for 7 Day Alaskan Land Tour ( Prior to Cruise) question

[MickeyP]

Leaving soon for 7 Day Alaskan Land Tour through HAL. Recently, I reviewed a post with suggestions for Gratuities for the Bus driver, tour director etc. Cannot seem to recall just where it appeared. Would appreciate any help. Thx

[disneyochem]

Not on a HAL land tour but a Princess one this summer. You might find the info that Princess provides helpful:

 

“TIPPING INFORMATION 

 

Farewell to your Tour Director Today you will say goodbye to your tour director and motorcoach driver and conclude your Princess escorted tour. As traditions and customs vary widely across the globe, we often have guests ask what gratuity guidelines are appropriate for the region they are touring. It is our belief that gratuities are a direct reflection of the level and quality of service received. It is customary to extend gratuities as a sign of appreciation on the last day of your land tour. The following is the recommended industry standard for tour directors and motorcoach drivers in the Canadian Rockies:        Tour Director: 5.00-7.00 USD per person per day      Motorcoach Driver: 3.50-4.50 USD per person per day   Extending gratuities is a personal matter and should be distributed on an individual basis without solicitation and not on behalf of any group.”

 

We also leave a few dollars each night for hotel housekeeping.  As we’re on a couple of excursions on this tour, I’ve budgeted tip money for those as well.  For our 7 day Canadian Rocky land tour, I’m taking about $300-400 for gratuities.

 

[MickeyP]

Thanks for your input. Sounds reasonable. HAL web site suggests higher recommendations. I like yours better, unless of course we get exceptional service, then we graciously offer more.

[MILLERVILE]

On 4/30/2023 at 11:26 AM, MickeyP said:

Thanks for your input. Sounds reasonable. HAL web site suggests higher recommendations. I like yours better, unless of course we get exceptional service, then we graciously offer more.

I loved HAL enjoy your cruise. they are so caring and they have a great laundry service a flat rate for washing all your clothes for a week  if was $(50.00 dollars a few year ago) you can send stuff everyday it was great.