View Poll Results: Do you tip on the Dive Boat

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  • On Occasion

    7 21.21%
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    4 12.12%
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    Wreck Diving Moderator acelockco's Avatar
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    Question Tipping on the Dive Boat

    I was wondering what your thoughts on tipping Dive Masters/Mates, Captains, etc. when you are on a dive. I have noticed on my last few dives that the Captains have been “reminding” us to tip.

    So, do you tip? Always, never, sometimes and why or why not, please explain.
    What is the proper tip amount? Who do you tip? Who don’t you tip?

    I know tipping is very different from country to country so please state what area you are from.

    I have somewhat mixed views on the subject myself. I feel it is a bit tacky for the Captain to remind us to tip. I understand they want to get the message across, so they should state that tips are appreciated on their paperwork somewhere, but I think making an announcement on the boat is a little overboard (pun intended).

    When I was just beginning to dive, I always tipped the DM as I was new and usually needed help with something. Considering I used the DM’s services I felt a tip was appropriate. When my wife got certified and started to dive with me, I also tipped as she would need the help of the DM from time to time. Now that we have been diving together for as many dives as we have, we don’t want the help of the DM and usually don’t tip. Even when the DM is there waiting at the top of the dive ladder I always make it clear that the best way for them to help us is to stay out of our way. Of course if we ever need the help of the DM, if they go out of the way for us, or are especially nice, we do tip.

    I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject.

    Ace

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    It really depends on how good the trip was. I don't really boat dive much, I'd rather just save the money and spend it on gear plus there's good beach diving around. They're already making a good amount and unless one crew member really helps you out I don't really feel obligated to tip. It might sound cheap but I don't just give money away for no reason. If a DM took you on a tour or something then toss him/her a bone. The cook is also one who deserves it, if the food is good and of course only if food is provided. Again I don't boat dive much at all but I don't have a problem not tipping if I didn't receive some extra help beyond the norm. Location: California

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    I always tip the crew and never the Captain! They always work hard and are there to serve you and you are how they make money! Amount depends on service!
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    Wreck Diving Moderator acelockco's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Bear View Post
    I always tip the crew and never the Captain! They always work hard and are there to serve you and you are how they make money! Amount depends on service!

    I noticed you said you tip the crew and never the Captain with an exclamation point. Can you give us some details on your reasoning on this one?

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    The Captain is or should be paid well for his license or he is involved in the ownership.... Etc.... The crew is usually young and do most of the work for you and their pays is in the bilge! So they need the tips and most boats the Captain is out side the division of the tips!
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    I always tip the crew. They help me with my gear, and I always have at least 2 deco bottle and a scooter. They can make life well worth the effort, or miserable. The better the help, the better the tip. Had a kid help me and my 2 team mates on a particular dive. He came out with over $50.00 for his work. He did a damn good job, and earned it!

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