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Tipping is a very delicate matter.
Throughout the years we have been often asked what gratuity would be
appropriate to leave for services, guides and crew on board vessels.
The standard practice is 10% of the total bill while most hotels and
restaurants include a 10% service charge, so tipping is optional. We
would like to recommend the following: The quality of service should
determine the extent of any gratuity. For example; if the service
received has been excellent, TIP GOOD, 15 to 20 %. On board vessels
we suggest USD$40 per person for the guide for one week and USD$100
per person for the crew is considered appropriate.
Gratuities to guides and crew: On
board any of the vessels in the Galapagos or elsewhere, gratuities
are not included. We prefer that guests reward the crew and guides
based on their performance. Tipping is a delicate issue and
passengers are encouraged to tip an amount they find appropriate,
however, for those passengers who inquire, we suggest they follow
International guidelines of US $175.00 per person on a 7-night
cruise. Depending on the cruise you are on gratuities are divided
among all crew members including naturalist guides or the guides are
being tipped separate.
Again, the above are suggestions only as tipping and gratuities are a very
personal matter.
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