Recently 2 interesting threads full of debates are available about tipping.
How much to tip dive masters and boat crew in Cozumel?
Tipping
and some more...
I (european citizen) am not used about tipping someone (it's not our culture) - but I am not categorically stubborn to refuse to tip as in any case as a foreigner rules and laws (and local customs) must be followed. I am nevertheless very grateful and I understand perfectly the effort provided and the need to be rewarded.
Alright that being said - I do plan to be cave trained: Cavern/Intro2Cave in France and Full Cave in Mexico. And currently if I do a diving trip in Florida / Play / Tulum etc it would only be for Cave diving and Wreck diving.
And I have the feeling that even if local customs / tipping are highly integrated into boat-scuba diving culture I have no clue about Cave instructors and co-workers' and staff point of view about it.
What is your typical day when preparing for a full day of cave (or cavern) diving ?
What is your reaction if the diver care of his own gear / tanks and stuff to help you (and still give tips) ?
Do you include a percentage 'tips' inside your daily rate ?
What do you expect as a tip ?
Thanks
How much to tip dive masters and boat crew in Cozumel?
Tipping
and some more...
I (european citizen) am not used about tipping someone (it's not our culture) - but I am not categorically stubborn to refuse to tip as in any case as a foreigner rules and laws (and local customs) must be followed. I am nevertheless very grateful and I understand perfectly the effort provided and the need to be rewarded.
Alright that being said - I do plan to be cave trained: Cavern/Intro2Cave in France and Full Cave in Mexico. And currently if I do a diving trip in Florida / Play / Tulum etc it would only be for Cave diving and Wreck diving.
And I have the feeling that even if local customs / tipping are highly integrated into boat-scuba diving culture I have no clue about Cave instructors and co-workers' and staff point of view about it.
What is your typical day when preparing for a full day of cave (or cavern) diving ?
What is your reaction if the diver care of his own gear / tanks and stuff to help you (and still give tips) ?
Do you include a percentage 'tips' inside your daily rate ?
What do you expect as a tip ?
Thanks