Tipping Guideline For Galapagos Liveaboards?

[runsongas]

I don't think a large portion of the trip price is for government fees and permits. I think some boats in the Galapagos are able to price high because the government limits the number of boats that operate there.

Galapagos is remote though. Their costs to operate are going to be higher than say the caribbean or southeast asia where crew, supplies, and fuel are easier and cheaper to source. I would put it as a combination of factors for the cost.

 

[scubadada]

Galapagos is remote though. Their costs to operate are going to be higher than say the caribbean or southeast asia where crew, supplies, and fuel are easier and cheaper to source. I would put it as a combination of factors for the cost.

Compared to Cocos and Revillagigedos, they have a relatively short sail, especially to hit the 1st dive sites

 

[runsongas]

from san cristobal to wolf/darwin, but san cristobal is remote from the mainland

 

[scubadada]

from san cristobal to wolf/darwin, but san cristobal is remote from the mainland

You fly

 

[runsongas]

for the guests. i am talking about supplies, spare parts, fuel, etc. those are getting shipped to san cristobal from the mainland.

 

[scubadada]

for the guests. i am talking about supplies, spare parts, fuel, etc. those are getting shipped to san cristobal from the mainland.

That's also true for many islands, all over the world, some, quite remote

 

[runsongas]

yes and those liveaboards also cost quite a bit too

 

[CWK]

Except that you are eliminating another passenger, at regular price, who might also be paying a tip

This assumes that the boat is full. Which is often not the case. So while I am paying full rate, sometimes with single supplement, the boat may be discounting cabins in an effort to fill up...., which leaves me less than amused.

 

[CWK]

how is tipping discriminatory? I don't understand that comment at all

I meant to say that tipping is discretionary. But tipping should also be discriminatory. You tip for service above and beyond what is expected. Which means you do not tip evenly across the board because not every crew member provides service over and above expected levels.

 

[CWK]

Galapagos is remote though. Their costs to operate are going to be higher than say the caribbean or southeast asia where crew, supplies, and fuel are easier and cheaper to source. I would put it as a combination of factors for the cost.

I would agree that there are a combination of factors, one of which is the limited number of LOBs.