The local pizza delivery guy puts in about 20 - 30 minutes of effort tops (driving to your house walking the pizza to your door) and most people are more than happy to throw him / her $5.00... A no brainer, you stayed home, food delivered.
A dive guide / DM / Boat captain spends 4 - 5 hours total on a trip to ensure you have a good time. Ride out, 2 ~1 hour dives, Surface interval (snacks / beverages / water) ride back, help with gear, etc.. and people complain about throwing the crew $5.00 - $10.00 PER TANK (not total)... Gimme a break...
I typically start with $5.00 PER TANK, and go up from there.. Better service higher tip..
My typical experience is people that make more $$$$ tip less.. Many times, the people that are more demanding (take more of the crews time / attention) also tip less.
Each person should tip what they feel is appropriate, just try putting things into perspective. Each trip I have been on, I get great service. I tip each day, so the next day they "know" the type of customer I am.. If I don't have the cash available and will be tipping at the end of the trip, I let them know that as well.. I have also tipped the captain seperate from the DM.
Hey, whatever works for you...
A dive guide / DM / Boat captain spends 4 - 5 hours total on a trip to ensure you have a good time. Ride out, 2 ~1 hour dives, Surface interval (snacks / beverages / water) ride back, help with gear, etc.. and people complain about throwing the crew $5.00 - $10.00 PER TANK (not total)... Gimme a break...
I typically start with $5.00 PER TANK, and go up from there.. Better service higher tip..
My typical experience is people that make more $$$$ tip less.. Many times, the people that are more demanding (take more of the crews time / attention) also tip less.
Each person should tip what they feel is appropriate, just try putting things into perspective. Each trip I have been on, I get great service. I tip each day, so the next day they "know" the type of customer I am.. If I don't have the cash available and will be tipping at the end of the trip, I let them know that as well.. I have also tipped the captain seperate from the DM.
Hey, whatever works for you...