Cruise Chatter Episode 42: Should you tip the cruise porter?
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Occasional Cruiser
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Creator's Key Takeaways
we've had five cruises and we've used it every time tip them every time and it's been great
should you tip your Porter yes yes don't be cheap don't be a cheapskate
I appreciate this that they're gonna get my bag to the ship and I wouldn't wanna I don't think anybody would do this but intentionally not do that
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Tip the cruise porter a few dollars per bag to show appreciation
✓Consider tipping $5 per bag as a standard practice
✓Even if you don't normally tip, it's nice to tip porters for their hard work
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Uncertainty about whether to tip porters — Tip them a couple of dollars per bag; it's a nice gesture and shows appreciation
Worry that porters don't deserve tips because they earn a wage — Porters work hard, and tipping is customary; it makes them feel appreciated
Questions This Creator Answers
QShould you tip the cruise porter?
QHow much should you tip a cruise porter?
QDo people tip porters on cruises out of Canada, Australia, or Europe?
Topics Covered
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