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So after all that-- a 17-page, 5yo thread on top of other internet and ScubaBoard searches on the subject, I still do not have a confident picture of SCUBA tipping culture outside of US or Americas. I really wish there were more input from guides and DMs themselves, but perhaps they're too busy, you know, doing things.
I'm still wondering, according to those in the industry who know customary tipping norms, especially in the Philippines and the Maldives, what most people tip if at all.
We went through it on the Indonesian board, and I think it is safe to say that most people came off the 10% -15% thing and closer to $7.50/day. Check out posts #24 - 30.
Liveaboard tipping, what is the local custom?
I was recently on a LOB and a resort in Indo with people from Holland, China, Malaysia, and South Africa. After being friendly for a few weeks I asked them if they planned to leave a tip and I was greeted with blank stares.
- Bill