Hello How are you? I am going on my first dive trip to Mexico and was wondering what is a good tip for the divemaster's on a boat in Cozumel?
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Ryan
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Ryan
DiveMaster Tips?
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Missdirected
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ScubaWife is spot on. I just wanted to add, don't forget pics and have a great time 
A $20 tip for a $55 two tank dive trip is certainly generous, but tip what you feel is appropriate; you'll see a lot of variation. Many folks do not tip at all.
driftin' by
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Just trying to figure out why you think the size of boat matters?deepstops:
Tipping is a personal thing and everyone has their own criteria. I don't really understand why the number of divers or size of the boat would have any bearing on the tip.
I tip based on the service and amenities, not the number of passengers on the boat. You can have 6 packs from $55-95 and service ranges from little more then a ride, a DM and a bottle of water up to "valet diving" with the shop washing and storing gear, providing water, juice, soda, snacks, fruit, towels, beach SI's, etc. To me they sure don't warrant the same tip.
I tip based on the service and amenities, not the number of passengers on the boat. You can have 6 packs from $55-95 and service ranges from little more then a ride, a DM and a bottle of water up to "valet diving" with the shop washing and storing gear, providing water, juice, soda, snacks, fruit, towels, beach SI's, etc. To me they sure don't warrant the same tip.
mstevens
Toadfish. Splendid is implied but not guaranteed.
If you get to know your divemaster and make return trips, there are often things you can bring that are appreciated (though actual money is the still the most useful thing you can give). For example, the guy we most like to dive with is fond of the maple syrup made down the road from me, so we bring a jug each trip.
We belong to the "$5 per tank per person" camp. The tip is usually given to the captain to share out among the "crew" (often just the captain and the DM on the boats we go on).
We belong to the "$5 per tank per person" camp. The tip is usually given to the captain to share out among the "crew" (often just the captain and the DM on the boats we go on).
Jupiter31
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$10 per trip is what I feel is fair - some tip nothing - personal choice
Tip each day as crews can change if you are doing multi days w/ the same op
Tip each day as crews can change if you are doing multi days w/ the same op
I once received an Ice Cream Sandwich as a tip while being a DM in Cozumel. I can assure you that tip was not appreciated! $5, $10, whatever you feel comfortable giving. Also, please don't forget the boat captains as they are the ones following your bubbles and picking you up - much appreciated and often overlooked in the tipping department!
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