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Tipping Dive Crews
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kjunheart
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On the issue of having someone "handle" my equipment, on a few of my dives, I have come back aboard from the first dive gotten out of my equipment (rental) only to turn a minute later and find that one of the crew had already switched my tanks. Despite the fact that in the beginning I really needed the practice, it didn't really bother me because I would still go through my checks before the next dive and have my buddy check me. But now I have my own equipment and don't really want someone I don't know to handling it. I thought I would have a heart attack when I dove in Cozumel and they automatically switched my tanks. I never thought I would do this, but I also ended up taking it apart (bc strap on tank was too low & too loose for my comfort, my inflator hose was tangled, etc.). You would have thought I had killed a turtle the way people were looking at me. For the most part the local boats I have been on will helped me by taking my bag from the edge of the dock & putting it where they wanted me to go on the boat, they hold the weight of the tank while you shuffle to & from the water to your seat, pass around water & refreshments during SI, etc. but that seems to be standard here.
As far as tipping, most of the 2 tank dives I have taken cost around $45-50. The times I have gone to the Keys I was told $5 per trip was the norm. I firmly believe tips & respect are earned. I think 10% is o.k. if the captain just gets out to the dive site and does a dive briefing. But, considering the majority of the dives have a DM in the water with us - especially during the drift dives, I give $10 as a rule.
As far as tipping, most of the 2 tank dives I have taken cost around $45-50. The times I have gone to the Keys I was told $5 per trip was the norm. I firmly believe tips & respect are earned. I think 10% is o.k. if the captain just gets out to the dive site and does a dive briefing. But, considering the majority of the dives have a DM in the water with us - especially during the drift dives, I give $10 as a rule.
dvleemin
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EXACTLY.
Some of the things that have been mentioned in this thread I would hope would be part of the price you pay in the first place.
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between 10-20 dollars, depending on the service. I was in the restaurant business for several years, and I know what it is like to work hard for little pay. The tips can make a big difference.
However, I know that diving is different, and I am not sure what the general pay scale is for the boat crew and DM. In general, when I get good service, I try to leave a good tip. Just my .02 cents.
However, I know that diving is different, and I am not sure what the general pay scale is for the boat crew and DM. In general, when I get good service, I try to leave a good tip. Just my .02 cents.
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