As a working dive instructor i can tell you we not only appreciate tips but we rely on them and our wages reflect that tips are given ( some places rely on tips with no wages)-
when asked this question we always ask what you would leave in a restaurant ...
when people are happy to leave 15-25% upwards on a restaurant bill for people who merely bring them out a couple of drinks and food - it can be a bit soul destroying to think that spending all day or 1/2 a day with us where we guide you, keep you safe, set up and change your gear wash and store your gear etc is valued at so little as $5.....especially the time and training we have gone through - don't get me wrong we do this job for the love of the ocean but your tip can make the difference between us existing or living...but at the end of the day the tip should reflect the service - bad service bad tip
I always tip my dive guides well as i know how hard they work and how little they earn.................
when asked this question we always ask what you would leave in a restaurant ...
when people are happy to leave 15-25% upwards on a restaurant bill for people who merely bring them out a couple of drinks and food - it can be a bit soul destroying to think that spending all day or 1/2 a day with us where we guide you, keep you safe, set up and change your gear wash and store your gear etc is valued at so little as $5.....especially the time and training we have gone through - don't get me wrong we do this job for the love of the ocean but your tip can make the difference between us existing or living...but at the end of the day the tip should reflect the service - bad service bad tip
I always tip my dive guides well as i know how hard they work and how little they earn.................