[wizzard0]

This same principal carries over to charter captains, fishing guides, and first mates that provide services during your fishing experience. Typically customers will add 15% to 20% gratuity to the trip price, depending on quality of service. Although it is not mandatory, there is a certain etiquette for showing your appreciation. If you feel that the Captain or Guide was not deserving of appreciation, perhaps only a 5% tip is warranted; but we’ll get into what is good service in just a bit. Oftentimes, the gratuity you give goes straight to the First Mate (if applicable). In some cases, the tip is the only compensation a first mate receives, as they are mostly interns learning their trade. If you feel both the Captain and First Mate deserve gratuity, you can offer cash to both. The Captain may still give all or some of their portion to the First Mate, but the gesture is noted and appreciated. here

[SearchMan555]

We’re all accustomed to giving a gratuity in certain circumstances. Whether you’re on vacation or not, it’s part of our daily lives. But let’s take a look at fishing vacationers specifically: While you’re on vacation it’s customary to tip those that provide a service. Just think of your entire journey from door to shore: as you ride from the airport to the hotel or vacation home you tip the driver. If you’re staying in a hotel you tip the bellhop for helping with luggage and the housekeeping crew for bringing extra towels. As you go out to eat you tip the bartender and servers at the restaurant. It’s a service industry norm for customers to add a tip for the good service provided, above and beyond the base price of your experience.The better the service, the better the tip (traditionally). more

[Angela Clark]

What does Good Service on a fishing charter look like? You may say “ it looks like me reeling in fish” - and for the most part that is accurate. But we promise there’s more to a Captain’s day than filling the boat with fish. Among a Captain’s many job requirements include weather person, repair person (fixing the boat), housekeeper (cleaning the boat), stock person (buying bait and fueling the vessel), host (offering drinks and snacks), driver, and of course, angler. If there’s a First Mate onboard, they’re in charge of making sure the hooks are baited, lines are in the water, and you have help reeling in the catch. Whether or not you are reeling in fish, all of these preparations have been made to get you a great trip and contribute to the overall experience of the day. These are the kind of things that you don’t notice, until something goes wrong and then you definitely notice. Even if you do get skunked, and don’t bring anything in, a gratuity for all the preparation is still appreciated. It's called "fishing" and not "catching" for a reason! Even the most experienced Captain can't control Mother Nature. On the rare trips that you’re not reeling anything in, it may be because you have too narrow of expectations. If you’ve asked the Captain for a specific fish in a specific area, and those fish aren’t biting, there’s not much the Captain can do. If you say, “Hey, I want to catch fish!” and don’t really care what the species is, this opens up the Captains’ options. He can take you to what’s called a “honey hole”, where fish are always biting. It may not be the trip you expected, but any day with bent rods is a good day in our books.

[madhatter]

We understand the dilemma: to tip or not to tip? You have everything else prepped and ready for your upcoming charter excursion, except the gratuity. You’ve come here with one question on your mind: Is it customary to give gratuity (a tip) to a fishing charter captain or guide? The short answer is yes. But there’s more to it than that. Let’s take a look. here

[abitcoinuser]

When all is said and done, keep in mind that your fishing charter captain or guide works day in and day out to share their love of fishing. Sure, everyone has a bad day - but for the most part they are working hard to get you a memorable day of fishing. It’s all about the love of the sport for them, and sharing with anglers the joy of fishing, hopefully getting you hooked for years to come. To get yourself a trip of a lifetime, for the best trip for your group. Whether it’s a fly fishing trip near Alaska, or , we’ll partner you with a professional fishing guide or captain. And at the end of the trip, you’ll have no problem showing your appreciation with a tip to the one who made it such a memorable adventure! here

[Cruzz]

Keep in mind, many mates work nearly entirely for tips. Crew compensation varies by boat, some mates get paid a flat rate, others get a percentage of the charter fee and others get nothing except tips. more

[Limpan94]

Again, there's no solid answer. A safe bet is to give the money to the captain and ask him (or her ocassionally) to divide the tips fairly amongst the crew. Many boats have a predetermined split. It is also fine to tip the mate directly, or if there is more than one mate, tip them together or separately. If there is more than one mate, tip as if there was only one and divide the amount between them. Again, they probably have an agreement already. [links]

[PulsedMedia]

The general rule of thumb 15 to 20% of the price you paid for your charter if the crew did a good job. This is a service business after all and if you don't feel like you were treated well there's nothing wrong with witholding a portion or all of the tip you planned to give. Most mates know that happy guests equal big tips and will go well out of their way to make your trip enjoyable. more

[Acro]

Who should I give the money to?

[europazuz]

"Alternatively, clients can wire gratuity ahead for the broker to hold in escrow to avoid carrying a large amount of cash. After the charter is over, the client will let me know how much to release to the crew (based on any leftover APA) and I can wire the difference back to the client," advises Vale. [links]

[redengin]

As a result, the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association (MYBA) issued a tipping policy guidelines, which listed 5-15 per cent as the customary range. more

[DrakxQueen3iv]

These guidelines now seem to have taken hold as the accepted norm and also provide a charterer with a reference point beforehand. By asking your broker if the yacht supports the MYBA recommended guidelines, you’ll know what is expected. here

[geekmug]

In general, brokers advise tipping between 5 to 20 per cent of the base charter fee, depending on the yacht and the location. It is usually towards the lower end of that scale in the Med and higher in the US and Caribbean.

[Albert Novel]

Generally, tips are given in cash to the captain but there are other methods of tipping too. Maggie Vale from Churchill Yacht Partners explains: "If there are Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) funds remaining after the charter, I advise my clients to leave this with the captain, as he is already holding it, then add any amount they would like to that." here

[deloop]

When deciding on what percentage of the base rate to give you should take into account that a charter crew normally works 16-18 hour days from dawn to midnight. As in all aspects of life, a tip should be proportional to the service you have received.

[TylerJordan]

"Alternatively, clients can wire gratuity ahead for the broker to hold in escrow to avoid carrying a large amount of cash. After the charter is over, the client will let me know how much to release to the crew (based on any leftover APA) and I can wire the difference back to the client," advises Vale. [links]

[huyou]

As a result, the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association (MYBA) issued a tipping policy guidelines, which listed 5-15 per cent as the customary range. more

[blurden]

These guidelines now seem to have taken hold as the accepted norm and also provide a charterer with a reference point beforehand. By asking your broker if the yacht supports the MYBA recommended guidelines, you’ll know what is expected. here

[lazyblondev73]

In general, brokers advise tipping between 5 to 20 per cent of the base charter fee, depending on the yacht and the location. It is usually towards the lower end of that scale in the Med and higher in the US and Caribbean.

[fantomas]

Generally, tips are given in cash to the captain but there are other methods of tipping too. Maggie Vale from Churchill Yacht Partners explains: "If there are Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) funds remaining after the charter, I advise my clients to leave this with the captain, as he is already holding it, then add any amount they would like to that." here

[Kay]

When deciding on what percentage of the base rate to give you should take into account that a charter crew normally works 16-18 hour days from dawn to midnight. As in all aspects of life, a tip should be proportional to the service you have received.