Do captains on yachts get tips?

Brokers usually recommend their clients give the captain an envelope with the entire crew gratuity, in cash, at the end of the trip and let them distribute it. According to the Burgess charter team, “[Clients] generally follow these guidelines, giving the tip to the captain and allowing him to manage it,” Perides says.



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It is standard practice in the industry to pay a gratuity to your captain on charters. Like the restaurant industry, tips make up a substantial portion of a charter boat captain's income. It is a way for you to show your appreciation of the service you have received from your captain.

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Later during the same interview, Chastain revealed that the tipping process seen on Below Deck is for the cameras. According to Chastain, the people who charter yachts don't give their tips to the captain in such a public and overt way.

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The average Yacht Captain salary is $108,023 as of September 25, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $87,718 and $123,852. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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A captain's role is always to run the crew, oversee the technical condition of the yacht and monitor the finances whilst keeping it safe, secure and in compliance of all local and international maritime regulations.

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They do get a salary for being hired as part of the yacht crew, they do get to keep their tips, and they do get a production fee.

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Generally, people tip around 10-20 percent of the charter's total cost. Note that the captain might distribute a percentage of the tip to the rest of their crew, depending on their contributions and duration of service.

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Usually, tipping 10-20 percent of the charter's total cost is proper charter fishing boat tipping etiquette (and 15 percent is generally considered the norm.) Additionally, note that the captain will likely share those earnings with their crew!

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While most guests on the show are generous with their tips, there was one instance where the crew received no tip at all. In their very first charter back in 2013, the crew had to report illegal drug use by the guests, resulting in their removal from the yacht and no tip.

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According to Ben, serving as a Below Deck chef is the hardest job there is. You're on your own and you're in charge of provisioning, budgeting, it's a tiny little space, you have no help, he explained during Season 4 Episode 13 of the Below Deck Mediterranean After Show.

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“Usually it is rare to see private yacht owners giving tips, but it is not rare to see their guests, friends or family coming for a few days at no charge and then compensating the crew if they had a great trip.” “On the yachts, we worked on, definitely not – only charter guests tipped.”

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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. Tipping your crew is a customary practice at the end of a superyacht charter.

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Acknowledging that the crew often logs 16-18 hour days, a generous tip recognizes their professional work ethic and dedication. Tipping on the high end of the scale is the best way to express your gratitude if you feel as though the crew went above and beyond to make your trip special.

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Industry standard is 20%. On our larger vessels, where there is a Captain and Mate, they split the 20%, and on our smaller vessels, 20% goes to the captain, as he or she also is your Mate.

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Usually, tipping 10-20 percent of the charter's total cost is proper charter fishing boat tipping etiquette (and 15 percent is generally considered the norm.) Additionally, note that the captain will likely share those earnings with their crew!

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The minimum qualifications for a yacht Captain position include: 3-5 years' experience as a Chief Officer/Mate. 5+ years' experience as a Yacht Captain for larger yachts. License depending on the tonnage of the yacht.

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