Captains of charter boat fishing reported that they usually receive tips of 10-20% of the trip's cost. A 15% tip is generally expected. The tip for a full-day trip is $600. The tip is split among the captain and the mate on most boats.
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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.
In many cases, you can follow the same standard you would in many other tipping situations. Reward your guide with about 20 percent for good service, more if you're really happy and can afford it. If you're not thrilled with the service, drop it down to about 10 percent.
Again, the important thing to remember is that there are no set rules when it comes to tipping. Some passengers prefer to tip the crew every time they fly, while others leave a larger tip at the end of a holiday or multi-leg business trip.
Tips in North America and some European countries are always appreciated, although the amount varies greatly. Many US customers don't tip pilots, but offering something in the $50-100 range is fairly common.
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.
Again, the important thing to remember is that there are no set rules when it comes to tipping. Some passengers prefer to tip the crew every time they fly, while others leave a larger tip at the end of a holiday or multi-leg business trip.
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.
In America, it's pretty standard to tip 15%-20% to a server for a meal at a restaurant. However, etiquette experts suggest that you tip other service workers, like bartenders, counter servers, and delivery drivers.