Has anyone left no tip on Below Deck?

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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During episode 8, the Below Deck yachties even received the franchise's lowest tip to date. Following an incredibly high maintenance group's departure, this tip envelope only contained $5,000 to disperse amongst the entire crew.

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The cast earns money working on the boat, which is supplemented by tips from guests and their involvement in the reality series.

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If you're a new yachtie, you can expect to make around $2,500 per month. Over time with more experience and more qualifications, your salary could rise in the range of $3,500 and $4,000 a month.

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Production crew don't sleep on the yacht With limited space on the yacht, it's already hard enough for the yachties to pretend the cameras aren't there. So when it comes time for the TV crew to clock-off for the day, they sleep on a separate boat or head to shore to stay in a hotel.

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But the mega bucks go to the top dogs, Captain Lee and Captain Sandy, who on a 185-foot superyacht make between $150-$210,000 a year. Then you have to add on the tips, reportedly average at around $15,000 per person for about six weeks of work.

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According to the MYBA, yacht tips should run 5% to 15%. You'll give the tip directly to the captain—either via cash, check, or even a wire transfer if you don't want to carry a substantial amount of cash on your vacation. Often you can go through your charter broker to wire gratuity to the captain.

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