Just like anywhere else in the service industry, you should tip the crew of your luxury yacht charter commensurate with the service that you were provided. In general, you should tip your crew 10-20% of the cost of the charter. This money will be divided up among the crew onboard. The tip is not included in the cost of your charter and should be given to the captain at the time you conclude your trip. Another option is to use some of the money leftover from the Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) to go toward tipping the captain and crew. When planning your luxury yacht charter, it is important to also budget a tip for the crew onboard.
Attentive Crew That Goes Above and Beyond for Your Guests
The crew onboard your luxury yacht charter is dedicated to making sure you and your guests are comfortable and have everything that you need during your time onboard. They will be attentive to your needs and those of your guests, often even predicting what you may need before you have thought about it. Many yacht charters also include an onboard chef and bartender that will make sure your guests are well-fed, with dishes and beverages prepared to their liking. With this dedication providing stellar service and meeting the needs of everyone on board, the crew should be reciprocated monetarily for their service. When providing a tip to the captain, you may choose to mention a particular crew member that went above and beyond. This can be done in writing or simply in conversation. The crew members will not only appreciate the tip for their service, but also your kind words of recognition.
Deciding How Much to Tip Your Crew
You should always tip the crew onboard a luxury yacht charter as long as your needs are met. When the team goes above and beyond your expectations, you may consider leaving a larger tip for the crew as appreciation for their service. In most cases the tip is not included in the total cost of your yacht charter. You can check with your yacht broker to confirm this and discuss the most appropriate way to tip your crew. Many times, this will be done by giving the captain the entire tip, that they can divide among the crew. Your yacht broker can help you understand the best way to go about doing this, so that you can share your gratitude and reward the entire team for a job well done.
The crew onboard your luxury yacht is dedicated to making your time at sea enjoyable. Tipping is a great way to show your appreciation for their hard work and let them know that even the small details have not gone unnoticed.