It is only natural then to wonder about the tipping etiquettes. Given that you will be interacting with some crew members while others really work behind the curtains, it is important to remember that all of them work equally hard. Thus, tipping is not just mandatory but also a wonderful way of appreciating the crew for the services they’ve provided to you on the yacht charter Dubai.
The Crew’s Importance
You can rent a superyacht of any size and model. Most reputable companies offer a range of options. However, the yacht you choose will also decide the number of people that can be on board. In the case of smaller yachts, only the captain and the chef are onboard. The chef can also sometimes double up as a deckhand. On the other hand, mid-size yachts usually are accompanied by a crew of six to fifteen people.
Mega Yachts can have up to fifty crew members as well. Although each crew member has a specific job, they are all trained to know everything there is to know about yachts. Most crew members tend to play more than a single role. Thus, each member of the crew works around 16 to 18 hours every single day. You should take this into account when deciding the tipping amount.
The Accepted Amount
Just how there’s an acceptable amount of tipping that has been decided for other service providers, there is a decided amount for the yacht crew as well. It is advisable to tip the crew somewhere between 5% to 20% of your base charter fee. Of course, the exact amount would depend on the location, the yacht model, and the services provided to you.
Official Guidelines
Some years ago, many yacht renters started leaving tips of more than 20 percent. This raised the crew members’ expectations of receiving high amounts of tips and some even started being visibly disappointed. Many even started voicing their opinions which would affect the reputation of the company they were associated with as well as the charterers’ experience.
Thus, the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association came up with tipping guidelines. It was decided that the tips should ideally range from anywhere between 5 to 15 percent for all the crew members on board. These guidelines have since proven to be extremely helpful. It has helped in keeping the expectations of the crew members in check and has allowed charterers to tip satisfactorily without feeling any added pressure. You can ask your broker in advance whether the policy applies to the yacht you are planning to rent.
Etiquette
The basic etiquette is to give the tip to the captain of your yacht. The captain can divide the tip equally amongst all the crew members so that everybody receives a fair share of tips. Even if you feel that one of the crew members has been working too hard and needs extra tips because they were more visible to you during your trip, it is advisable to refrain from tipping them separately. Crew members work equally hard even if you don’t meet all of them.
Conclusion
Instead of worrying too much, you can follow these guidelines to tip the crew members the appropriate amount. Thus, when you plan your yacht trip make sure to include the tip in your budget as well. Now that you know everything there is to know about tipping you can book your rental yacht at Seven Yachts Rental and have a fun-filled experience.
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