Captains & Crew Member in the Virgin Islands are considered, working in a "Service Based Industry"
Our Captain and Crew members work very hard, to make a safe and amazing day on the water.
Keep in mind the days start well before you arrive and end well after you disembark. If your boat day is 8 hours, our crew work 10+ hours.
Customary Gratuity is 20% of the price of your boat day if your crew does an amazing job.
If the price of your trip is $160.00, then your tip to the crew should be approximately $32.00. If the price of your trip is $185.00, then your tip to the crew should be approximately $37.00. If the price of your private charter is $1500.00, then the tip to the crew should be approximately $300.00 If the price of your private charter is $2000.00, then the tip to the crew should be approximately $400.00
**If you are traveling with friends who do not know the trip costs and are paying the gratuity, please have a conversation with them about the Customary Gratuity amount for then entire trip or the amount each person should contribute.**
Gratuity can be given directly to the Captain or Mate. Crew combine tips and split evenly.
If Your Crew does an outstanding job, there is nothing that shows your APPRECIATION more than a larger tip and a review mentioning their name!!