Tipping etiquette is one particular subjects that always causes concern and even embarrassment. Most of us often find ourselves thinking, should I tip? Just how much is a reasonable amount to tip? Or even who should I tip? This is further complicated abroad when we're perhaps not as knowledgeable about local customs and expectations.
Whilst Personally i think strongly that none should feel under pressure to tip, particularly if you're not a satisfied customer, I actually do feel that it's good to tip, in the end in addition to ensuring you take pleasure in the dive, your scuba instructors & dive masters are responsible for your safety through the dive padi idc gili islands, so it's good to exhibit appreciation for this. The boat crew also provide an essential role to play when it comes to ensuring you're safe, and also in many overseas countries they're not paid greatly for their services and survive on the generosity of tourists rather than their wages alone.
It is customary to tip both the captain and the divemaster or instructor. I would recommend daily tipping, however once you learn you will undoubtedly be diving with the same divemaster and crew for the duration of your stay, then it's needless to say perfectly acceptable to tip at the end. When it comes to an acceptable amount to tip, for the boat crew typically 10 - 15% is perfectly reasonable, and for the dive master 15% is totally fine, perhaps more should you feel the service received was above and beyond your expectations.
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