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How much to tip on tuna charter?
« on: July 28, 2015, 08:40:23 AM »
Hey guys. I am going out on an Express Tuna Charter next week for the first time. Im very excited. I was wondering what you guys thought would be an acceptable tip to give the crew? I believe there will only be a Capt and a Deckhand.

Thanks

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2015, 08:59:05 AM »
When I fish with All rivers for express Tuna its 395 per person for the rate. I tip 100 bucks.

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2015, 08:59:32 AM »
10% - 15% of the charter price is reasonable if they do a good job.  The last charter I took the tip was zero – the Captain did nothing but berate his customers and the deckhand was lazy and worthless.  Maybe that’s why I don't do charters anymore.

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2015, 08:59:54 AM »
IMO it depends how much "extra" they do, and how much they try to make your experience great.  If they just do their "job", then they are already being paid through the charter cost.   :twocents:

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2015, 09:36:07 AM »
It all depends on there level of service. I fished with one 2 years ago that was worthless and I tipped nothing to the captain and a small amount to the deckhand. When I am paying top dollar for fishing I have high expectations not for volume of fish but for effort. The captain on that trip would not even get out of his seat to help. Other boats next to us got twice the tuna due to the extra effort from the captain. That captain is no longer employed so I won't mention the charter service. I will be going in Aug and will tip according to the crew effort. 

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2015, 09:36:34 AM »
IMO it depends how much "extra" they do, and how much they try to make your experience great.  If they just do their "job", then they are already being paid through the charter cost.   :twocents:

Are you sure on that? I heard all their wage is tips only. Would be nice to know for future trips.

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2015, 09:56:10 AM »
I went out last year with 3 other friends and loaded the boat. Between 6 guys fishing, we pulled in 66 Tuna of which I have tasty filets in the freezer and dozens of canned remaining. I tip 20% unless it's a complete flameout and crappy experience then my tip would be determined on how the guide/captain deals with it.

We had a blast and I'd go again with the same outfit but don't recall the name off hand.

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2015, 10:22:37 AM »
When I was a deckhand I rarely got tips over $50 for a person. If I got a fifty that was an awesome guest. Most people no matter what is done slip you a $20. If your looking at a six person tuna charter I would shoot for the whole boat tipping around $220.

But, as a deckhand we know you saved your $ all year to come on this trip. Not everyone can afford to be the best tipper and we recognized that. Tip what you feel is appropriate for the situation anywhere from $20-50 per person is the normal.

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2015, 10:44:34 AM »
IMO it depends how much "extra" they do, and how much they try to make your experience great.  If they just do their "job", then they are already being paid through the charter cost.   :twocents:

Are you sure on that? I heard all their wage is tips only. Would be nice to know for future trips.

There is no way these charters rely on tips only. That would be a sure loosing game.
Companies like All Rivers run (3) new 29 foot boats that cost an average of probably 150,000 each.
He hires 2 other captains besides himself as well (3) deckhands. Add in bait, ice, gear, fuel ect and his operating costs are HUGE.
Tips are a nice gesture and a show of extra effort or appreciation. That's it.


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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2015, 10:53:35 AM »
Depends on the service but I do max 10%. 

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2015, 11:06:43 AM »
Charters don't rely on tips but deck hands do.

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2015, 11:42:15 AM »
It totally depends on who they work for. When I was a deckhand I was paid $2,000/ month by the company and made tips on top of that.

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2015, 01:21:24 PM »
$2k plus tips is pretty good if its under the table.

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2015, 01:27:50 PM »
It was a perfect summer job for a college student. I was able to graduate with no student loans and NO scholarships.  :IBCOOL:

But everyone thinks that its an easy job but 3 months without a day off and 4-5 hours of non-working hours kills. I figured out that for my time I was really making around $12.00 an hour for the time that I was working. I couldn't wait for the seasons to start, and couldn't wait for them to end but it was an AWESOME experience.

Good luck on your tuna trip.

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Re: How much to tip on tuna charter?
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2015, 01:36:15 PM »
Being a deckhand would be damn hard work.  Everyone forgets you start way before the people arrive and get done cleaning up way after they leave for the day.

 


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