Is Tipping Included? What to Budget for Gratuity

I'm often asked whether it is appropriate to tip the Guide and/or Captain, and what a reasonable amount might be. While I have considered including gratuities in the overall tour cost, I believe recognizing "exshellent" service is a personal matter.

Tipping is not included in the cost of your tour. Although it is not compulsory, tipping is expected as an expression of satisfaction with your Guide and/or Captain who have worked hard to provide you with an exceptional experience. If you felt that your Guide and/or Captain did an "exshellent" job, tipping is appreciated and "whelkcomed"!

The amount is entirely up to you, but as a guideline, 10%-20% of the tour cost per guest is a good benchmark. The gratuity is then divided among your Guide and Captain (or just the Captain if your tour is unguided).

Cash is always appreciated, but in this day and age, it may be challenging to find an ATM or carry cash. Neither Goodland nor Bayview launch locations have an ATM machine. Venmo is a great alternative though and most captains have a QR code you can scan!