Your guide to the often tricky world of tipping!
Whilst it’s not a rule of thumb in countries such as Australia and New Zealand, tipping is a customary action in many European countries, including Croatia. Originating in British coffee houses, tipping is now seen as a way to show appreciation for exceptional service and customer care. Unfortunately tipping is a variable scale, based on personal opinion, so there is no hard and fast rule on an ‘acceptable’ amount to tip.
For the most part, it is considered proper etiquette to give tips to people who work in hospitality and tourism, providing services such as waiters/waitresses, house keepers, taxi drivers, beach vendors, sailors/crew members and parking attendants within Europe. Not only a custom reserved for tourists, tipping is also the norm for locals when having coffee and dining out.
Summer is the peak season for tourist jobs in Croatia, with many locals depending on this time of year to make the most of their annual income. Due to this way of life, many work for weeks on end to supplement their yearly wages and being gratuitous is an appreciated gesture by staff in Croatia.
Sail Croatia Tipping Policy:
Tipping is not compulsory in Croatia, but it is a common and appreciated way to recognise great service. If you're happy with the experience onboard, tips are always warmly received by both the crew and your Tour Manager.
At the end of your cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to leave tips anonymously using two separate envelopes:
Crew envelope – tips are evenly distributed among all crew members
Tour Manager envelope – this is a separate tip that goes directly to your Tour Manager
If you feel that your Tour Manager and/or the crew onboard your ship have exceeded your expectations, then we encourage you to show a token of your appreciation! On average, tips range between €40 – €105* per guest for the Tour Manager, and €40 – €105* per guest for the Crew (shared collectively amongst the crew).
*Please note, these figures are calculated from competitor tipping policies.
