Do You Tip Divemasters

As a generalization, a good rule of thumb to consider is to tip $5USD to $10USD per dive (per tank). When you break that down that is roughly leaving a tip of 10 to 20 percent based on the service provided and your overall experience.

Is it customary to tip dive instructor?

As diving is a service industry, it is customary to tip your instructor, guide, and/or crew. Some operators will even have a tip jar in the shop or on the boat. However, it is not mandatory to tip. … So if you don’t tip, please make sure the service warrants that action.

How much do you tip a dive crew?

Typically speaking, it is customary to tip about $5-$10 per tank, per diver here in the U.S. So, if you are on a 2-tank boat dive we would recommend dropping $10 or $20 bill into the tip jar. Most dive boat operations split up the tips among the crew at the end of the day.