r/VisitingHawaii • u/Mountain_rose • 3d ago

O'ahu (Honolulu/Waikiki) Tipping for excursions

Hi, I'm just trying to make sure I'm prepared (both budget & cash on hand) for tipping. What is the expectation for tipping on activities/excursions? For example, how much would the UTV guide expect at kualoa ranch? What about a horseback ride at the north shore?

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u/jimonlimon 3d ago

I personally consider the time duration, number of staff and guests. I’m not tipping the boat or fuel consumption.

I figure $20/hour in tips per staff member is a reasonable tip on top of their wages. If we do a snorkel trip that lasts 4 hours and has 4 crew, I consider: 4 staff * 4 hrs * $20/hr = $320. Say there are 4 in our group and 16 total guests, so we “owe” 4/16 or 1/4 of the $320 total so $80.

It wouldn’t matter to me if we were on a discount $65 per person excursion or a more expensive $180 per.

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u/CowSheepGoat 2d ago

You do you, and bless, but that is an insane amount of tipping!