Tip Eligibility
Vessel employees, in tip-eligible positions, share equally in gratuities generated while on board for each week while traveling with guests. No gratuities are provided in the case of training weeks, down weeks, Start-Up or Yard periods. Gratuities are paid via payroll and are subject to normal taxes and withholdings. For more information contact your onboard manager, Human Resources, or Payroll.
Updated: 2.9.2023
Tip-Eligible Positions
Deck
2nd Mate
3rd Mate
Bosun
Deckhand, Licensed
Deckhand, Unlicensed
Pangueros (Safari Voyager only)
Doctor (Safari Voyager only)
Engineering
Assistant Engineer
Hotel
Bartender
Lead Steward
Steward
Galley
Yacht Chef (SQU and SFX)
Sous Chef
Pastry Chef
Galley Utility
Guest Adventures
Expedition Guide
Expedition Guide, Licensed
Lead Expedition Guide
Lead Expedition Guide, Licensed
Interpretive Specialist
Non-Tipped Positions
Deck
Captain
1st Mate
Pilot
Engineering
Chief Engineer
First Engineer
Hotel
Hotel Manager
Galley
Chef
Guest Adventures
Expedition Leader
Expedition Leader, Licensed
Heritage Leader
Kid Wrangler
OFFICE
Office employees that fill in on the vessel in any position