💵 Do You Tip on Bonaire? Local Customs Explained
When visiting a new country, understanding local etiquette can make your trip smoother and help you connect with the people you meet.
If you’re wondering:
“Do you tip on Bonaire?”
The short answer is: yes, but tipping is not as mandatory as in some countries like the USA. It’s appreciated and seen as a way to thank someone for great service, but the amounts are often smaller and more flexible.
🍽️ Tipping at Restaurants
In most restaurants:
- A service charge of 10–15% may already be included in your bill — check before adding more.
- If service is not included, leaving 10–15% is a nice gesture.
- For exceptional service, you can leave a bit extra in cash.
🛳️ Tipping on Tours and Excursions
For guided tours:
- $5–$10 USD per person for half-day tours
- $10–$20 USD per person for full-day tours
- Crew members on boat tours also appreciate tips for great service
🚖 Tipping Taxi Drivers
- Rounding up the fare is common (e.g., pay $15 for a $14 ride)
- For excellent service or help with luggage, add $2–$5 USD
🏨 Tipping in Hotels
- Bellhops/Porters: $1–$2 USD per bag
- Housekeeping: $2–$5 USD per day
- Leave tips in cash, preferably in US dollars
🐠 Tipping Dive Instructors and Boat Crews
Bonaire is a diving paradise, and tipping dive professionals is common:
- $5–$10 USD per tank dive
- More if they went out of their way to assist you or provided exceptional guidance
💡 Local Tipping Tips
- US dollars are widely accepted — no need to exchange for local currency.
- Always check your bill for “service charge” before tipping extra.
- Tips are best given in cash directly to the person who helped you.
- While not mandatory, tipping is an easy way to support local workers.
🚐 Explore Bonaire with Local Guides
When you book with Fiesta Tours Bonaire, you’re supporting local professionals who take pride in delivering excellent service. Our guides:
- Share insider tips about the island
- Go the extra mile to make your trip special
- Appreciate a small tip as a token of your satisfaction
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✅ Final Answer: Do You Tip on Bonaire?
Yes — tipping in Bonaire is customary for good service, though it’s not as obligatory as in some countries.
In restaurants, tours, taxis, and hotels, a small tip is a meaningful way to show appreciation.
When you explore the island with Fiesta Tours Bonaire, you can expect friendly, professional service — and your tip will help support the local community.
