What Is the Tipping Etiquette on a Komodo Liveaboard?

Liveaboard Tipping Guide for Komodo

Suggested Tipping by Tier

How Tips Are Collected

• Most boats place a communal tip envelope on the last evening
• Tips are pooled and distributed among all crew members
• You can give individual tips to specific crew members separately

Currency for Tips

• USD: Widely accepted and preferred on many boats
• IDR: Always accepted; preferred by local crew
• EUR: Accepted on boats with European clientele

Beyond Cash Tips

• Online reviews mentioning specific crew members have significant business value
• Share your best photos with the crew
• Referrals to fellow divers are the highest compliment