Boat & yacht charters · Thailand
How much should you tip a yacht crew in Thailand?
Short answer
฿500–1,000 for the crew, or 10%
10% of the charter, or 500–1,000 baht for a day boat crew.
OptionalCash preferred
On a private longtail or speedboat charter around Phuket, Krabi or Koh Samui, 500–1,000 baht handed to the boatman at the end of the day is generous. On a multi-day crewed charter, 10% of the charter fee split among the crew is the usual convention. On a shared group day trip, 100–200 baht per person is plenty.
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Common questions
- How much should you tip boat and yacht crew in Thailand?
- ฿500–1,000 for the crew, or 10%. 10% of the charter, or 500–1,000 baht for a day boat crew.
- Can you tip by card in Thailand?
- Card terminals rarely offer a tip line. Cash in baht is the practical way to tip, and small notes are much more useful than coins.
More on tipping in Thailand
Tipping boat and yacht crew elsewhere
Full tipping guide for Thailand
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Rough Guides, “Plan the perfect trip with these Thailand travel tips” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Lonely Planet, “The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Asia” (consulted 2026-09-04)