Curaçao Insider Tips
34. Tipping
Here, as in the USA and Canada, wages for restaurant serves and staff are low, and tips make up a significant portion of their income. This means that leaving a tip isn’t just an extra—it’s an essential part of our hospitality industry.
In many countries service staff earn a higher wage, and tipping is more of a small bonus.That’s why in those countries, it’s common to leave small tips. In Curaçao Tips are split up and shared by the entire restaurant staff, including cooks and kitchen cleanup staff.
So, when dining out or enjoying a drink, the customary tip is 15%-20% of the total bill.
So, when dining out or enjoying a drink, the customary tip is 15%-20% of the total bill.