Worth knowing
- Tour guides, dive crews and drivers are tipped in cash; 10% to 15% of the trip price is typical.
- Service staff earn a lower legal minimum wage (CI$6.56 an hour) precisely because gratuities are expected to make up the difference.
Tip calculator
Most restaurants and bars in Grand Cayman add an automatic gratuity of 15%, and some 18% to 20%. Look for a 'gratuity' or 'service charge' line before adding anything. If it is there, you are done unless the service earned extra; if it is not, 15% to 20% is the norm. Enter the bill and the calculator does the split.
Rules and sources
Checked 2026-09-17. This is a planning estimate, not advice; the Government department or professional handling your matter has the final word.