Billionaire Yacht Tips: Stewardess Reveals Shocking Amounts

A former superyacht stewardess, Raissa Bellini, shared insights into the immense tips she received while working for billionaires at sea.

Bellini, who served on luxury vessels for five years, described how some charter groups would leave tips ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 after just a few days. She highlighted the casualness with which these large sums were exchanged, noting that for some guests, such generosity was entirely normal.

She observed that tipping often reflected a guest's personality more than their wealth. Classy and respectful guests typically treated staff the best. Younger tech entrepreneurs and finance professionals were often the most generous and enthusiastic tippers, enjoying lavish parties and making grand gestures.

Conversely, Bellini noted that some guests who tried hardest to appear wealthy were often the least generous, demanding perfection while leaving minimal tips. She also shared observations about various nationalities, finding Australians to be fun, relaxed, and fair tippers, while Americans showed a wide range of generosity, and British guests were typically polite but less prone to extravagant tipping.