wldflr Posted October 22, 2009 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2009 So last week I was talking with a friend who cruises once a year and she claimed that if you stayed on the ship and didn't get off at a port, you would get refunded the $ fee for that port. Now I know that if the ship is diverted from a port due to bad weather, swine-flu, etc, that yes, you would receive $ back and it's happened to me. But getting money for staying on-board? This was a new one...and I said "no way." So who wins the bet... me or my friend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted October 22, 2009 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2009 You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevyMcShaw Posted October 22, 2009 #3 Share Posted October 22, 2009 YOU!! The port fees are paid so that the boat can dock at that island's port for a specified amount of time. If the boat docks there, you pay regardless if you leave the ship or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseco Posted October 22, 2009 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2009 You. Many port fees are charged to the cruise line as a lump sum. The cruise line can then divvy it up on a per person basis if it chooses. For example, maybe the port is charging for trash disposal or for electric service while the ship is docked. The customs/immigration people are there no matter how many people debark or stay on board. Maybe the docking fee is based on the length or tonnage of the ship and it makes no difference if the ship is completely full or if it's completely empty. Plus, even if some island charges $XX for every passenger that enters their country, that money is earned as soon as you enter their territorial waters, not when you debark the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted October 22, 2009 #5 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Once the ship hits the territorial waters of the country you're visiting, you're considered to be "in" that country, whether you leave the ship or not. The ship is charged based on the number of passengers on board, not the number who leave the ship. So, YOU are correct. It's the same if you stop in a port where a visa is required. Whether or not you get off the ship in that country, you are required to have a visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr green Posted October 22, 2009 #6 Share Posted October 22, 2009 If that works, if I miss lunch while on a tour, might I expect a similar refund???:D:D:D john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted October 22, 2009 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2009 You win, but I always get off in port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted October 22, 2009 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2009 So last week I was talking with a friend who cruises once a year and she claimed that if you stayed on the ship and didn't get off at a port, you would get refunded the $ fee for that port. Now I know that if the ship is diverted from a port due to bad weather, swine-flu, etc, that yes, you would receive $ back and it's happened to me. But getting money for staying on-board? This was a new one...and I said "no way." So who wins the bet... me or my friend? with all due respect...your friend needs to cruise a little more. and i hope your friend isn't going around sharing that info with others as a guaranteed way of getting money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOWTYD Posted October 22, 2009 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2009 You win, but I always get off in port Who wouldn't want to get off in port? After all, it is a pleasure cruise!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnGirl Posted October 22, 2009 #10 Share Posted October 22, 2009 You win! Your friend sounds like one of those people who are always trying to nickel and dime the cruise lines!!! :mad: As Zone said, I hope she doesn't present herself as a cruise expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnGirl Posted October 22, 2009 #11 Share Posted October 22, 2009 who wouldn't want to get off in port? After all, it is a pleasure cruise!:) rofl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted October 22, 2009 #12 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Who wouldn't want to get off in port? After all, it is a pleasure cruise!:) I'm confused! I know there must be some inside info there, but I just don't get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnGirl Posted October 22, 2009 #13 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I'm confused! I know there must be some inside info there, but I just don't get it It's a shame you don't get it. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&RCurt Posted October 22, 2009 #14 Share Posted October 22, 2009 It's a shame you don't get it. :rolleyes: OMG you are BAD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnGirl Posted October 22, 2009 #15 Share Posted October 22, 2009 OMG you are BAD! I'm just drawn that way. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted October 22, 2009 #16 Share Posted October 22, 2009 It's a shame you don't get it. :rolleyes: Have I just been insulted by someone with only 25 posts? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnGirl Posted October 22, 2009 #17 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Have I just been insulted by someone with only 25 posts? :eek: Pity, sympathy, not insult. But I'm offended that you think my post count makes me any less of a person! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstate_italian Posted October 22, 2009 #18 Share Posted October 22, 2009 You win! Your friend sounds like one of those people who are always trying to nickel and dime the cruise lines!!! :mad: As Zone said, I hope she doesn't present herself as a cruise expert. LOL! So its OK for the cruise line to nickel and dime the customer but not for the customer to nickel and dime the cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnGirl Posted October 22, 2009 #19 Share Posted October 22, 2009 LOL! So its OK for the cruise line to nickel and dime the customer but not for the customer to nickel and dime the cruise line. What goes around comes around. We get what we deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wldflr Posted October 22, 2009 Author #20 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hey all...I knew I was 99% right at the time my friend said that you would get refunded port fees if you stayed on board (I was like 'NO WAY!') but in the 25 years that I've been cruising, I had ALWAYS gotten off the ship in port, so the 1% of me wondered..."hmmm, maybe??" but I told her that I was going to consult the experts on THIS board.:D Thanks everyone for clarification on this matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactuscruise Posted October 22, 2009 #21 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Experts on these boards?! Now that's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorbr Posted October 22, 2009 #22 Share Posted October 22, 2009 You are absolutely correct. Me personally, I prefer to stay on the ship and not really interested in the ports of call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwenmark Posted October 22, 2009 #23 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Have I just been insulted by someone with only 25 posts? :eek: Yeah and at the rate they are going they won't make 50. as to the question of this thread ROFLMAO!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted October 22, 2009 #24 Share Posted October 22, 2009 not to get off point if the refund the port fees how about the sherry fees? Port fees include things like Pilotage(the charge the port pilots gets for helpig the captain into the port) Wharfage- the price of trying up at the port Tug boat fees(standby at most ports) and a fee for getting on and off the ship based on the number on board whether they get off and on or not. Its a complicated number that doesn't get refunded if you don't get off....there is an extra fee if you get off in port called the "hooker fee" or the Eliot Spitzer fee if you are from NY.... and don't forget there is also the difference between cheap and inexpensive fee....I get charged that one a lot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGG Posted October 22, 2009 #25 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Oh No! We often get off early in the morning, return early afternoon for a late lunch and an hour rest, and then do something very local like the port shopping. Maybe they will charge us port fees twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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