Miami Native Posted September 2, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Anyone been hit with the new gov't fee and tax increase on cruises booked prior to 08/18/2010?? I have :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeGone Posted September 2, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Taxes may increase or decrease any time. Don't worry about it. It's not much $$ compared to the whole cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted September 2, 2010 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Anyone been hit with the new gov't fee and tax increase on cruises booked prior to 08/18/2010?? I have :( I did too on my cruise to Hawaii for November... Taxes went up a big whooping $1.24 per person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted September 2, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2010 We had the fees go both ways... No biggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted September 2, 2010 #5 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I too have had them go up and down, it all depends on the cruise. It's never enough to even give a second thought to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerjan Posted September 2, 2010 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Getting ready to make the final payment on our November cruise and our taxes went up $8.50 PP... no big deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted September 2, 2010 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Anyone been hit with the new gov't fee and tax increase on cruises booked prior to 08/18/2010?? I have :( I don't think it matters when you book. It matters when you sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSWalk Posted September 2, 2010 #8 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I just made final payment on our Nov. 20th Panama Canal Cruise. Fees increased $2.38 per person. Not much in the Grand Scheme of things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Native Posted September 2, 2010 Author #9 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Mine was $16.50 a person, that's why I was a bit shocked. You're right, nothing when you are talking about a cruise, but was just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted September 2, 2010 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Common occurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneharborlady Posted September 2, 2010 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2010 We were also raised $16. plus per person, for the W. Carib. next April. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love_cruises Posted September 2, 2010 #12 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Mine was $16.50 a person, that's why I was a bit shocked. You're right, nothing when you are talking about a cruise, but was just wondering. For my Dec. cruise the taxes went up about $14 per person but our balcony room price went down $100 a person:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertz Posted September 2, 2010 #13 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Taxes are taxes, are taxes and when they come out of my pocket I object no matter the amount. I might not be able to do anything about them but make noise and I do that. JMO.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted September 2, 2010 #14 Share Posted September 2, 2010 From your cruise contract: Government Fees and Taxes: “Government Fees and Taxes” may include any and all fees, charges, tolls and taxes imposed by U.S. and/or foreign governmental or quasigovernmental authorities including but not limited to U.S. Customs fees, head taxes, Panama Canal tolls, dockage fees, wharfage fees, inspection fees, air taxes, hotel or VAT taxes incurred as part of a land tour, immigration and naturalization fees, and Internal Revenue Service fees, whether assessed on a per passenger, per berth, per ton or per vessel basis. In the case of per ton or per vessel assessments, those assessments will be spread over the passenger capacity of the ship. Government Fees and Taxes are subject to change and Carrier reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted September 2, 2010 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2010 If you're cruising in November and your paid in full, will I be getting a bill for the increase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted September 2, 2010 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Yes, you will have to pay the increase if it indeed increases. From the post below yours: Government Fees and Taxes are subject to change and Carrier reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna5 Posted September 2, 2010 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Doesn't anybody read the contract anymore. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 2, 2010 #18 Share Posted September 2, 2010 It will be added to your onboard bill, I believe. If you're cruising in November and your paid in full, will I be getting a bill for the increase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted September 2, 2010 #19 Share Posted September 2, 2010 It will be added to your onboard bill, I believe. Thank you. Now I'll know to look for it and I won't be surprised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted September 2, 2010 #20 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Yes, you will have to pay the increase if it indeed increases. From the post below yours: Government Fees and Taxes are subject to change and Carrier reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare has already been paid in full. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted September 2, 2010 #21 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Doesn't anybody read the contract anymore. :confused: Donna, I'm on cruise withdrawl, you'll have to forgive me! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted September 2, 2010 #22 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I believe that Port Everglades has raised its fees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted September 2, 2010 #23 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Would anyone actually consider NOT cruising due to the raising of these fees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted September 2, 2010 #24 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Doesn't anybody read the contract anymore. :confused: Not since they stopped mailing out a paper copy. I have truthfully no idea if it has changed one iota since they have stopped sending it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 2, 2010 #25 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Our Westerdam cruise balance for 25 March from Port Everglades was increased by a few bucks yesterday by HAL's Australian agent. I have fully paid the one before, Star Princess, which arrives at Port Everglades on 24 March, but no doubt the increased tax will be added to our on board account. A drop in the ocean really considering what we pay to get to and from the Americas and cruise price. Such is life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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