Port Fees when Tendering

[cle-guy]

Do port fees get paid when tendering?

 

Are they less than if the ship docks and uses those facilities?

[Fouremco]

Many of the costs covered by the port fees exist whether a ship lies at anchor or docks. Pilot fees would be one example. Other costs are incurred only when a ship is docked, such as when using shore water and electricity. Not all ports calculate fees in the same manner, but I'd be very surprised if ships that are tendering pay the same fee.

 

In a port such as Charlotte Amalie, there may also be a difference in fees between Crown Bay and Havensight as the former can berth the significantly larger ships and they unquestionably pay for the privilege.

[cruzincurt]

Some ports charge per passenger. I think I read that Tampa for instance charges $6 or so and then probably per hour and per foot of the pier.

[RL1180]

Many of the costs covered by the port fees exist whether a ship lies at anchor or docks. Pilot fees would be one example. Other costs are incurred only when a ship is docked, such as when using shore water and electricity. Not all ports calculate fees in the same manner, but I'd be very surprised if ships that are tendering pay the same fee.

 

In a port such as Charlotte Amalie, there may also be a difference in fees between Crown Bay and Havensight as the former can berth the significantly larger ships and they unquestionably pay for the privilege.

 

Talking to the officers on a couple of cruises this year, Celebrity ships don't use shore power or water in port. Apparently this is due to the fact that they cannot guarantee the quality of the water or the reliability of the power, so they prefer to just use their onboard systems 100% of the time.

[Denny01]

I'm kind of curious of why you ask. I've not seen pricing broken out per port call or any way of knowing what the specifics cost for a port call is.

 

Why the question?

 

Den

[cruisestitch]

The only way I've ever seen a port fee as a line item, although its after tge fact as far as your booking goes, is when a port is missed and the port fee is refunded.

 

I've heard people at Guest Relations attempting to get their port fee refunded because they didn't go ashore that day. Guest Relations had to explain that this isn't how the system works.:)

[cle-guy]

I'm kind of curious of why you ask. I've not seen pricing broken out per port call or any way of knowing what the specifics cost for a port call is.

 

Why the question?

 

Den

 

Just curious about how the charges are levied. Was figuring if its tendered in, and the ship parks far out, who would be able to determine if they have to even pay the port fee since no infrastructure is being used.

 

Like in Jamaica, don't dock and just tender in and don't charge port charges so those that are not happy about a jamaica stop at least don't have to contribute to the government.

[Fouremco]

Just curious about how the charges are levied. Was figuring if its tendered in, and the ship parks far out, who would be able to determine if they have to even pay the port fee since no infrastructure is being used.

 

Like in Jamaica, don't dock and just tender in and don't charge port charges so those that are not happy about a jamaica stop at least don't have to contribute to the government.

So, let me get this right. You are proposing anchoring well off-shore and having the tenders sneak in to illegally drop off passengers in the middle of nowhere to avoid paying port fees? :confused::confused::confused:

[cle-guy]

So, let me get this right. You are proposing anchoring well off-shore and having the tenders sneak in to illegally drop off passengers in the middle of nowhere to avoid paying port fees? :confused::confused::confused:

 

I have no idea what laws are or aren't Just asking the question is all.

[RL1180]

Just curious about how the charges are levied. Was figuring if its tendered in, and the ship parks far out, who would be able to determine if they have to even pay the port fee since no infrastructure is being used.

 

Like in Jamaica, don't dock and just tender in and don't charge port charges so those that are not happy about a jamaica stop at least don't have to contribute to the government.

 

There is usually still infrastructure being used, since you still need dock space to drop off the passengers (although much less dock space then a full docking, of course...). You also still require customs officials from the country to clear the passengers, security at the port, etc.

[spookwife]

Just curious about how the charges are levied. Was figuring if its tendered in, and the ship parks far out, who would be able to determine if they have to even pay the port fee since no infrastructure is being used.

 

Like in Jamaica, don't dock and just tender in and don't charge port charges so those that are not happy about a jamaica stop at least don't have to contribute to the government.

 

welp a few places we have tendered we used transportation provided by the island/port.. NOT the ship's tenders/life boats. so there is/can be infrastructure used.. on top of static costs like a pilot.

 

consider the price a cost of doing business. regardless of whether you avail yourself of ALL amenities or not.

 

if you feel so strongly about a political regime, then don't choose an itinerary that includes Jamaica.

[cruisestitch]

If the ship stops at a port whether docked or tendered passengers must pay the port fees. Political feelings make no difference. Whether you leave the ship or not makes no difference. The port fees are assessed to the ship, and passengers pay them as part of their cruise fare.

Edited December 14, 2013 by cruisestitch

[DirtyDawg]

Just curious about how the charges are levied. Was figuring if its tendered in, and the ship parks far out, who would be able to determine if they have to even pay the port fee since no infrastructure is being used.

 

Like in Jamaica, don't dock and just tender in and don't charge port charges so those that are not happy about a jamaica stop at least don't have to contribute to the government.

 

Interesting thought. But if this ever became standard procedure lots of people might start demanding that ships start tendering of of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Hey, lots of people don't want to to contribute to that government too! :eek:

Edited December 14, 2013 by DirtyDawg

[cle-guy]

Or if a port is scheduled to be docked, but ends up tendered for some reason, is there a reduction/refund of the difference since not using the full infrastructure of a port. Port fees are refunded if cancelled, what about for lesser service?

 

Like Venice moving to tenders, will port fee now be less than when ships docked?

[Nancyquilts]

When we missed Lahaina, we each got a refund of $2.:rolleyes: