Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses

[izmeeh]

Hello,

 

I understand I will automatically receive an onboard credit if taxes, fees & port expenses go down. However, what if that fee is lower now but will go up when I cruise?

 

Amount paid: $159.20

Carnival is currently charging: $123.98

 

Thanks.

[SNJCruisers]

Right now you're entitled to 35.22 in OBC. If the taxes go up, you're OBC will be reduced. If they go over the 159.20, you will not be charged any more.

[izmeeh]

For those who book today, they are locked to the current taxes. Is there anyway for me to lock in that rate so that I can be guaranteed the $35.22 OBC instead of waiting to see if the rate will go up when I cruise?

[SadieN]

If you're not past final payment you can call for a price adjustment.

Edited September 26, 2014 by SadieN

[Herbaltees]

For those who book today, they are locked to the current taxes. Is there anyway for me to lock in that rate so that I can be guaranteed the $35.22 OBC instead of waiting to see if the rate will go up when I cruise?

 

If you booked your cruise (paid the deposit) with the higher port fees, you are already entitled to the obc, as of today. However, if the port fees go back to Carnivals original estimate on the day you sail, you would not get the obc.

[snc_cam]

If you're not past final payment you can call for a price adjustment.

 

I did this on one of the cruises and was no problem at all. Call them and ask.