horsemen Posted October 10, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 10, 2008 http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/ticker/article.aspx?Feed=PR&Date=20081010&ID=9258225&Symbol=CCL MIAMI, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six brands of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) -- Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn -- have announced that effective October 31, 2008, the existing fuel supplement will be eliminated for all new bookings on 2010 departures. At that same time, a price increase on 2010 sailings will become effective. Additionally, the company has established specific guidelines under which the current fuel supplement may be reimbursed to consumers for 2008 and 2009 voyages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budster Posted October 10, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I read that if the price of the barrel stabilizes at 70.00 or less they will consider refunding the surcharge on cruises in 2008 and 2009. I think it is pretty iffy.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj Posted October 10, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I read that if the price of the barrel stabilizes at 70.00 or less they will consider refunding the surcharge on cruises in 2008 and 2009. I think it is pretty iffy.:confused: I am not counting on that happening with my two cruises booked with Carnival. When Carnival instituted the fuel surcharge, they, like me, never imagined that oil would be trading below $80 a barrel like it was today. The market is so volatile who know at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted October 10, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Im happy they are eliminating the fuel surcharge on 2010 cruises. One big reason I havent booked into 2010 with any cruiseline. Im for sure waiting until after Oct 31st to book. Not having the fuel included, makes the price look deceptively lower than it really is, hard to compare it to previous years. Yea for Carnival doing this much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted October 10, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Im happy they are eliminating the fuel surcharge on 2010 cruises. One big reason I havent booked into 2010 with any cruiseline. Im for sure waiting until after Oct 31st to book. Not having the fuel included, makes the price look deceptively lower than it really is, hard to compare it to previous years. Yea for Carnival doing this much. The way I read it, they will continue to charge the fuel supplement up to the end of October then roll it into the 2010 prices, so any comparison using the price today would be moot without considering the surcharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tuckersmom Posted October 10, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 10, 2008 The way I read it, they will continue to charge the fuel supplement up to the end of October then roll it into the 2010 prices, so any comparison using the price today would be moot without considering the surcharge. This is how I understand it as well. But if by chance I get an obc, great.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked_Nurse Posted October 10, 2008 #7 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Ok, So am I better off booking a 2010 now before the price increase with the fuel supplement being returned or wait till the price increase of an unknown amount with no fuel supplement. It it just me or is it a crap shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted October 10, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Tossup, unless you want your TA to get a bigger commission. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclark Posted October 10, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 10, 2008 CCL says that if oil closes at under $70 a barrell for 25 days straight, then they'll give bak the fuel surcharge in the form of an obc for upcoming cruises. Oil today closed at a 13 month low of $77. I can't recall the last time we had 25 straight days of sub $70 oil, but I really doubt it will happen. Of course, if it does, I'll be happy as I am cruising in Dec! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked_Nurse Posted October 10, 2008 #10 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Well atleast we have a few weeks to kinda hang out and watch oil prices before deciding to book. I guess they coulda just sprang it on us as a.. OHHH Yeah, By The Way. If they stay about the same the next 2 weeks, Ill prolly go on and book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearose Posted October 10, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Additionally, the company has established specific guidelines under which the current fuel supplement may be reimbursed to consumers for 2008 and 2009 voyages. Am I understand it right then, that our cruise in February 09, which has been booked since January of this year, they will refund the fuel supplement charges for it? I'm confused! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted October 10, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Am I understand it right then, that our cruise in February 09, which has been booked since January of this year, they will refund the fuel supplement charges for it? I'm confused! :confused: Only under a certain set of circumstances, which seems to be oil under $70 PB for at least 21 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearose Posted October 10, 2008 #13 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Oh well, thats ok, it would only amount to about $50 anyway, no biggie! But if it happens, great! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanusLight Posted October 10, 2008 #14 Share Posted October 10, 2008 ... fuel surcharge or price increase .. what's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjl1960 Posted October 10, 2008 #15 Share Posted October 10, 2008 One way or another...we will still be paying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwebber Posted October 10, 2008 #16 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I can't recall the last time we had 25 straight days of sub $70 oil, but I really doubt it will happen. Of course, if it does, I'll be happy as I am cruising in Dec! With my luck it will be 24 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted October 10, 2008 #17 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Ok, So am I better off booking a 2010 now before the price increase with the fuel supplement being returned or wait till the price increase of an unknown amount with no fuel supplement. It it just me or is it a crap shoot? Im waiting. Im guessing they will have a hard time raising prices on 7 day cruises almost $70 across the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megnolia Posted October 10, 2008 #18 Share Posted October 10, 2008 well, I've got my fingers crossed for low fuel prices then, because with the Cdn dollar going lower and lower, my cruise is getting more expensive every day... thank goodness the first one is paid off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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