Increase in Bahamian Cruise Head Fee

[98vette]

Just received a letter from NCL regarding our upcoming cruise on Epic 10/09/10. It advised there will be a an increase from the current $15.00 per person head tax to $18.00. The extra $3.00 will be labeled customer facility fee. My understanding is that if the cruise line guarantees a certain amount of people, the cruise lines will get some of that money back. I don't remember seeing any credit back so are the cruise lines pocketing this return of the passenger's tax?

[ellfin]

It happens all the time.

 

We were just on Caribbean Princess, and when we got on board we had a room credit. It was for a decrease in Port fees and taxes.

 

There are still some industries with integrity. They will return the taxes if they go down.

[98vette]

Thanks Ellfin! The $6 per couple increase won't keep me and my DH from having fun on the EPIC. Can't believe a tax actually went down but Kudos to Princess for doing the right thing. We may be trying either the Princess Ruby or Emerald next year.

[flyawayca]

Just received a letter from NCL regarding our upcoming cruise on Epic 10/09/10. It advised there will be a an increase from the current $15.00 per person head tax to $18.00. The extra $3.00 will be labeled customer facility fee. My understanding is that if the cruise line guarantees a certain amount of people, the cruise lines will get some of that money back. I don't remember seeing any credit back so are the cruise lines pocketing this return of the passenger's tax?

 

I'll be on that cruise with you!! Have you joined the roll call? I haven't received anything from NCL about the tax increase yet. But oh well, like you that won't keep me from having fun :).

 

Thanks for the explanation Ellfin. I didn't realize this is common. I was wondering why when I was on the Carnival Triumph they gave us $2.50pp in OBC. I bet this is why we got that. I just happily accepted it :D

[98vette]

Flyawayca I'm not on a rollcall yet. Not sure how to do that since I don't post very often. Any hints? ;)

[Intern Jeff]

I'm also on the 10/9 sailing and can't wait. Received the same letter. First Post!

[sailing-nut]

I'm also on the 10/9 sailing and can't wait. Received the same letter. First Post!

 

 

Hi All,

 

Ok I have not received the letter but I have in the past gotten credit as a OBC taken off my bill on the last day...That was NCL too...

 

Also Please check in on our board so I can give the right amount of people for our Meet and Greet....It's going to be a lot of fun

 

Pete

[brfan]

Hi All,

 

Ok I have not received the letter but I have in the past gotten credit as a OBC taken off my bill on the last day...That was NCL too...

 

Also Please check in on our board so I can give the right amount of people for our Meet and Greet....It's going to be a lot of fun

 

Pete

 

Interesting, I'm on the same cruise and haven't received anything from NCL. I wonder if it is because I've already made my final payment? I've checked My NCL and it shows as nothing owing.

[sailing-nut]

Interesting, I'm on the same cruise and haven't received anything from NCL. I wonder if it is because I've already made my final payment? I've checked My NCL and it shows as nothing owing.

 

brfan...I never got a letter stating that I was going to owe more money but in the past cruises I have had a discount for a port....that was a OBC

 

Pete

[kjquilts]

Flyawayca I'm not on a rollcall yet. Not sure how to do that since I don't post very often. Any hints? ;)

 

Don't know if you've been answered yet. Sign in to cruise critic, then go to cruise critic message boards, roll calls, norwegian, and pick your date.

 

Hopefully this is a link that will take you directly to the 10/9 Epic cruise but you'll have to be signed in

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=978492

[98vette]

Thanks kjquilts for the rollcall info...you were my first reply! I'll check it out a little later....Have a great evening!

[flyawayca]

Don't know if you've been answered yet. Sign in to cruise critic, then go to cruise critic message boards, roll calls, norwegian, and pick your date.

 

Hopefully this is a link that will take you directly to the 10/9 Epic cruise but you'll have to be signed in

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=978492

 

Thanks for posting the link! I couldn't find this thread again this morning when I went looking. I was at work though and shouldn't have been on here anyway :o.

 

See you on the roll call 98vette!