M.Gardener Posted May 29, 2005 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I'm on a RT from Seattle to Alaska, with stops in Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. The port charges are $320. Does that seem pretty normal? Are these prices set by the ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custompcsys Posted May 29, 2005 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I'm on the same itinerary on the Diamond in July. My port charges/fees were just short of $357, so yours sounds about right. Keep in mind that I'm in a single cabin, however, so I'm paying the ever popular single surcharge on the cabin AND the port taxes :mad: As far as how they are determined, I must confess I have no clue! Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted May 29, 2005 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Port charges are generally higher in Alaska as compared to other itineraries; I believe just the port charges for those three stops runs about $200. It does sound as if your numbers include the cruise taxes, as well. You can run a check on the breakdown of the numbers by calling your TA, or going to one of the major online sites and check out pricing on your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted May 29, 2005 #4 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Whoops, I should have said the port charge of $200 is per person, and that was with 2 people in a cabin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Gardener Posted May 29, 2005 Author #5 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I'm traveling solo on this trip, too. So it looks like us solo travelers pay a little less than two people - almost like a "hidden" single supplement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Posted May 29, 2005 #6 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Keep in mind the Port charges in Alaska are higher than in the Caribbean, if that's what you might be referring to. The main reason is because the US dollar does not go very far in the USA, unlike in the Caribbean where the US dollar is gold and the people working in the ports are not well paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedAgain Posted May 29, 2005 #7 Share Posted May 29, 2005 It sure seems high to me! I just booked a last minute, inside cabin to Alaska on the Island Princess and the cruise was only $399 including port charges. That would mean my cruise only cost $99 for seven days! What a bargain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Gardener Posted May 30, 2005 Author #8 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Was the $399 ppdo? I thought I got a good rate, and I booked last minute too. Will you email your TA? ok5577ok@yahoo.com (I think that's okay to do). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted May 30, 2005 #9 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Blessed: Almost. But $399-$200=$199, not $99. But still a terrific bargain. Taxes are only about an additional $35. Gardener, the fare I saw was based on double occupancy. FYI, asking for TA's to email you is technically against the rules, SIGH.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichTraveler Posted May 30, 2005 #10 Share Posted May 30, 2005 We paid $200 in port fees. We just got off the ship today and had a $3/pp fee added mid-week. Either government tax or port charges went up. Still had a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Gardener Posted May 31, 2005 Author #11 Share Posted May 31, 2005 We paid $200 in port fees. We just got off the ship today and had a $3/pp fee added mid-week. Either government tax or port charges went up. Still had a wonderful time. Hi Mich, How were people dressed on the ship? I'm wondering if it's pretty casual, especially with the weather up there this time of year. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichTraveler Posted May 31, 2005 #12 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Hi Mich,How were people dressed on the ship? I'm wondering if it's pretty casual, especially with the weather up there this time of year. Mary Quite a mix. On formal nights, some dressed to the nines. A good percentage were dressy, but not formal (men in sport coats and ties, but not tuxes or dark suites). Not many shorts in the dining rooms on this cruise, but we did see many jeans for breakfast and lunch. A few for dinner. Most everyone was smart enough to dress in layers for the ports and while on deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedAgain Posted May 31, 2005 #13 Share Posted May 31, 2005 You are soooooooooo right........my math skills were way off! I guess I'm just not getting enough sleep! Thanks for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted May 31, 2005 #14 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Blessed: Hey, if I had been able to take the trip at that kind of bargain fare, I would not be getting much sleep either! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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