Shuttle Charges

[chester8]

How much does Cunard typically charge where applicable on a Med. cruise?

 

Thanks for any help.

[bunkrest]

I've read that recently somewhere, don't quote me but I think it's $4 per person one way..

 

 

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[bunkrest]

Forgot to say,if the port authorities insist on safety grounds that transport is made available then I think it's free,but if that's not the case and Cunard lay on a coach and you wish to take advantage of it instead of walking then it's chargeable...

I read it on voyage p along with which ports etc..

 

(Chargeable for saver fare)

 

 

 

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Edited September 21, 2014 by bunkrest

[fantasy51]

I have also been on coaches where it was obvious that they were provided by the city itself, as a way of getting the tourists in and spending money. They are free then.

 

It's very rare that we have to pay. I can only remember doing it once.

[travelplus]

Well $4 each way is not bad considering the distance from some ports to the city center. Even if it were $5-$6 each way its still very reasonable. But then lets say your two people a cab may be a better price.

[travelplus]

Forgot to say,if the port authorities insist on safety grounds that transport is made available then I think it's free,but if that's not the case and Cunard lay on a coach and you wish to take advantage of it instead of walking then it's chargeable...

I read it on voyage p along with which ports etc..

 

(Chargeable for saver fare)

 

 

 

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I think the shuttle should just be part of the port taxes. If Cunard increased the Port Tax by $4 in the cities where you need to take a bus and have tickets waiting in your room do you think people would notice? If you are part of a shore excursion then the fee is not assessed and you would not pay the additional port tax assessment.

 

Another idea is if Cunard could ask you at time of booking would you like to take advantage of the Port Shuttle for X per person? You can then either purchase it under shore excursions online or when you book your cruise.

[chester8]

Cunard told me that it was £5.00 each way.Not quite sure why the charge was not in dollars.

[bunkrest]

Yes everything else is in $...how strange,it must be to Cunards advantage I guess..

 

 

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[Taz_1]

It was $4.50 each way in Stockholm. I assume that it is the same price everywhere.

 

I have to admit that I thought it was a cheek for Cunard to charge this to passengers who had bought a discounted fare. What's next, charge to use the MDR if you have a discounted fare? They will end up like Easyjet if they are not careful.

[bunkrest]

Easy cruise are they still going....😱

 

 

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[balf]

The charge only applies to Saver Fares. Your card is scanned before boarding the bus but no charge if you booked Cunard a Fare.

 

$4.50 last week each way. As stated, no charge for the bus to the dock gates.

 

David.

[balf]

It was $4.50 each way in Stockholm. I assume that it is the same price everywhere.

 

I have to admit that I thought it was a cheek for Cunard to charge this to passengers who had bought a discounted fare. What's next, charge to use the MDR if you have a discounted fare? They will end up like Easyjet if they are not careful.

 

Well this I was made plain when you booked. The upside was a cheaper fare. This is the downside.

 

David.

[Taz_1]

Actually I don't think it was. I booked an early saver fare which didn't allow choice of cabin etc. When I book a flight early and get a better price I don't expect an outside seat.

[balf]

If you look in the Saver Fare box on the Cunard site you will see.... "see conditions"

 

Click on this and you will get the full conditions attached to Saver Fares.

 

This is one of them.....Bookings are made at the relevant stateroom type and a stateroom number is allocated by Cunard prior to departure. Dinner seating as allocated. Shuttle buses in ports are an additional cost.

 

David.