WashyWashyHappyHappy95 Posted February 1, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Much higher for a 9-day cruise to Florida/Nassau/GSC than a 14 day cruise. I'd think the opposite would be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdcatc12 Posted February 1, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Depends on the ports. Does it go to the exact same ones for the same amount of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashyWashyHappyHappy95 Posted February 1, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted February 1, 2018 No you go to a lot more ports on the 14 day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted February 1, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Port fees and taxes are always higher for US ports, that stop in Florida is probably the reason. Southern Caribbean itineraries usually have much lower tax and port fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocod08 Posted February 1, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 1, 2018 It’s not always the number of ports but which ports are included. Some ports fees are higher than others Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted February 1, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 1, 2018 No you go to a lot more ports on the 14 day Difference is probably because the Ports on the 9 day cruise have higher fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJedi Posted February 2, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Key West is an expensive port for docking. And the dock fees are set by location, so cheaper places mean less fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted February 2, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Ports charges different taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeno Posted February 3, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 3, 2018 As others have said - ports charge different taxes. For example taxes etc for ships going through the Panama Canal are QUITE high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 3, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Much higher for a 9-day cruise to Florida/Nassau/GSC than a 14 day cruise. I'd think the opposite would be true. Depends on the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted February 3, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Much higher for a 9-day cruise to Florida/Nassau/GSC than a 14 day cruise. I'd think the opposite would be true. simple: it has to do with ports. The US ports have higher costs. I know it seems crazy but that is the simple answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain-John Posted February 3, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Did anyone point out that it depends on the ports? I think this issue might have something to do with which ports the ship actually calls at - the rate will vary depending on the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdsted Posted February 3, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Did anyone point out that it depends on the ports? [emoji57] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted February 3, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 3, 2018 In this hemisphere, are the highest port fees from Panama, esp. if the ship is doing a partial or full transit? Or is the extra charge for the transit folded into the cruise fare? Anyone knows or should I go to the Port of Call threads or my friend Google. I recall reading that a cruise ship may pay over $300,000 for a full transit, is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted February 3, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 3, 2018 In this hemisphere, are the highest port fees from Panama, esp. if the ship is doing a partial or full transit? Or is the extra charge for the transit folded into the cruise fare? Anyone knows or should I go to the Port of Call threads or my friend Google. I recall reading that a cruise ship may pay over $300,000 for a full transit, is this true? Completely true regarding costs of ships to transit/partially transit. The average cost is $150,000. Here are some interesting facts: http://panamaforbeginners.com/23-facts-know-panama-canal/ From that article: 16. The most expensive regular toll was paid by the cruise ship the Norwegian Pearl, which paid $375,600 to cross the canal. UPDATE: With the opening of the new, larger locks as part of the canal expansion, this record has been significantly broken, as much larger ships can now pass through the canal. As of July 6th, 2016, the new record is held by the MOL Benefactor, a 10,000 TEU cargo ship which paid $829,000 to transit the new locks. It is expected that when a post-Panamax ship (which can hold up to 13,000 TEU of cargo) transits the new canal, that the record toll will pass $1 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted February 3, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 3, 2018 . ... I recall reading that a cruise ship may pay over $300,000 for a full transit, is this true? True since the fee is about $135 per passenger capacity not per passenger. In 2015 the Sun paid $379,000 to transit the canal. That is why port fees per passenger are much higher for Canal transits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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