How are port fees and taxes refunded for last-minute no-show (Holland America)?

[AlaskaWhaleBreach]

Several members of our party can't go on a Holland America cruise next week. There is still one person in the cabin with no-shows. For a no-show for Holland America, how are port fees and taxes refunded? Are they refunded to the onboard account or to the original payment method (credit card)? What if the cruise was paid through a travel agency?

Edited May 2 by AlaskaWhaleBreach

[terrydtx]

Before the cruise they are refunded back to the original form of payment.

[cccole]

16 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

Before the cruise they are refunded back to the original form of payment.

Is this case if they do not cancel, just don't show.  I assume no notice given to HAL prior to the cruise.  I have no idea.  Cherie

[Mary229]

Additionally there have been long threads about when to cancel or whether to cancel if there is insurance.  You may want to start a new thread and ask if it is better for the person to just not show up or should they cancel. 

[TiogaCruiser]

Welcome to Cruise Critic. 
 

As Mary said, you might want to start another thread. It’s been a while since we’ve had one on this topic (so ignore the person who tells everyone that it’s frequently discussed here. 😉😇)

 

 

Edited May 3 by TiogaCruiser