Port Charges

[Muumuu]

What exactly are port charges, what do they cover, and are different ports different charges? I have never paid attention before to this.

[salty dingo]

You can really think of it as part of the cruise fare, since it will be bundled in with the total you pay. Each port charges the ship a fee to dock there, and a departure tax, etc. These are government fees, but you need not be concerned about them. The cruise line takes care of all that for you.

[Hollyspop]

Many people at each port need to be paid for their services to the ship. These include but are no limited to: Harbor Master, pilot boat crew and pilot. Security and the longshoremen that tie the ship up.

This is where the port charges go. Hope this helps.:) :)