cruise taxes

[Jacky4]

I can't seem to find a straight answer to this question anywhere. How does Carnival calculate the tax on a cruise? On our 2009, 6 day cruise it looks like the tax is 19% of the cruise cost but on our 2008, 5 day cruise it was only 11%. Does anyone know how this is calculated?:confused:

[BigDfromTN]

Not sure, but , I think it depends on the port you go out of.

[Flip2cruise]

You will never be able to figure it out. They add in fees paid to different ports, fees paid for use of pilot boats..etc. It not a % and yes it depends on the ports you visit and sail from.

 

This might explain it a little better

 

PORT TAXES AND FEES

These are the taxes and fees charged by the various government and port authorities at the ports where your ship calls, the cruise line passes these fees along to the passengers. These typically cover the cost of docking and use of the port facilities; "parking fees" for your ship if you will. And certain government authorities impose a "head tax" on cruise passengers, which is used to maintain and improve the ports infrastructure.

[G'ma]

I can't seem to find a straight answer to this question anywhere. How does Carnival calculate the tax on a cruise? On our 2009, 6 day cruise it looks like the tax is 19% of the cruise cost but on our 2008, 5 day cruise it was only 11%. Does anyone know how this is calculated?:confused:

 

Taxes aren't based on a percentage of the cost. Port taxes are based upon what each port charged Carnival to dock and service the ship while it's in port.

 

The price will vary widely depending upon which ports your ship is calling on.

[firefly333]

Port fees are included in the price that shows for your cruise on all cruise sites these days.

 

Taxes and fees which are added on (which do NOT include any port fees) are the same no matter which cabin you choose. Therefore, the percentage of course varies. If you choose a cheap 1A the percentage will be higher than if you book a balcony.