BEWARE! CHARGE AHEAD!
As of today P&O and Cunard have introduced a Fuel Surcharge on all bookings made for sailings from 1st November 2010. This will be at a charge of £2.50per person per day, up to a maximum of £100 per trip. This applies to every passenger even 3rd and 4th but the good news is if you have a free childs place the charge will not apply.
My question to all you cruisers is what are your thoughts on this new charge? Will it affect who you decided to cruise with, or if you cruise at all?
With the increase in Fuel costs and the Economy the way that it is at the moment are the cruise lines justified in passing this down to the "people who matter" being the passengers who purchase the cruises?
Cunard quote that "We regret having to take this action, but fuel price increases have continued, and we now find it necessary to implement a modest supplement,"
Your cruise agent will advise you on the charge when you are getting prices for your desired cruise. Please be advised that this cannot be discounted and therefore will be added onto the final discounted price.
It will be very interesting to see when Royal Caribbean Cruises follow the band wagon....I will, or course, keep you posted!
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