Who gets the port fees?

Who gets the port fees? Local authorities require a fee (that's right, no ship gets to dock for free!), and so the cruise line collects all the port charges from the ports they'll be heading to on an itinerary and, yep, the guests are the ones who'll foot the bill.

Do cruise ships get fined if they leave port late?

Ships can be fined for not leaving at the scheduled time, especially if it's a busy port. Also, if a ship is delayed leaving port, they often have to speed up to get to the next port on time, which can burn through a lot of fuel.

Do I need cash on a cruise ship?

There is no need for cash. The same goes for most gratuities. Cruise lines now offer prepaid options for gratuities to your room steward and dining room waiters. So you can pay them before you even get on the ship.

Can you transfer your cruise to someone else?

Broadly speaking, you can transfer virtually any existing reservation that hasn't already been paid in full, and we're standing by to walk you through the process, which typically involves little more than filling out a simple form.

How do port fees work for a cruise?

Whenever a ?ruise ship docks at a port of call, the local authorities require a fee. Before a cruise starts, the cruise line will add up the port charges from the different ports of call on the cruise itinerary and will pass the cost of these port charges on to the passengers.

How do you avoid charges on a cruise?

To ensure you are not charged by your phone company on your cruise, you have two choices: Turn off your phone as soon as your cruise ship leaves port, or, if you want to use offline applications, put your phone into airplane mode.

How much do you tip at cruise port?

In general, plan on giving $16–$23 in gratuities per day for each passenger. Note that the amount should be tabulated for each individual in your party—don't try to tip once per couple or group. So if you're planning to go on a 7-day cruise, expect to give a total of between $112 and $161 per person in gratuities.

Are port fees per person or per room?

What is this? Port fees are exactly what they sound like: fees charged by ports to the cruise line, which are passed on to the passenger. They're assessed based on the number of passengers and size (tonnage) of the ship, which is why all guests onboard pay the same amount of these charges..

What comes with paying for a cruise?

Does cruise insurance cover missed ports?

Add on cruise ship travel insurance allows you to be insured for those extra things that you might not need on a standard trip. For example if bad weather occurs, and you're unable to make a scheduled port stop and are unable to go to an alternative port, then cruise travel insurance will cover this.