NCL & Royal Caribbean Cruises Lines join fuel surcharge fleet

It appears that most of the major cruise lines have joined ranks and are assessing fuel recovery fees on future booking. The largest differences are the amount charged and when they apply.

On December 1st NCL “Freestyle” cruises will start charging $7.00 per person per day for the 1st & 2nd passenger in the cabin along with $3.00 for the 3rd & 4th guest.

Royal Caribbean is not charging it’s travelers that are paid for in full. However effective February 1st 2008 they will charge each cruiser $5.00 per person per day.

Hotels have not jumped on board but they may want to join forces soon. An energy recovery fee is a common addition to many Caribbean hotel bills so we may start to see this item on domestic rate schedules too.