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Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and manycruise passengersare worrying they’ll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result.
Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips.StarDream Cruises, headquartered in Malaysia, said it added a daily fuel surcharge to Asia sailings booked after March 20.
The added cost will vary by itinerary, but it is expected to be between $19 and $26 per guest per day fortravelers age 2 and up, according to Condé Nast Traveler.
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Some worry that larger cruise lines may follow.
“Everyone should be concerned,�
(Jeff Greenberg/ Universal Images Group )
“This war is already spreading its tentacles.It’s going to impact every traveler on the planet in some capacity,” he said.
Nearly 39.6 million people worldwide areexpected to take a cruisein 2026, according to the Cruise Lines International Association, based in Washington, D.C.
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Oil prices
Many booked passengers are concerned thatsome cruise companiesare reserving the right to add fuel surcharges, even after bookings are paid in full.
“We have no plans to change our current pricing model,�(iStock)
Recently, a passenger posted comments to that effect in the Facebook group Royal Caribbean Cruise Tips, Tricks and Deals.
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“I was going through some paperwork for my cruise next week, and I saw it said the cruise lines reserve the right toimpose a fuel surchargeon guests if oil prices rise, even after a booking is paid in full.”
Royal Caribbean previously included a fuel clause in its contract for travelers.(Joe Raedle)
A commenter responded, “Right or wrong, but if aworldwide companycharges me a fuel surcharge after paying my total, that would be the last time I did business with them.”
A different commenter said, “I feel like people need to start reading the contracts and fine print.”
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“If you look at the fine print listed on most reservations, you will find that many cruise lines have the ability to add a fuel surcharge of approximately $9 to $12 per person, per day, when the price of a barrel of oil exceeds a generally pre-defined level,” Woronka said.
Nearly 39.6 million people worldwide are expected to take a cruise in 2026, according to the D.C.-based Cruise Lines International Association.(Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group)
“Since many cruises are purchased many months — perhaps even one year or more — in advance, the cruise operators wanted to leave themselves the flexibility to recapture a portion of the impact ofrising fuel pricessince the time the ticket was sold,” he continued.
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“We do not expect any immediate impact on ticket prices or the guest experience due to current oil market disruptions,�
Fuel costs are a concern for both cruise operators and cruise travelers right now. (Joe Raedle)
�We have no plans to change our current pricing model.”
If surcharges are implemented — they could be temporary.A higher ticket price might stick around.
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