ALL CRUISE PRICES GOING UP ON JULY 1ST - CRUISE NEWS

ALL CRUISE PRICES GOING UP ON JULY 1ST - CRUISE NEWS.
On July first Carnival, Norwegian, Royal caribbean, and MSC cruise lines prices will seem to go up over night. What's happening is these cruise lines will be including taxes and port fees in their advertise pricing. this is because of a new law forcing the cruise line to do this in California.
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[@garysnyder2267]

This is a good start, but the cruiselines should also include gratuities in their upfront price, in my opinion.

[@cpl366]

Gratuities, along with anything else that is commonly added to the booking price, should be included. Imagine buying a car, and after being quoted a price you find out that they add $1k for tires. The dealer could simply explain that you don't have to buy the car with tires but most people do. The other option would be to stop with the gratuities, and pay staff a reasonable salary.

[@TripReviews]

@@Jon-yo4wj👍😂

[@jB-wv4qj]

They Do on Carnival booking page also, it shows the cost of Insurance if you choose to purchase it from them. (per person)

[@SmokeEater7]

Agree, cruise lines should include tips in price also.

[@TripReviews]

@@jB-wv4qj they don’t include it, it is an add on if you choose to have it included in the total. This could be waive to do as the tip rate might increase before your cruise happens. If you include tips at the time of booking the price stays the same. I chose to include the tips when I booked with carnival I told my agent to include them. Back in January I was on one of their ships and I did not have the tips included but when I heard that RCL was increasing the tip rate I called my travel agent and had it added right at that moment, I figured I’d rather give the increase to who I felt deserved the little but extra in cash on board.

[@bethlowell7336]

I’m glad they’re showing final totals up front. It’s so frustrating the way it’s done now.

[@imfaerae]

I actually love this new law. Total price stated upfront. I hope the US federal hotel pricing law goes through too. It is crazy to start booking a hotel and having resort fees added at the end. Makes comparing hotels practically impossible. Ugh, federal government though, they're a joke.🙄

[@belxsar1504]

Hard to say that full(er) transparency is not a good thing...

[@maryyee7117]

About time!!!

[@marielco]

It’s been like this in Europe for years. The price you see is the price you pay no hidden extras.

[@robertowen6499]

Yes, I agree. I am sure that our American Cousins would like to see this policy transfer to other aspects of everyday life over there such as shopping . We are fortunate in Europe to have the clarity of pricing including taxes.

[@Justjakelive]

Finally, something that everyone can on board with is to disclose what the price will ACTUALLY be for a cruise instead of the “advertised price”.

[@jerryholder2601]

Is anyone else tired of the sensational clickbaitish titles I'm seeing more and more of on here? Prices aren't going up just because they disclose t he actual price as of July 1st. I hardly watch any of these videos anymore because of the clickbait titles.

[@nicolemiller4688]

The marketing teams have been very creative. Full disclosure is the best policy.

[@pileofstuff]

"creative marketing" is just a polite way of saying "intentionally misleading"

[@raybrown6165]

As a cruiser for over 20 years, this should have been in place from the beginning. It is like the truth in lending where all costs should be rolled into the total bill. As far as sales, I agree with you that the cruise lines are being quite deceptive in their advertising. Thanks Don for showing the errors in their ways of Cruise Lines.

[@nolaparr5124]

I’m glad they are putting everything on there. I’m always surprised with all that gets added on with the final bill. Thank you Don 😮

[@patriciazag9443]

I think the cruise lines having to advertise the total fair is a good thing. If they had to include the gratuities too, that would be even better!

[@johnstoutley7421]

Full disclosure of the final price for cruising is long overdue. Thanks for clarifying your opening title.

[@kristenkroes9649]

As a Californian I’m glad to finally see a helpful law.

[@destinyreturns4885]

I know, first helpful law I can recall in many years.

[@Sean-C]

thanks to the Democrats and Newsom...next president of the United States in 2028

[@TerryKeever]

First time for everything they say. May not be the first in CA, but it's rare.

[@harvesttable77]

More beneficial for the consumer to know all costs upfront.

[@adamsaldana5462]

This is a great thing. An actual good law coming from California is always a welcomed surprise

[@tuliomeza1]

You’d be surprised what good laws you take for granted in your state originated in California and were copied by other states. Or, as in this cruise price transparency law, were applied nationally because of California law.

[@m.m.4645]

Just like it is for years already in Europe! We dont know it any other way.

[@qwerty12350532]

Full disclosure - what a concept!

[@johnhunady3526]

Agree on checking out the prices across all cabin categories, we once got a nini suite for less than a regular balcony. It was on the Royal Princess and the mini suite was located mid ship. That was a no brainer to immediately book it. Thank you Don.

[@TonyHiggins]

Cruise lines have been skating on this issue for decades, where airlines and other providers have had to disclose pricing, It's about time...

[@marianneward8980]

Now for the hotels to follow suit.

[@charlesturner1377]

The sale that isn’t a sale just give me the bottom line.

[@joannekearney5329]

In the past I would price out cruises I was interested in... one trick I found was that while they might advertise 30% off... if you track all the elements of the price... I found that while they have a discount...they also raise the gross price... resulting in essentially the same price as a previous ...less discounted deal. I love the California law for increasing transparency

[@brendank66]

Those cruise sales are like furniture sales; always on

[@zariaboy]

...always going out of business.

[@pileofstuff]

@@zariaboy Come in for our 10th annual "going out of business sale" 🙄

[@chictown]

Something that makes sense from the government of California? Finally!

[@tuliomeza1]

You’d be surprised what good laws you take for granted in your state originated in California and were copied by other states. Or, as in this cruise price transparency law, were applied nationally because of California law.

[@sHillChannel]

Prices are going up click bait, only its not going up. Why not be honest?

[@tduck828]

This was a good change. They need to be upfront and transparent with pricing!!

[@ronaliveshere7422]

I like it. I just finished paying my second cruise and realized how much I didn’t know was not included. My first one was just a small trip organized through a friend. Also it’s a good idea to review things BEFORE your trip. They randomly added an almost $400 charge after my final payment. I called yesterday to question it and they had no idea what it was. I can see people thinking it’s gratuities or something and just paying.

[@markevans8262]

Rant on You struck a nerve with me on the topic of cruise line promotions or "sales." These people wouldn't understand honest advertising if it were to bite them on the back side. I offer this example. I have a trip on Princess scheduled for August. I had an excursion reserved at the cost of $69.50. I went back into that trip to see they were having a "BOGO sale" on excursions for this sailing. I checked this same excursion. The banner on the excursion said, "price reflects BOGO discount." I found it interesting the same excursion, on sale, was now $85.00. The management and sales folks at these cruise lines must think we all have "stupid" written across our foreheads. I find this same thing on all cruise lines. A favorite of mine is the "75% off on second passenger" sales at Celebrity. The downside of this sale is they charge 200% of the normal price for the first passenger. I could go on and on. My wife hates it when I get on the topic. It seems we have similar thinking regarding these sales and the future of cruising as mega-ships are concerned. Rant off

[@edbloom4897]

I just don't understand why this is a big deal with the Port Taxes and Fees being noted. If anything, just require the font size to be the same as the Cabin Price. While I have not cruised extensively as some, I know that the Price is for the cabin and that the Port Fees and Port Taxes are an additional item I need to know. By including them, this will allow the Cruise Lines to "raise the Fees & Taxes" portion to make more money without me knowing.

[@homerjay8109]

I always ask my TA , "What is the amount I need to write on the check for payment in full"......simple!!!!

[@tmpbrash3351]

Hi Don, I like your channel, but I gave you a dislike for the clickbait title on this video. I know you're trying to compete for "views" but, is this really the way you have to do it?

[@cheriethomas844]

NCL already started adding those fees. I just checked my booking for February and the new listed price includes those fees. Looks like the days of price drops are long gone.

[@scootypooper]

total waste of thousands of dollars to be told you can't do this, that, have this, go there, NO PRIVACEY. they are experts at sucking every dime you have out of your pocket! they suggest you NOT drink tap water onboard and turn around and charge you for over priced bottled water. they will tell you, the water is free! the cost is just a delivery fee! you MUST have water to live. it is a necessity to stay alive, as is air. surprised to hear they haven't figured out how to charge for the air too!

[@pierrelevesque899]

In the province of Quebec in Canada it’s been the law for many years to protect consumers

[@mariarolph219]

That’s great! I have always found that Norwegian Cruise Line port fee are approximately double than other cruise lines for similar cruises. They won’t be able to hide behind the base price anymore.

[@norberteng9496]

And they don’t even have that in the fine prints like in Royal. You find out the high taxes and port fees at the final step of booking paying the deposit!!

[@balconiesandbellinistravel4034]

NCL was terrible with this issue. You would pick the room and then the price would literally add $1000 to the final total only AFTER putting everyone's name in it.

[@jlawrence0181]

Yet another clickbait title. Talk about dishonest advertising.

[@lonniewagner4720]

Always a sale on the main page!!😂

[@dawnwhite2512]

Prices have gone up since Covid. I am choosing interior rooms and can only do 1 cruise per year. Since Princess and MCS has come to Orlando so I maybe able to cruise more. It definitely cost effective as there is no travel time

[@lindagraham1147]

Yes this a good thing. No surprises later.

[@TracySwall]

I prefer that so I’m good with this change

[@TWSmith42]

Appropriately comprehensive pricing seems quite reasonable. That said, I wish NCL would stop cost cutting and bring back their shows.

[@sandflea23]

Corporations love client subsidized payrolls! Imagine all the money saved from taxes, benefits, insurance, etc.

[@RickDuBose-o8q]

Unless we cruisers PUSH BACK, I'll be limiting my cruises to one per year!!!!....

[@nigelcartwright5986]

Long overdue.

[@noturningbackever493]

You are doing so well with your KZbin channel, Don; so happy for you! I remember when you were worried that you wouldn't have 50K subscribers maybe two years ago. Now almost TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND subscribers!! You must be doing something right! Thank you for all your informative and truthful videos. Keep up the great work!

[@DavidThompson-mn3rc]

Thanks Don. Always was afraid to look at those port fees and taxes.

[@GrantMcLeod-u2r]

If the customer sees the "total cruise price" including everything, many will think right off: I can't afford that when added to flights to the cruise port and high hotel rates too. I have been priced out of cruising as a single with all of travel being so costly. BUT, I do realize there are thousands of millionaires now ~ and they WILL PAY THE PRICE. Maybe, like a recent video of yours stated, these prices are so high, people won't cruise anymore. Perhaps if we go into a deep, deep RECESSION, prices may come down and the customer just might be valued.

[@memelissa2]

I'm happy!! Now, if Royal Caribbean would actual tell me what my Crown & Anchor discount is! LOL.

[@karenross4706]

Hi 👋 Don. This is a good thing…everything is going up so why should cruising be any different. I just heard stamps are going up…AGAIN! Why don’t they just raise them to $1 and leave it alone for a few years. All this nickel and diming is irritating!!! Have a blessed day Don.

[@CJS01DAKOTA]

The deal I hate it's the BOGO on the 2nd passenger. Say it's advertised as 200 per person and you book the cruise. Then look at the price breakdown it will show 400 for the first guest and 0 for the second... it's still 200 per person🙄

[@nettnettwarren1432]

I just got back from a trip. I paid for hotel upfront but when I checked in I was offered to upgrade for $90, upon check out I was charged $180 😮 for bs charges. One being an occupancy fee. WTH I paid upfront to occupy the room. Total rip offs. A bunch of nonsense fees.

[@Steve7]

Don, I booked Sun Princess Mediterranean cruise 2025 for a very good price through TA in early May. TA emailed me today that he got a call from Princess Curise that due to computer glitch, the very good price I booked was a mistake and they are going to correct it. They will let the TA know what the correct price was. Since I booked the cruise already. I thought the price should be lock-in. Am I wrong ?

[@balconiesandbellinistravel4034]

NCL was TERRIBLE with this issue. As a travel agent, I hate finding quotes for them. I am glad to see this changing. It looks like they've already changed it with their new Quest database.

[@SusanCouture]

That’s great! It’s about time…I’m always shocked at the final price. No more guessing anymore.

[@LindaGrew]

Think it's about time for full disclosure from the major cruiselines. I already check out all the "extras" ahead of booking a cruise. Once you add the taxes, port fees, etc. (plus any drink packages, gratuities, etc.), your "total " cruise fare is sure a heck of a lot higher than the advertised "starting from" cabin price.😮

[@randa200771]

Don't ever be fooled by the ads that say UP TO $1000 OFF etc.They can get away with murder in that statement by giving any amount of discount because even $1 is still up to $1000 and is still technically a correct and legal amount to give under the terms of the advert, just because $1000 is mentioned, that doesn't mean that's what you will get.

[@FahretaTosic2435]

.Not making up to a million before retirement is unfulfilled retirement.!! I’m 54 and my wife 50 we are both retired with over $7 million in net worth and no debts. Currently living smart and frugal with our money. No longer putting blames on FED for our misfortunes. Saving and investing lifestyle in the stock and forex market made it possible for us this early, even till now we earn weekly.

[@joeyjetson4362]

Will Charter cruises have to comply with this regulation? They often have huge fees added to advertised prices.

[@rjsams001]

Okay, Don--that's a bit of an a**wipe decision for your introduction. You know very well that the "price increase" is only come because of California regulations about price disclosure that every state is going to match so that they don't miss. Good rule!

[@georgedoolittle9015]

They'll go up right before same said prices go right back down again as people really aren't travelling all that much anymore except for highly localized travel #staycation

[@ruthkringle1353]

Second cruiser 75 percent off. Then as a solo traveler my single supplement should only be 25 percent .

[@garycole-pg2vp]

Don’t care. After watching all the KZbin videos on cruise I will never cruise again. They use to be great vacation now they are a scam to get as much money out of you. Just to let you know how long I have been taking cruise my first cruise cost me 350.00 for a 7 day cruise.

[@brianv4100]

The same should apply to hotels - anything that is not optional (city / state taxes, resort fees, etc) should be included in the advertised price IMHO with. The never ending sales that are "Ending Soon!" to be replaced with the same deal in a different suit - if that is the best your marketing people can come up with then you need new marketing people.

[@judypeters5744]

Ok, I am scheduled to leave on the Princess Majestic on Sunday. Today we got an email offering us 100% refundable cruise credit plus a future cruise. I have never seen this before are sure as heck have no intentions of giving up my cruise.

[@lindad6223]

Happy to see total pricing. I believe it's been that way for Great Britain pricing for quite awhile. as for the continuing sale pricing, 2nd passenger free is not the same as 50% off when you're a solo traveler. The single supplement is a killer.

[@eamonchute9667]

As someone who left California due to some crazy laws, this is one I absolutely support. California is just requiring travel providers to emulate the the same pricing structure that the airlines must follow, that is.....including ALL taxes and fees in the consumer advertised price. I believe it also pertains to hotel rooms as well. Not sure of rental cars must follow it, but I'd be in support of that as well.

[@toddzoltack8419]

I noticed a change already on Carnival. I have the Cheers package in my favorites list and the price per day now includes the gratuities while previously it said $59.95 per person per day which is of course without the gratuities.

[@Fuzzyape1]

I wonder what happens, since I'm sure there are several cruisers who book a year or two in advance. Who eats the difference when the taxes and fee increase? Yes I know currently it's me. However, with this law in CA one could argue, when I booked it said x, suddenly I'm being charged Y.

[@tonybutcher5211]

Gratuities included is a great idea. On Royal Caribbean you cannot opt out if you have freedom dining. Norwegian will only refund gratuities if you complain after the cruise. Let the cruise lines pay everyone fairly and small European style tips reward exceptional service.

[@hiviolet007]

Yes! It’s about time! I can’t wait till they do the same with hotels. It’s ridiculous how much the tourist taxes add to the total! I want to know exactly how much right up front. That’s one reason why I love going to the U.K. Tax on everything is already included.

[@hiviolet007]

Yes! It’s about time! I can’t wait till they do the same with hotels. It’s ridiculous how much the tourist taxes add to the total! I want to know exactly how much right up front. That’s one reason why I love going to the U.K. Tax on everything is already included.

[@joelroach416]

I like this change. I will change the value I look for when shopping, but it means fewer surprises as you make payments.

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

With those crazy prices I think I will be skipping cruising vacations for now!

[@garybelew7813]

The actual price of any product or service should include mandatory fees and taxes.. I don't go and buy shirt and have 50% added to it at the checkout.. The resort fees they charge in some areas are almost as much as the advertised price.. It's crazy.. Amazing that a huge Vegas resort hotel can't give access to the internet and fitness center when hotels across the country do it for free, they are also charging people to park now as well. In fact, most of them even have a free breakfast.

[@FloatAroundTheWorld]

No. the prices are NOT going up on July 1. The final price will remain the same, it is the prices presented will be more, but the overall prices remains the same.

[@williammiller5449]

I agree the advertised cruise price should be the price you actually pay. I would like to see the "optional" Crew Appreciation fee also included in the quoted price, but I fear that if the "optional" Crew Appreciation fee is included in the advertised ticket price, it will reappear as another "optional" fee.

[@TerryKeever]

It should have always been that way. If gratuities are expected not earned by good service, they also should be included. Everything except extras you voluntarily buy on the ship like specialty restaurants and from stores should be included in the advertised price.

[@silviaeastonborges5204]

NO ONE has addressed the “issue” with solo pricing. It has been the general practice to charge solos double the single rate BUT only once of taxes etc. with this July law, will it mean that solos will have to pay double the taxes as well?

[@rtordon]

I have given up on cruises until the insanity stops. Am Elite on Celebrity and Platinum on Princess but my last few cruises have been over priced and have under delivered. Will keep my eyes open for any deals but until prices come down and/or quality goes up there are better options.

[@twaunniebusse7262]

I think that clear truth in advertising is a good thing

[@chrisrybak7370]

Not a bad change-actually good for all to know totals in advance. Interesting how the interior was more expensive than the balcony!!

[@outandabout9794]

Disneyland is not a fair comparison. Way more fun than a cruise to most ports of call. Cruising used to be special, but not anymore with all the cuts. It's not even all inclusive like it used to be.

[@pattappurple]

Always been like this in the UK. Once you've booked the taxes and port fees are itemised.

[@craigbuehler8573]

I actually like this - probably only good law passed in California in last 50 years ;-)

[@alpomey225]

To my knowledge, you never have to pay for a cruise until you know the price for the cabin, the port fees and the taxes. If you don't like they way the cruise lines show you the prices, then don't cruise. To me, this is just another opportunity for the governments to continuously try to protect people who won't expend much effort to protect themselves. And it's certainly an infinite effort for the governments since they will never, ever be able to completely protect stupid people from themselves. But if you keep electing them, they will continue to try and continue to grow.

[@airmanma]

It amazes me how much money these ships make per person. I tried NCL 2 years ago. It was a good time, but the cost was just not worth it. I will concentrate all all inclusive trips to varios resorts around the world.

[@shirleypatrick100]

I was so disheartened when I asked my servers if they got the gratuity that has been built into my cruise, they said “NO” This is criminal to me😮 where else is this allowed to happen. Tisk, tisk cruise lines.

[@karengatz3022]

NCL has already updated their prices with the port fees and taxes. I was worried because I thought the prices had jumped so much, thank you for this info because I was so sad I had waited and missed the lower price but No they had just updated and included the port fees and taxes.

[@bmills9821]

I wish the cruise lines would have handicap cabins in the cheapest category of each type of cabins but no Princess doesn’t offer this there lowest handicap cabin is always at least 25.00 or more never the lowest price.

[@karateday]

I think they have a break even point in all their offerings, so even with alleged discounts and savings, they’re still making their coins.

[@judymay2536]

It is about time, that they give their complete prices. We need to know, so we can compare and make the best decision. Cruising has gotten so expensive, that we can no longer afford to go every year.

[@kathymills1959]

They should all raise the prices as of July 1st anyway - since they are going to be higher we as customers may not know the difference lol!!

[@jgh4442003]

Rolling taxes and port fees into the cruise fare seems more up-front and clear. However, I've had port fees refunded before when they were less than estimated. If those port fees are not a separate line item but included in the fare, would the cruise lines just pocket that money?

[@Nana-Lilly]

You are so right about cruise lines showing a sale and hurry up and book cause it's going to end. It's all the time. What I hated one cruise line stated on their website a tab to include taxes and fees or not in price. So I clicked include fees. I ended up speaking to a cruise advisor and when she gave me the total price it was way way higher. She said port fees and taxes not included so that's with them. I told her about the tab stating you can include them. She said we'll they aren't included. So I hung up and booked a cheaper rate with another cruise line.

[@albertoarce4047]

Good, taxes and fees should be there at the beginning price. And another thing is when they say kids free... But they charge the first a second passenger extra to cover kids price.

[@DRMTTJ]

It's good and I'm glad that the total price is being included on the cruises but I really didn't see the problem before. It says plain as day "not including taxes and port charges". Guess it just has to be spelled out for most.

[@choco.es.unlimited]

Only the US does that nonsense. They say 100 bucks, and in the end, it is 500 bucks.

[@jfk609]

Thanks Don the new law should make things more clear and check all the options on cabins you never know what you may find.

[@sfh14ers]

Hotel web sites do the same thing especially places like Vegas where they don't disclose the "Resort Fee" which often is more than the nightly price of the hotel. I'm all for full disclosure when it comes to cruise fares. But every cruise line has to do the same thing

[@texasboy5117]

As prices rise and the economy sinks, maybe the class of the passengers will improve.