Cruise Line Abruptly Adds Extra Charges for Passengers; Travelers Worry Others May Follow

Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers; travelers worry others may follow

Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.

Cruise Line Adds Fuel Surcharge; Travelers Fear Others Will Follow

Cruisegoers worldwide are worried that their vacation costs could increase due to rising oil prices tied to the ongoing war in the Middle East. One overseas cruise line has already started adding extra fees, sparking concerns that others might follow suit if fuel costs continue to surge. Malaysia-based StarDream Cruises recently introduced a daily fuel surcharge on its Asia itineraries booked after March 20. Full story Cruise Line Adds Fuel Surc…

Rising oil prices raise questions over possible cruise fuel surcharges

Cruise passengers are increasingly questioning whether rising oil prices could translate into additional charges, as the global energy market reacts...