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But you don't understand! We eliminated the surcharge everyone was complaining about...well, we will eliminate it for cruises that start a year and a half from now but it's the same thing!

Our new pricing scheme is different, except that in the end it is the same. See?

Dave

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This is exactly what was predicted to happen. They have to get it one way or the other.

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Well id I have this right...I feel better. I might be paying the same, but my TA is making a few cents more.

Now why would it take that long to put it into action? I know they do not want ot refund any money for those of us who have booked...

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Very good point Gary. Unless they add the fare hike to the non-commission fare portion. The agents only get a commission on a certain portion of the cruise fare before they add the Federal Taxes/Fees.

Dwayne

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Here is a link with some more details.

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Debbi

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Gas prices are dropping like a brick. I think the surcharges should be eliminated now that gas is around $80 a barrel! Oh well...at least they will be eliminating it.

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Well I would like to see prices drop. I do not think it will happen. I do trenching. The fuel has been high and that hurt. What hurt more was the cost of parts. A belt that cost $25.00+-, now cost over $40.00. The digging chain cost $380...now it is almost $600.00. The drop in fuel does not mean I can lower prices. I am sure other businesses are going thru the same, even cruise lines.

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Posts: 1240 | Location: Near Yosemite, California | Registered: December 09, 2006

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The one thing I like about the new policy is it will get advertised prices a little closer to the bottom line. It is a more fluid way (no pun intended) to price cruises.

This is the right thing to do. I just hope it all get's stabilized and we can go back to less fine print.

Just my opinion, no flames please. We certainly don't want to set any oil wells on fire.

Dwayne

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Perhaps they can come up with a few new on board sales programs to part cruisers with their money & keep the base price low.

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I just hope it all get's stabilized and we can go back to less fine print.

I agree just give us a price.
Are you ready to head out the door yet. We leave Saturday morning. Will be staying in LongBeach Saturday night at the Coast on a park and cruise deal.

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If fuel prices continue to drop they will have no choice but to drop the charge.

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That does not mean that the price will not be increased to cover the higher cost of goods.

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Prices will go up, just can't blame fuel costs if oil continues to go down.

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Well you can blame the high cost of fuel, because the goods are still on the shelf. The farmers used high fuel to product the food. The truckers used high fuel to deliever the food and parts. Until the parts are used and new lower priced stuff is here, it is still the high cost of fuel that hurts us.

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Are you ready to head out the door yet. We leave Saturday morning.

Gary, I will be heading out late today (Wed) to my family's lake cottage about 2 hours inland and south of here to rest for a day and get a jump on I-95. We are staying at the Radisson at the port in PC Friday night.

I think even after they drop the fuel charge, and hike the prices there will still be some bargains. Everyone is just going to have to be diligent in finding them.

Dwayne

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Has anyone heard if they did drop the fuel charges? I am leaving on Nov 2. Do you think I will get a onboard credit?

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The fuel supplement is not completely dropped yet for current bookings. At this time I don't think you are eligible for a credit.

Dwayne

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Luv to cruise,

They posted an update today about the supplement and reimbursements for 2008 and 2009 sailings. It then goes on to say that none of the sailings are currently eligible, but they will post an update as soon as any of the sailings are eligible.

Here is a link to today's update.

Dwayne

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Luv to cruise,

They posted an update today about the supplement and reimbursements for 2008 and 2009 sailings. It then goes on to say that none of the sailings are currently eligible, but they will post an update as soon as any of the sailings are eligible.

Here is a link to today's update.

Dwayne

At least the cruies lines are coming around. Now we need to wrok on the airlines. Nearly as much for plane from Bos to Miami as it will be for the cruise, Maybe I should drive it. Gas is coming down.

My cruise ticker didn't work, Help on what I did wrong please. Thanks

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