The price of oil fell to $36.51 on Friday, far from when analysts were speculating it might go as high as $200. The national average for gasoline in the U.S. is now below $2 per gallon for the first time since the horse and buggy, it seems. Cruise experts like our pal Phil Reimer say… Continue reading The Impact Of The Cost Of Fuel…?
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The Impact Of Oil On Cruising
If there’s a more confusing three-letter word than “oil” we don’t know what it is. Oil production goes up, the barrel price goes down. The barrel price goes down, unemployment goes up. At the same time, the price at the pumps goes down. All this instability sends investors scurrying, so the stock market goes… Continue reading The Impact Of Oil On Cruising
The Skinny On Cruise Fuel Surcharges
Travelers who subscribe to Travel Weekly — billed as “The Travel Industry’s Trusted Voice” — may have noticed that cruise lines are experiencing an unexpected drop in fuel prices despite that turmoil in many oil-producing countries. As a result, cruise lines are enjoying better bottom lines. For example, Norwegian is paying less for fuel this… Continue reading The Skinny On Cruise Fuel Surcharges
Cruise Fuel Supplement Old News
As you know, it's always important to read the fine print in your cruise contract. There's a line that has been running in most cruise contracts for many months now, one that nobody seems to pay any attention to…including the cruise lines. It's the fuel supplement. The line goes something like this: "…[cruise line] reserves… Continue reading Cruise Fuel Supplement Old News
Prices on the Rise for Norwegian
The way we see it, which is not always through rose-colored glasses but is always through either bifocals or progressives, Norwegian is increasing fares by 10 per cent on the first of April for one of four reasons: 1. In this era of rocketing oil prices, it’s a way of covering NCL’s inevitable increased expenses… Continue reading Prices on the Rise for Norwegian