sppunk
May 26th, 2008, 03:46 PM
We just returned from the 5/18-5/25 Westerdam cruise from Seattle. Upon entering our stateroom, we received notice of an increase in port authorities taxes and they are being charged to our onboard account. I just wanted to provide this as a common courtesy to anyone sailing from Seattle this season, as they very will might have this greeting them as well!
The note reads:
On board ms Westerdam
May 18, 2008 sailing
Seattle-Seattle
Alaskan Explorer voyage
NOTICE Account revision
Dear Guest,
It is a pleasure to welcome you aboard our beautiful ms Westerdam for this Alaskan Explorer cruise. We trust that you have enjoyed your journey thus far.
To ensure that you only pay the proper amount of Taxes applicable to your cruise, Holland America Line reviews the actual Taxes assessed by governmental and quasi-governmental authorities relative to the amounts guest previously paid. The difference is either collected or refunded, as appropriate. We recently received notice of an increase in the applicable per-passenger fees from Seattle port authorities. As a result of this unexpected increase, the Taxes applicable to your cruise are higher than the amount you paid. Consequently, a charge of $6.69 per person will automatically appear on your onboard bill. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
On behalf of the Officers, Staff, and Crew on board the ms Westerdam, thank you very much for traveling with us-we anticpate an exceptional voyage together. As always, we will endeavor to provide you with an outstanding experience in every way. We look forward to making your stay aboard a memorable one.
Sincerely,
Captain Jonathan Harris
Master, ms Westerdam
The note reads:
On board ms Westerdam
May 18, 2008 sailing
Seattle-Seattle
Alaskan Explorer voyage
NOTICE Account revision
Dear Guest,
It is a pleasure to welcome you aboard our beautiful ms Westerdam for this Alaskan Explorer cruise. We trust that you have enjoyed your journey thus far.
To ensure that you only pay the proper amount of Taxes applicable to your cruise, Holland America Line reviews the actual Taxes assessed by governmental and quasi-governmental authorities relative to the amounts guest previously paid. The difference is either collected or refunded, as appropriate. We recently received notice of an increase in the applicable per-passenger fees from Seattle port authorities. As a result of this unexpected increase, the Taxes applicable to your cruise are higher than the amount you paid. Consequently, a charge of $6.69 per person will automatically appear on your onboard bill. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
On behalf of the Officers, Staff, and Crew on board the ms Westerdam, thank you very much for traveling with us-we anticpate an exceptional voyage together. As always, we will endeavor to provide you with an outstanding experience in every way. We look forward to making your stay aboard a memorable one.
Sincerely,
Captain Jonathan Harris
Master, ms Westerdam