Port Tax/Fee Refund If We Choose To Stay On Ship

[offtopic]

I tried to search but didn't see anything about this.

 

My question is that if we choose to stay on board (we don't want to get off at Roatan, heard horrible things) can we go to guest services and get the port taxes and fees refunded to us for that port since we didn't actually get off the ship and visit the location?

[pieshops]

no, but nice try lol - the charge is per ship broken down per passenger -

[fabnfortysomething]

short answer no

 

port taxes don't depend on whether you choose to get off ship at that port

[tef43]

No.

 

But bonus points for creativity.

[offtopic]

Aw shucks, but thanks for answering my question!

[maggie cruises]

What bad things have you heard about Roatan?

 

 

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[cheaperts]

Roatan is the best port on the W. Caribbean cruise, someone is giving you bad info!;p

[TrpngBilly]

I tried to search but didn't see anything about this.

 

My question is that if we choose to stay on board (we don't want to get off at Roatan, heard horrible things) can we go to guest services and get the port taxes and fees refunded to us for that port since we didn't actually get off the ship and visit the location?

 

That's too bad. We enjoyed Roatan very much. We booked a private charter and although we drove through some less than stellar looking areas, I had no complaints about the port or our tour. I realize the risk in booking outside of the cruise line vendors but I did a significant amount of research and this one was well reviewed. Seems a shame to miss such a great place, but it's obviously your decision.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

[buddy1755]

Beautiful scuba and snorkeling, right off the ship there is a shopping area, bar, restaurant, very nice place....

[shof515]

port tax for a ship is like paying to park your car in a garage.

[BirdTravels]

I tried to search but didn't see anything about this.

 

My question is that if we choose to stay on board (we don't want to get off at Roatan, heard horrible things) can we go to guest services and get the port taxes and fees refunded to us for that port since we didn't actually get off the ship and visit the location?

Roatan is a good port. Beautiful waters.

 

Hmmmm. Maybe if you were to jump overboard 2 miles off shore in international waters and wait until the ship come back in the evening, you could avoid the port tax.

[hate2shop]

Roatan is the best port on the W. Caribbean cruise, someone is giving you bad info!;p

 

Totally agree with this !

[sfaaa]

Stiffing the taxman is not allowed.

[coasterbrad]

Roatan is by far my favorite port on a Western Caribbean cruise. Hire a driver to show you around their island. Go to the West End. Enjoy the scenery. It's a beautiful place.

[gma_pat]

A few years ago we stayed on the ship when docked in Jamaica and did get a credit... It was small something like 9 dollars each. We did not request it, it just appeared and when we asked we we're told it was the refund of the Port fees.... So you may get something, but don't expect much.

[taralee75]

I had a great tome in Roatan. I cruised w carnival

 

 

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[hate2shop]

A few years ago we stayed on the ship when docked in Jamaica and did get a credit... It was small something like 9 dollars each. We did not request it, it just appeared and when we asked we we're told it was the refund of the Port fees.... So you may get something, but don't expect much.

 

I received a small refund of port fees even after getting off at each stop. I just assumed the fees went down.

[zqvol]

Beautiful scuba and snorkeling, right off the ship there is a shopping area, bar, restaurant, very nice place....

 

There is next to nothing right off the ship. Are you confusing it with the Carnival dock area?

[katrina915]

Ha ha ha. When I cruise solo, I pay for 2. Can I take my food to guest services and get money back?

 

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[offtopic]

Wow sounds like there is stuff to do here after all. I love to snorkel so will look into it.

 

The reason I was planning on staying onboard the ship was that I was told that there are people begging and emaciated children and dogs everywhere.

[JT1962]

we don't want to get off at Roatan, heard horrible things)

 

 

 

Not sure where you got this advice. We love Roatan. Take an island tour, go to the beaches, snorkeling is great. Maya Key, just across the bay from the dock at Coxen Hole is very nice. If docking at Mahogany Bay, there is a nice beach, shopping and restaurants at the pier.

 

 

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[shof515]

A few years ago we stayed on the ship when docked in Jamaica and did get a credit... It was small something like 9 dollars each. We did not request it, it just appeared and when we asked we we're told it was the refund of the Port fees.... So you may get something, but don't expect much.

that happens if the port fees is less then what the cruise lines estimate when you booked a cruise or you missed a port

[the_dylaness]

Roatan is by far my favorite port on a Western Caribbean cruise. Hire a driver to show you around their island. Go to the West End. Enjoy the scenery. It's a beautiful place.

 

Can't comment on the West End, but I have been to Roatan 3 times. It isn't bad. It's WAY better than Falmouth (or anywhere in Jamaica) or Costa Maya, Mexico, in my opinion. One time we went to a small island spa (since closed, I believe, this was about 10 years ago), recently we went to Little French Key (enjoyable), and once a while ago we got off and just walked around (which I do not recommend.)

 

Hope you reconsider and find something fun to do!

[offtopic]

Can't comment on the West End, but I have been to Roatan 3 times. It isn't bad. It's WAY better than Falmouth (or anywhere in Jamaica) or Costa Maya, Mexico, in my opinion. One time we went to a small island spa (since closed, I believe, this was about 10 years ago), recently we went to Little French Key (enjoyable), and once a while ago we got off and just walked around (which I do not recommend.)

 

Hope you reconsider and find something fun to do!

 

We are very open to this port, thank you for your input. Our ports include Costa Maya, Cozumel, Roatan, and Harvest Caye.

 

The reason we were planning on staying onboard the ship in Roatan was that I was told that there are people begging and that there are emaciated children and dogs everywhere. Now that I'm hearing from honest cruisers that it may be one of the best ports on our itinerary we will be looking into snorkeling spots.

[newmexicoNita]

I tried to search but didn't see anything about this.

 

My question is that if we choose to stay on board (we don't want to get off at Roatan, heard horrible things) can we go to guest services and get the port taxes and fees refunded to us for that port since we didn't actually get off the ship and visit the location?

First of all, yes, you will hear negatives about Roatan but you hear a lot more positives. I think you are making a mistake not visiting the island. We have cruised about 40 times now and it is one of our favorite ports. That, however is your decision. But no, the ship is charged port charges etc based on the number of people on the ship, not based on how many actually get off the ship.

As for beggers and dogs etc everywhere, there must be two Roatans. We have never seen either. Yes, there is poverty which is what much of the Caribbean is, but the positives out weigh the negatives. Do book a tour that includes beach time or crab a taxi when you get off the ship.

Edited February 12, 2018 by newmexicoNita