The good folks at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution report on a bit of bright light for the Alaska cruise industry. Apparently the aggressive deals and discounts they have been offering have resulted in a huge rush of customers.
Princess Cruises set new records for daily booking by recording an increase in volume of 17 percent over its previous best day. Their Alaska cruise specials have been some of the most aggressive, and I’m sure they are grateful for the response.
A welcome development is that the fuel supplement charges of last year have been eliminated across the board. The lower price of oil has lowered the costs for the cruise lines, and they’re happily passing their savings on to their guests.
Going against the grain, Royal Caribbean has many of its passengers up in arms over a recently announced $3.95 fee for late night room service orders. It will be interesting to see if they make the fee stick, or are forced to roll it back.
Anyone looking for an excellent Alaska cruise deal should find a lot of great options this season.
Source: The Altanta Journal-Constitution