A cruise fee hike is leading to widespread port call cancelations in Iceland. The new cruise fee increase at the start of 2025 is causing cruise lines to ditch calls. Iceland’s national broadcaster RÚV reports dozens of planned port calls have been canceled for 2025. (Photo via Hafnasamlag Norðurlands / Port of Akureyri Facebook) Each call is now subject to 2500 ISK ($18) per passenger. This equates to a five-fold increase on the existing Accommodation Tax, Port officials cite the lack of adequate notice as the main reason cruise lines are skipping Iceland. MSC Cruises Threatens to Pull Iceland From
A cruise fee hike is leading to widespread port call cancelations in Iceland. The new cruise fee increase at the start of 2025 is causing cruise lines to ditch calls. Iceland’s national broadcaster RÚV reports dozens of planned port calls have been canceled for 2025. (Photo via Hafnasamlag Norðurlands / Port of Akureyri Facebook) Each call is now subject to 2500 ISK ($18) per passenger. This equates to a five-fold increase on the existing Accommodation Tax, Port officials cite the lack of adequate notice as the main reason cruise lines are skipping Iceland. MSC Cruises Threatens to Pull Iceland From
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