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American Queen Voyages does away with NCFs

American Queen Voyages' new pricing structure will include port charges, taxes, services fees and onboard crew gratuities beginning Jan. 2.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

December 1, 2022

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This means travel advisors will earn pay for these previously non-commissionable fees.

'After listening to feedback from our travel partners, we knew this new pricing structure was the best way to bundle port charges, taxes, service fees and gratuities into one advertised fare, while offering an increased commission opportunity to our valued cruise travel agents,' AQV President Cindy D’Aoust said.

No fare surprises

The all-inclusive fares give customers a complete view of the total cruise package price without hidden fare surprises. With nearly everything included in one bundled price, the only additional expenses for travelers, while on board, are premium shore excursions, top-shelf alcoholic beverages, spa treatments and boutique purchases.

Follows American Cruise Lines, NCL

Just last month American Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Line did away with NCFs.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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