How do these discounts work on cruises, and how can Coastal members enjoy luxury ocean cruises for only taxes & processing fees?
A. As we all know, cruise ships’ strict schedule require departure and must sail regardless of whether they are at full capacity or not. the cruise lines know that their passengers paying taxes & processing fees only for their cabins will also spend money onboard ship, in the bars, casinos, gift shops, and during shore excursions. In typical cases, the amount of money spent by each passenger equals or exceeds the original cost of the cruise itself. Therefore, in order to benefit from the additional revenues, the Cruise Lines know that it is better for them to fill empty luxury cabins for pennies on the dollar, rather than sail with empty luxury cabins. Additionally, Cruise Lines have done research studies and found that the majority of first time cruisers tend to continue to sail with the same Cruise Line on which they enjoyed their first voyage. This is a way to ensure repeat bookings at regular rates in the future, as well as great word of mouth advertising. These discount rates are
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