Tax on Palo, Nursery, Spa?

[MSPeeler]

Hi everyone, trying to write out my budget and I wasn't sure what the percentage is for tax on the 4-Night Bahamian Dream. Here at home it's 9.25%, but 6% for food. In Orlando, I think it's 6.25%. Anyone know how much they paid in taxes? Thanks!!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Hi everyone, trying to write out my budget and I wasn't sure what the percentage is for tax on the 4-Night Bahamian Dream. Here at home it's 9.25%, but 6% for food. In Orlando, I think it's 6.25%. Anyone know how much they paid in taxes? Thanks!!

There isn't tax charge, as such. The costs for Palo, nursery, spa is a flat fee. And the spa adds an 18% gratuity. But no actual tax breakout.

There are port taxes and fees added to the general cruise reservation, but those can vary, depending on what each port (that the cruise stops in) charges.

 

[MSPeeler]

Oh that's wonderful. Glad to know, Thanks so much once again @PrincessShmoo !

 

[MSPeeler]

Oops, I forgot one... tax on BBB?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Oops, I forgot one... tax on BBB?

There are no tax charges for onboard purchases. Not like the typical "tax" line on a receipt from say the grocery store, or restaurant tab.

 

[FigmentSpark]

No tax on on-board purchases, but do they have to be claimed at customs when re-entering the U.S.? Is there a spending limit like when you leave the country?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

No tax on on-board purchases, but do they have to be claimed at customs when re-entering the U.S.? Is there a spending limit like when you leave the country?

Only on material products - alcohol, jewelry, clothing, etc there are limits. Sorry, don't know what those are, as we typically don't spend very much on souvenirs, thus not maxing out our limit.

 

[gruffudd242]

For U.S. Customs take a look at the sample declaration form at http://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/sample-declaration-form it gives you the details you're asking for. Hope it helps

 

[SuperDry]

The general rule is that if you're a US resident and gone from the US for more than 48 hours, you can bring back goods acquired abroad up to $800 per person, once every 30 days. without having to pay import duty. Whether tax was paid abroad, or it was purchased "duty free", has no bearing on this limit. There are additional limits as to quantity for alcohol and tobacco.

As others have said, there is no sales tax for goods purchased on board the ship, as the stores are only open when the ship is in international waters. I'm not sure about drinks or spa services purchased when the ship is in port.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

The general rule is that if you're a US resident and gone from the US for more than 48 hours, you can bring back goods acquired abroad up to $800 per person, once every 30 days. without having to pay import duty. Whether tax was paid abroad, or it was purchased "duty free", has no bearing on this limit. There are additional limits as to quantity for alcohol and tobacco.

As others have said, there is no sales tax for goods purchased on board the ship, as the stores are only open when the ship is in international waters. I'm not sure about drinks or spa services purchased when the ship is in port.

I know in Galveston and in Hawaii, drinks have a state tax added.