What would explain an automatic refund?

[mevelandry]

Hi!

I have just received a refund from DCL of about 10$ for absolutely no reason.

Any idea what could explain that? Is it possible that the rates would go down and that I got a refund for my reservation?

Thanks in advance!

 

[jetskigrl]

I have often received those when there was a change in the port taxes/fees. I think if they go up, DCL takes care of it, but if the charges go down, they refund the difference back to the customer.

 

[ImDMous]

It's pretty common to get a small refund as your cruise gets closer and port fees and taxes get calculated. They are just estimates if you book in advance.

 

[MUN]

Hi!

I have just received a refund from DCL of about 10$ for absolutely no reason.

Any idea what could explain that? Is it possible that the rates would go down and that I got a refund for my reservation?

Thanks in advance!

It might be a refund of a port tax. I remember we received a nominal refund after our first cruise. My TA explained that the charge for DCL to visit a port (Nassau) decreased and it was refunded to us.

 

[minorthr]

What everyone else said most likely port taxes

 

[mevelandry]

Ahhh! Ok! Thanks!

 

[mevelandry]

Update: You guys were spot on. I just checked my port, taxes and fees and it went down 10$.