By John Campbell

In a move not unanticipated by industry observers, Cunard Line became the first major cruise company to announce the re-imposition of fuel surcharges.  Peter Shanks, President and Managing Director of Cunard, announced the new fees in a memo released to the travel agent community.

“Because of the continued rapid escalation of fuel prices, Cunard Line and P&O (UK) will introduce a fuel supplement of $3.85 (USD) per person per day. These brands will also implement this fuel supplement on third and fourth passengers.

The new fuel supplements will apply to all new bookings effective May 10, 2010 and will apply to all departures from November 1, 2010. The fuel supplements will not exceed $154.00 per person per voyage.

For bookings made prior to May 10, 2010, no fuel supplement will apply.

We regret having to take this action, but fuel price increases have continued, and we now find it necessary to implement a modest supplement.”

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