Where can I find information about Alaska's new $50 visitors tax?

Question

We have booked two back-to-back cruises to Alaska in May and we are each being charged $50 twice -- is this the way it is supposed to work?

Answer 1

I'm sure you can find more information than what I have, but this article was printed by USA Today on Alaska's $50 "head tax."

Answer 2

yeah because you are doing 2 cruises, so think of it as 2 trips, you have tax per trip, check with the cruise line's accounting department.

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Answer 3

Yes, unfortunately any time you cruise to Alaska that tax is going to be added. Even though you are doing a back-to-back it is still considered two trips, which means paying the taxes twice. It is just like paying the regular port fees and taxes, whether you or on a back-to-back or just do two cruises, you always have to pay them.

Have a great time in Alaska, it is a wonderful cruise!