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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 3 MIN

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Fuel surcharges are making headlines again… but what does it actually mean for your cruise?In this episode, I break down CroisiEurope’s recent announcement to add a temporary fuel surcharge — what it costs, why it’s happening, and who it impacts. More importantly, I explain what this signals for the travel industry as a whole and why not all cruise lines handle rising costs the same way.We’ll also look at how other major river cruise lines like Viking, AmaWaterways, Tauck, and Scenic are responding (or not responding), and what that means for your future trips.This is a quick, no-fluff update to help you understand what’s really going on behind the scenes — and how it could affect your travel planning moving forward.

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