Tourist Taxes That Could Secretly Inflate Your Next Cruise Bill

10. Canada – Port Development Fees (~$15–$25/person)

Cruises docking in Canadian ports like Vancouver, Halifax, or Québec City often include Port Development Fees of around $15 to $25 per person. These fees fund long-term infrastructure improvements, environmental initiatives, and port expansion. While usually baked into the upfront price, they contribute significantly to rising cruise costs in Canada’s scenic routes—especially during fall foliage season or Alaska departures from Vancouver. Families and large groups should take note: for a group of four, this fee alone can tack on an extra $100 to the vacation bill. It's not just maple syrup that’s sticky—so are the taxes.