Tourist Taxes That Could Secretly Inflate Your Next Cruise Bill

4. Alaska – State & Local Port Fees (~$19–$30/person)

Alaska's awe-inspiring glaciers come at a cost beyond your base fare. The state imposes a $19 per-person cruise passenger tax, while individual ports layer on their own fees—like Juneau’s $5 marine passenger fee or Ketchikan’s similar levy. Combined, these charges can total close to $30 per person per port. For a weeklong Alaska cruise stopping at three or four destinations, you could be facing an extra $100 or more per traveler. These funds go toward managing infrastructure strain, maintaining port facilities, and addressing environmental impacts from the growing cruise industry.