Cruise News: $10,000 Lost, Fire Onboard & Dog Controversy Erupts!
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Today we have a family out $10,000 on a Carnival cruise.
We have another cruise ship fire leaving the ship stranded in port for several days.
We have backlash for a passenger who was allowed to bring a pet on board the ship, claiming it was a service animal.
This is why it's so important to purchase travel insurance before your cruise.
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