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I Had to Cancel My Cruise (Don't let this happen to you...)

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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👁️ 20K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 9:52
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've recently dealt with a nightmare scenario that I have to just be honest with you about

I did take a covid test and test tested positive for Co just a couple days out from my cruise

the cruise line is going to be keeping a lot of my money so I was only going to be getting a very small fraction of the money back

this underscores the importance of having having trip insurance

Creator's Tips & Advice

Buy trip insurance for your cruise
Book all travel expenses on a credit card with travel insurance
Get documentation from your doctor if you cancel for medical reasons
Understand cruise cancellation policies before booking

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy did the creator have to cancel their cruise?
QWhat happens when you cancel a cruise last minute?
QHow can you recoup money after a cruise cancellation?
QWhat is the importance of trip insurance?

Topics Covered

Booking Process4 Sad BaconValue Pricing3 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Sad BaconSafety Medical4½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I had to cancel my upcoming cruise vacation for an unexpected reason. This cruise cancellation could happen to you, so I am sharing this cautionary tale in hopes it helps someone out there. Cruise vacations are not cheap and you stand to lose a lot of money when you cancel a cruise. Even if you have trip insurance, there is simply no guarantee you can get all of your cruise fare back. Learn from my experience and avoid having to cancel your cruise last minute! In this video, I'll share important cruise tips to ensure your trip goes smoothly. Don't let unexpected surprises ruin your cruise vacation - be prepared with these helpful cruise tips! To get your own CRUISE MAP visit: https://thecruisemaps.com/ZACH10 - use promo code ZACH10 to receive 10% off your order! BOOK your next shore excursion with SHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1349488 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachthetravelingman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachthetravelingman Official Website: https://zachthetravelingman.com/ Official Merchandise: https://zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com/ Book your next trip with my official travel partner: http://travelwithzach.com/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more cruise ship and solo cruise videos. I cover lots of cruise ship travel - including Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and more. From the latest cruise news to cruise ship reviews, ship dining guides and food reviews, best excursions, and more! #cruise #cruisevlog #cruisenews