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MAN ON NCL CRUISE GETS $47,000 BILL FOR THE FLU

Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 39K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 9:24
What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the couple is uh on the verge of bankruptcy

they kept on saying well don't worry because you purchased the Norwegian insurance they had Norwegian travel insurance which covers $220,000 of medical expenses

the bill was $47,000 for 3 Days of treatment on board the ship for the flu

I've been on a cruise where a friend of mine came down with uh the gastronomical illness on board similar to a flu had to be hooked up to IV and everything overnight and his bill was $1,300

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Purchase third-party travel insurance in addition to cruise line insurance
βœ“Verify medical coverage limits before sailing
βœ“Understand that cruise ship medical facilities are expensive and may not be covered by standard insurance

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Medical emergencies on cruise ships β€” Get comprehensive insurance that covers shipboard medical treatment
Insurance fine print β€” Read policy details about foreign soil exclusions and primary vs secondary coverage
Financial risk β€” Understand that medical bills can exceed insurance limits and lead to bankruptcy

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan a cruise ship medical bill really cost $47,000 for the flu?
QWhy didn't the cruise line's insurance cover the medical expenses?
QWhat happens when insurance claims are denied for medical treatment on foreign soil?

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MAN ON NCL CRUISE GETS $47,000 BILL FOR THE FLU A couple had a free cruise with Norwegian cruise Line. The man came down with the flu and went to medical services for help. They had NCL's insurance which covers up to $20,000 of medical expenses. However after recieving treatment they were handed a bill for over $47,000 for being treated for the flu. My Mailing Address is : Don's Family Vacations PMB #471​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 900 Greenbank road Unit 11E Nepean Ontario K2J 4P6 THE UPS STORE Group Cruises contact information SUN PRINCESS March 15th 2025 dterris@travelonly.com ROYAL PRINCESS July 5th 2025 dterris@travelonly.com STAR PRINCESS Dec 6th 2025 dterris@travelonly.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXI8D72GDxDww2oE9DPoG7A/join