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12 Things People Get Thrown Off A Cruise For

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👁️ 51K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 8:50

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Editorial Summary

The creator outlines twelve specific scenarios that can result in a passenger being removed from a cruise ship or prevented from boarding. The list begins with administrative issues such as lacking proper documentation or visas, and refusing to undergo mandatory security screenings. Illegal items, prohibited goods like drones, and excessive alcohol can also lead to removal. Safety compliance is highlighted as a critical factor, noting that refusing to participate in muster drills or missing the all aboard time in port can result in being left behind. The creator also explains that medical emergencies requiring hospital-level care may necessitate disembarkation at the next port, often at the passenger's own expense. Other behavioral reasons for removal include throwing items overboard, making false reports regarding bomb threats or man overboard situations, breaking laws in port, and facilitating underage drinking. Finally, the video addresses disruptive behavior such as physical fights, violating quarantine curfews during norovirus outbreaks, and being abusive or aggressive toward the ship's crew and captain.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

you may find yourself never even getting on the cruise because if you don't have the right documentation which these days increasingly is a passport

if you refuse to go through security cruise lines now have airport type security and everything gets screened including yourself

if you break the law either in the port or on the ship you will be thrown off the cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make sure you have a valid passport and check for required visas before cruising.
Always go through cruise line security screening.
Attend the mandatory muster drill.
Be back by the all aboard time to avoid being left behind.
Have travel insurance to cover medical disembarkation costs.
Do not throw anything overboard.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not having the right documentationEnsure you have a valid passport and check for required visas.
Missing the all aboard timeAlways go on a cruise line organized excursion to ensure the ship waits.
Medical emergencies requiring disembarkationMake sure you have travel insurance that covers leaving the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the reasons people get thrown off a cruise?
QHow can you avoid being disembarked from a cruise ship?

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