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Best Pier Runner Fails | Passengers Missing Their Cruise Ships

The Cruiser
The Cruiser
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👁️ 361K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 8:19

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The video features a compilation of various passengers attempting to catch their cruise ships after arriving late to the pier. The creator showcases several scenarios, including passengers who arrived over an hour late and had to watch the ship depart, a couple running toward the gangway while underdressed, and a group of travelers who successfully boarded via a fast-moving taxi. The footage highlights the varying reactions of passengers, ranging from calm acceptance of being left behind to high-stress sprinting. The creator also includes a segment on a ship sponsored tour where the group arrived five minutes late but was permitted to board by the crew. To conclude, the video provides practical information regarding the consequences of missing a ship. The creator explains that cruise lines do not wait for late passengers and that travelers are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation costs to the next port. Additionally, the video notes that while passports may be handed to port authorities, luggage remains on the ship and is inaccessible to those left behind.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Cruise ships won't wait. If you show up late, you're on your own.

When the cruise line says be back by 4:00, they mean it.

The ship was seconds from leaving. Gang way in, crew ready. the clock ticking.

They made it seconds before the gangway closed.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be back by the designated time to avoid missing your ship.
If you're late, the ship will not wait for you.
Check the link in the description for funny cruise shirts to remind yourself to be on time.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship due to late arrivalAlways be back by the designated time; ships do not wait.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens if you miss your cruise ship?
QWill the ship wait if you're late?
QWhat to do if your passport is still on board?
QWhat happens to your luggage if you miss the ship?

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