Couple who missed cruise ship explains why

Editorial Summary

The creator provides an update regarding a viral video showing a couple left at a port as their cruise ship departed. The individuals in the video have been identified as Maria Gonzalez, an actress from Costa Rica, and her new husband. The couple was on their honeymoon when they missed the ship by approximately five to ten minutes. The error occurred because the couple assumed the departure time for this specific port was the same as previous stops at 5:30. Although an itinerary containing the correct time was provided in their stateroom, they failed to read it. The creator notes that six other passengers also missed the ship for similar reasons. Notably, the couple is not blaming the cruise line for the incident and is instead laughing off the mistake. The video concludes with a practical warning for travelers to always verify departure times with staff when disembarking to ensure they do not miss their scheduled return. The creator emphasizes that cruise lines will not turn a ship around regardless of a passenger's status or celebrity.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.