Cruise Math #6 (is it worth taking the CHEAP flight?)

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👁️ 51 views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 5:47

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I can save $800 and risk a $6,000 flight. Or I could go in the day before and let's say hotel prices are crap.

You don't want your memory to be sitting at the airport watching that plane leave or showing up at the ship and you were not there.

It's not just about the cost of the cruise. It's about that vacation time you had. What happens when you don't show up for that cruise?

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Avoid flying in on the day of the cruise to prevent missing the ship due to delays.

✓Consider the cost of a hotel room versus the total cost of the cruise and lost vacation time.

✓Verify if your travel insurance or credit card actually covers flight-related cruise delays.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Saving money on flights by flying in the day of the cruise — The risk of losing the entire cruise cost and vacation time outweighs the flight savings.

Insurance coverage for flight delays — Check if your insurance covers flight issues specifically, as cruise line insurance may differ from travel insurance.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it worth taking a cheaper flight that arrives on the day of the cruise?

QHow do I calculate the true cost of flight delays versus hotel costs?

QWhat are the risks of flying in on the day of embarkation?

Topics Covered

Embarkation2½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

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Venice2½ Sad Bacon

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