Cruise News: Cruise Line Leaves Family Stranded In Alaska
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A group of nine family members experienced significant travel disruptions in Ketchikan, Alaska, after being left behind by the Norwegian Encore. Although the family was participating in a ship sponsored excursion, the cruise line reportedly failed to return their passports, which prevented them from returning to the ship in Victoria, British Columbia. To return to the United States, the group had to fly back to the country. Following this incident, Norwegian Cruise Line charged the passengers nearly $99,000 for allegedly breaking the Passenger Vessel Services Act. The situation gained significant public attention, leading the cruise line to issue an apology. As a resolution, the company intends to credit the family $9,000 for the two days they missed their cruise. Additionally, the cruise line has offered the group a 20 percent discount on future cruises. The creator concludes by asking the audience for their opinion on whether this compensation is fair.
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nine family members were stuck in ketan Alaska after the Norwegian Encore left them
Norwegian charged them almost $99,000 for breaking the passenger vessel Service Act
Norwegian has apologize and they're going to credit them the $9,000
generously offered them 20% off of future Cruise
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