CRUISE NEWS - DOZENS OF PASSENGER LEFT STRANDED ON 2 CRUISES
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The video discusses two separate incidents involving stranded cruise passengers. The first case involves eight passengers who were left on an island after missing their scheduled tender back to the ship. The creator notes that these individuals were on a private tour rather than a cruise line excursion, which meant the ship was not obligated to wait for them. The cruise line stated that guests are responsible for returning by the published time and must cover their own costs to rejoin the vessel. The second incident involves a group of 26 passengers who arrived at the terminal only to find their bookings could not be matched to cabins. This situation stemmed from a travel agent booking where the cruise line had apparently overbooked the ship. While the travel agent claimed responsibility and promised refunds and free cruises, passengers expressed frustration over the lack of immediate communication and the agent leaving the terminal to board the ship. The creator concludes by highlighting the risks of independent tours and the complexities of third party travel agent bookings.
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if you're not on a cruise ship Excursion yes they're more expensive but you do have that guarantee right you have that guarantee
guests are responsible for ensuring that they return to the published time which is communicated broadly on the ship's intercom
she should have gone out and talked to people in person I know it's an uncomfortable situation
Carnival says yeah they she they canceled it before she says she was aware of that she tried to rebook them but the cruise was full
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