CRUISE NEWS - INSURANCE PROBLEMS FOR CRUISING
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The creator discusses recent legal developments regarding cruise line vaccination policies and the current state of travel insurance. A judge ruled that cruise lines like Norwegian Cruise Line can reasonably require proof of vaccination to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. This decision addresses concerns regarding second-class citizenship for unvaccinated passengers who face different rules, such as mandatory masking and restricted access to certain events. The creator notes that a Cruise Critic survey showed over 80 percent of respondents prefer sailing on fully vaccinated cruises. Additionally, the video covers significant challenges with travel insurance. Due to CDC recommendations against cruising, some insurance companies are refusing to provide coverage or are excluding COVID-19 related issues. The creator shares a personal experience with Manulife in Canada and advises travelers to ensure they have coverage for non-COVID medical emergencies, such as accidents or heart attacks. While cruise lines may assist with quarantine logistics, the creator emphasizes the importance of having insurance for general medical needs and evacuations to avoid high costs.
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a fully vaccinated cruise is safer than a partially vaccinated cruise
over 80 percent came out and said yes we would prefer to sail on a fully vaccinated cruise
insurance is a big problem right now especially if you're flying from another country
they air left the canadian rescue service flew from victoria picked the gentleman up and brought him back to a hospital in canada
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