Cruise News: Passenger is out $1,500, BLAMES Royal Caribbean!
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A cruise passenger has expressed significant frustration on social media regarding a delay involving Royal Caribbean. The situation originated from a medical emergency on board which resulted in the ship arriving at its port eight hours later than scheduled. Due to this delay, the passenger incurred $1,500 in costs to rebook their flights. The individual requested reimbursement from the cruise line, but Royal Caribbean declined the request. The passenger also questioned why the ship did not turn around, noting that vessels are equipped with medical facilities. In response to the social media post, many commenters suggested that the passenger should have purchased travel insurance to cover such incidents. Recent reports indicate that the passenger who experienced the medical emergency has passed away.
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a cruise passengers venting their frustrations with Royal Caribbean on social media
costing them $1,500 to rebook their flights
the passenger thought that Royal Caribbean should reimburse them for the costs which they have declined
most comments suggested they should have bought travel insurance
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