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CRUISE NIGHTMARE DURING CRUISE TO MEXICO

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 64K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 12:51

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares a cautionary story regarding the Daniels family, who experienced a medical and financial crisis during a Carnival cruise to Mexico. After a severe scooter accident during a shore excursion, the parents required urgent medical attention and eventual medical evacuation. The family faced significant challenges, including being required to pay thousands of dollars in cash for hospital services and a private medical flight. Complications arose because family members lacked passports, leading to additional fees and delays. The creator notes that the family spent over fifty thousand dollars in cash to manage the situation. To prevent similar outcomes, the creator offers several pieces of advice for cruisers. These include inspecting the safety and condition of excursion equipment before participating, ensuring all passengers carry valid passports, and always purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that includes medical and evacuation coverage. The video concludes by emphasizing that being prepared can prevent a vacation from becoming a financial catastrophe.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Cruise Line
Seriously Soggy
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Cruise Line
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

they get on a scooter and have an accident and it's a pretty severe accident

they were charged another eleven thousand dollars on top of that and then there were other fees

always always have travel insurance when you travel

if it doesn't look safe don't do it it's not worth the hundred bucks

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't go on excursions if equipment looks unsafe
βœ“Always bring a passport, even for short trips
βœ“Always have travel insurance with medical and evacuation coverage

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Medical emergencies abroad can be extremely expensive β€” Always have travel insurance with medical and evacuation coverage
Cruise ships may not wait for late passengers β€” Always have your passport with you and be on time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can happen if you have an accident on a cruise excursion without insurance?
QHow can travelers prepare for medical emergencies abroad?

Topics Covered

Excursions4Β½ Sad BaconSafety Medical4 Sad BaconPort Destination4Β½ Sad BaconValue Pricing4Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Mexico4Β½ Sad Bacon
Top: Scooter excursion
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