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The creator shares a specific strategy for cruise passengers to avoid being left behind if they are running late returning to their ship. Drawing on advice from longtime Royal Caribbean captain Rob Hemstead, the video explains that cruise ships often incorporate a small amount of buffer time into their departure schedules. If a passenger is delayed, they may be able to prevent the ship from departing by contacting the port agent. The creator notes that most cruisers are unaware of this option or how to reach the necessary personnel. To facilitate this, the video advises passengers to locate the port agent information, which is typically found in the cruise newsletter. The creator suggests that travelers should either take a physical copy of the newsletter with them or take a screenshot of the information from the cruise line app to ensure they have access to the contact details while exploring a port.
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if you do not book a Shore Excursion with the cruise line and happen to be running late getting back to the ship they may still wait for you if you know what to do
cruise ships often have a little buffer time built into when they have to depart
if you call the port agent and let them know the situation and when you expect to be at Port the cruise ship will wait for you if they have enough buffer time
the port agent is different for every Port Port agent information is always listed on the cruise newsletter
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