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👁️ 515 views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 15:46
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · SummerFrom Southampton

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Unfortunately, we have been denied boarding.

We were really looking forward to it cuz we we've not done an NCL cruise, so we was looking forward to that.

It's not been a cheap option. um you know, but we didn't want to lose all the cruise and you know, you were looking forward to going on it.

Disappointed, but my own fault. I didn't check. I just still assumed it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check visa requirements for all ports before cruising.
Book flights and hotels with flexibility in case of denied boarding.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Visa requirements for cruise portsAlways verify visa needs for every port of call before your cruise.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens if you are denied boarding on a cruise ship?
QHow can you recover your vacation after being denied boarding?
QWhat are the costs associated with an unplanned stay in a port city?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Sad BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconPort Destination½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Belfast1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hop-on hop-off bus (£14 each)
Southampton2½ Sad Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

Denied Boarding on NCL Cruise Ship: What Happens NEXT Norwegian Cruise Line Dawn Cruise Ship This video documents our chaotic journey after being denied boarding our NCL cruise ship in Southampton. We were set to embark on a dream cruise, but a missing visa for a single port meant we couldn't get on the ship. Follow along as we share the immediate aftermath: a frantic night in Southampton, a last-minute flight to Belfast, and our efforts to salvage the rest of our vacation. We had a visa for the other ports on the itinerary, so the big question was: would we be able to meet the ship at its next stop and continue our Norwegian Cruise Line Dawn Cruise Ship? This video is a must-watch for anyone who has ever worried about denied boarding or missed their cruise ship. We'll share our experience, the unexpected costs, and what we learned about cruise line policies the hard way. Did it work? Watch to find out! What You'll Learn: What happens when you're denied boarding a cruise due to incorrect documentation. The immediate steps you need to take. How to potentially re-join a cruise at a later port. The importance of double-checking every single visa requirement. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@ChuAndMark?sub_confirmation=1 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Travel With Chu And Mark 0:03 - Denied Boarding 0:06 - Denied Boarding What Next 3:10 - What do we if Denied Boarding 3:26 - This is what we did after Denied Boarding NCL Cruise 7:00 - Re-joining The Cruise Ship 8:22 - Lost In Southampton Walk from Cruise Terminal to town 8:57 - No Clothes or Toiletries they are still on the ship 10:33 - Holiday Inn Southampton 14:25 - Review Holiday Inn Southampton #NCL #NorwegianCruiseLine #DeniedBoarding #CruiseTravel WE NOW HAVE PATREON, PLEASE SHOW YOU SUPPORT. https://patreon.com/TravelwithChuAndMark TRAVEL WITH CHU AND MARK PLAYLISTS https://www.youtube.com/@ChuAndMark/playlists Norwegian Cruise Line Dawn Cruise Ship The Ultimate British Isles & Europe Cruise https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjBQAojajj1DxM2kdACsarW5tfc-oVuUY THAILAND AND FULL GUIDES OF PLACES YOU WOULD NEVER VISIT https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjBQAojajj1AsL9iMClUhBZb3BMD4ds0C MSC VIRTUOSA CRUISE SHIP PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjBQAojajj1BZHPKaKbRDHhfDj6qDRd8S MSC PREZIOSA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjBQAojajj1DGpxuVjh5Ko5o0Hig0K5Ad BALI INDONESIA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjBQAojajj1B3MJsy1X_QMORqt_NG1dYX FOLLOW US ON TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@chuandmark OUR RECOMMENDATIONS. We will make a small commission from any of the links below. But these are genuine items we use and recommend. Cruise Luggage Tags - https://amzn.to/40OFHLh Heavy Duty Magnetic Hooks - https://amzn.to/3Uek839 Go Pro Hero 13 creator - https://amzn.to/45Juc9J Go Pro 13 Ultra Wide Lens Mod - https://amzn.to/3J1qC2L GoPro Dual Battery Charger + 2 Enduro Rechargeable Batteries - https://amzn.to/45fJlR7 GoPro HERO13 Black + HB-Series Lens Collection - Includes Macro Lens, Ultra Wide Lens, 4 ND Filters, Anamorphic Lens, and Premium Case - https://amzn.to/4opsId6 Mark's Favourite Drink - https://amzn.to/46KYB9K SSD back up drive - https://amzn.to/45AZjFf BEST Micro SD card - https://amzn.to/4lhZQ3L Got these on my stairs Rechargeable torch with motion sensor - https://amzn.to/3UTiR1r USB Charger cables - https://amzn.to/4m6rOka Fast Charging Power Bank - https://amzn.to/4m6rSQW Got these for Bali (Not for cruise ship) - https://amzn.to/45fe80p Super fast USB charger - https://amzn.to/4lbfRZj Extension Lead (For Cruise Ship) - https://amzn.to/41w2BXX