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Pier Runners get lucky in Tortola due to a Medical delay | Adventure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean

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πŸ‘οΈ 50K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 20:47

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the departure process from Tortola in the British Virgin Islands aboard Adventure of the Seas. The video begins by observing passengers returning to the ship, noting that while some are walking slowly, others are part of cruise-sponsored excursions that the ship will wait for. A specific passenger arrives forty-five minutes after the all aboard time, narrowly avoiding being left behind. The creator explains that this passenger was only able to board because the ship was experiencing a significant delay. This delay was caused by a medical emergency involving a guest who required transportation to a local hospital. The creator captures the arrival of a vehicle to transport the guest and the subsequent arrival of an ambulance to drop off an onboard nurse who had accompanied the passenger. After the nurse returns to the ship, the gangway is raised and the vessel officially departs. The creator concludes by reiterating the importance of booking excursions through the cruise line to ensure peace of mind and avoiding the risks associated with private tour operators.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I highly recommend booking through the cruise ship because if you book through the cruise ship guess what you don't have to run they will wait they wait for you

I would never ever do a private operator or private tour messes me personally I'll spend more money so I'm getting back on the ship

she's 45 minutes past all aboard time but the thing is the only reason she made it and again the senior officer was telling her you know you almost got left behind

we're slightly delayed and that is uh due to one of our guests that means Italian shore side so we are waiting for an ambulance

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book excursions through the cruise line to avoid being left behind
βœ“Get back to the ship at least 30 minutes before all aboard time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are pier runners sometimes allowed to board late?
QWhat happens if a cruise-sponsored excursion is late?

Topics Covered

Excursions1Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Happy BaconEmbarkation2 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Tortola1Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Cruise-sponsored excursion
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