SAD CRUISE NEWS - HUGE WARNINGS FOR CRUISERS
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The creator discusses a tragic incident involving a 77 year old passenger named Marilyn Tackett who passed away following a Carnival cruise. After testing positive for COVID while in Belize, the passenger required medical intervention and a ventilator. The creator notes that the family faced significant financial hurdles because their insurance did not cover medical expenses outside the United States. This lack of coverage complicated the process of airlifting the passenger back to Oklahoma for specialized care. The creator uses this story to urge travelers to secure comprehensive insurance policies that specifically cover international medical emergencies and medical evacuations. Additionally, the video addresses current restrictions for unvaccinated passengers on cruise ships. The creator explains that many kids clubs are closed for children under 12 and that unvaccinated passengers may face limitations regarding shore excursions and disembarking at certain ports. The video concludes with advice for families to research specific cruise line policies regarding children's activities and vaccination requirements to avoid disappointment during their vacations.
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make sure you have proper insurance make sure your assurance is covering you and don't assume your credit card insurance is proper find out exactly what it covers
i really have to stress that i don't i know so many people that have gone almost bankrupt from being injured or being in hospital in a foreign country please don't be one of them
if you're traveling with kids please please double check exactly what the kids can do so you're not disappointed and spending thousands of dollars on a vacation that you might not enjoy
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