The Biggest Cruise Excursion Mistakes (Don't Get Left Behind)
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The hardest part is making sure you get back on that ship because the ship will leave without you.
The problem is that these people are unvetted and there's no accountability built into their price.
If you're on an excursion with a reputable provider and something goes wrong, they're immediately on the phone calling for support.
If you've been cruising before, you know that often times cruise ships will keep their own time and not change to local time.
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Thousands of cruise passengers miss their ship every year — not because of bad luck, but because of preventable mistakes. In this video, I'm covering the 9 biggest cruise excursion mistakes that leave passengers stranded in port: from unvetted tour operators and tender port timing to ship time vs. local time and the one thing that can get you detained at port security before you even reach the gangway. If you're planning a cruise and want to protect your investment, watch this before your first port day. 💰 The Best Cruise DEALS You Can Book Right Now! Get your free copy here ➡️ https://forms.gle/Xo6ADM5uh7PEUVuC6 🌴 Plan Your Cruise Like a Pro: 🧭 Book with My Recommended Cruise Travel Agent ➡️ https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101449107-11926423 🛳️ Shore Excursions Cheaper and Better with Viator ➡️ http://vi.me/xqeDJ 🛍️ Our Amazon Shop! Get Your Essential Cruise Items Here ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/optimalcruising 🛳️ Shore Excursions Group GUARANTEES You Won't Miss Your Ship ➡️ http://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1806165&data=garynancyward@gmail.com 🛡️ Travel Insurance I Personally Recommend ➡️ https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101449107-11454010 ⚠️ These are affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. I only recommend what I’ve used or truly believe in! 👍 SUBSCRIBE for weekly cruise vlogs, tips, secrets, savings, and reviews from our cruising family. 🎥 Watch more videos from @OptimalCruising — we’re here to help you cruise smarter, save money, and have more fun at sea! ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:43 - Booking Unvetted Excursions 02:41 - Missing The Boat 04:26 - Ship Time 06:03 - Exploring Independently 07:33 - Long Distance Ports 09:10 - Restricted Items 10:36 - Skipping Insurance 11:42 - Losing Your Keycard 13:07 - Losing Track of Time 🔍 Hashtags: #cruiseexcursions #cruiseexcursion #CruiseTips #cruisemistakes #cruisevlog 🎶 Music Credit: Music by Gary Ward @GaryWardMusic 📢 Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel!