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Travel Insurance DID NOT Work and BIG CARNIVAL NEWS plus 3 More CRUISE NEWS Stories

La Lido Loca
La Lido Loca
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πŸ‘οΈ 36K viewsπŸ“… 6 years ago⏱️ 11:13

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses several developments within the cruise industry, beginning with an update on the MSC Grandiosa. He notes that the ship is making a port stop in Malta and reports that the cruise appears to be proceeding normally despite previous issues with passengers being removed. The video then transitions to a major announcement from Carnival Cruise Line regarding their upcoming Excel class ship. The new vessel, named the Carnival Celebration, is expected to debut around 2022 to coincide with the company's 50th anniversary. The creator expresses excitement about the potential for new themed zones on these ships. Addressing passenger questions about health protocols, the host explains that multiple measures like masking and social distancing serve as necessary redundancy to mitigate outbreak risks. Finally, the creator shares a cautionary tale about a traveler in Australia who faced a massive medical bill because his insurance did not cover expenses incurred on land. He concludes by advising travelers to thoroughly research their travel insurance policies and not rely solely on credit card coverage to avoid life-changing financial burdens.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Grandiosa
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for MSC Grandiosa
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

travel insurance is tricky in today's episode of the lively to look a crucial i'm going to tell you about a dude who thought he had the travel insurance and he still has a huge medical bill

the cautionary tale the teachable moment out of that story is that you got to do your homework when it comes to travel insurance

the onus is going to be on us to make sure that we get the right travel insurance know what your policy covers

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get comprehensive travel insurance for cruises, not just credit card coverage.
βœ“Do your homework on insurance policies to understand what is covered and where.
βœ“Consider getting triple coverage if possible to avoid life-changing bills.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould I get travel insurance for my cruise?
QWhy do cruise ships have multiple health protocols if everyone tests negative?
QWhat happened to the cruiser who thought his travel insurance worked?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical1Β½ Sad BaconPort Destination1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Malta1 Happy Bacon
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