Comments on: 6 Cruise Wreckers – Things That Can Ruin Travel Plans

By: Dianne

Dianne — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:36:09 +0000

For me, the arrival a day early is a must, I work in the travel industry & the number of people that I hear all the time calling us day of that they got snowed in & did not buy travel insurance. The cruise companies while they apologize there just is nothing they can really do, that was your decision. The other big things I get, are that someone showed up with only a driver’s license, no passport, no birth certificate! I guess people do not realize they are leaving the country! They must check with the travel consulate of their country to see what is required. I mean at the moment for some cruises in the US you can use a birth certificate and license however if you need to me medically evacuated or miss the ship in port, well good luck there. Passports last 5-10 years (adults or kids) it is not a bad investment.
My last tip, is at least the first time in a port, just take the ship’s excursions. If you have been to an island 5 or 6 times & know what you want to see ok, maybe, but the first time, take the ship tours, yes they can be more $$ however if you are on a ship tour & their vehicle breaks down or is late to come back, the cruise ship will either 1. wait for you or 2. THEY will pay to get you to the next destination. If you go on your own, like she said, they will leave you. It has happened many times.

By: Jen b

Jen b — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 04:19:59 +0000

Wonderful tips. Thank you! These tips also work perfectly when going to Disney World. Most flights get you there well before your room is ready. Bathing suits in the carry on. Thanks!

By: The Cubicle Chick

The Cubicle Chick — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 21:41:34 +0000

These are some great tips. I’m supposed to go on a trip this fall and I will definitely follow your suggestions. Thank you. – yolonda

By: Terri Beavers

Terri Beavers — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 14:51:26 +0000

These are really great tips. We did most of these on our cruise but I had wished we’d of gotten there earlier and I will make sure we do next time.

By: Bonnie @wemake7

Bonnie @wemake7 — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 03:11:58 +0000

This is really great information. I have never been on a cruise before and would hate for something to happen on a trip. Will remember these.

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:31:02 +0000

In reply to uprunforlife. That is so awesome to hear. I am glad you had a great time!

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:30:00 +0000

In reply to Karissa @WithOurBest (@withourbest). Oh I bet you see a lot! I have a backup of a few things in a carry on and that can tide us over usually. It only took one trip where my luggage went missing to remind me this is the smart way to do it.

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:28:57 +0000

In reply to Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle. Thanks so much Stacie!

By: uprunforlife

uprunforlife — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:11:02 +0000

We followed these tips when we went on our honeymoon cruise. At first, we contemplated going down the day of departure but we ended up scrapping that idea. You just never know what might happen on your journey to the port.

I remember our ship leaving someone at the port because they were late. Also, something happened to one of the passengers on our ship while in our last port. The family had to pack up their stateroom and stay in port. Thankfully, they were in Mexico so getting home would be a bit easier but still expensive if you didn’t budget for it.

By: kelly Hutchinson

kelly Hutchinson — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:03:37 +0000

I have never been on a cruise, but these sound like solid tips. I am always early. I hate boarding a plane or anything late. Pet peeve!