This is the worst nightmare for every cruiser, when the first time you put your feet on a luxury boat – the thought of getting stuck and looking desperately as the big boat sails away from your belongings.
Unfortunately, this is a reality that many people who set foot on the cruise ship are forced to endure, and hundreds of vacationers missed their departure time on the ship due to poor timing.
And many of these so-called “pier runners” videos, who are cheered by thousands of other passengers on their long and awkward journeys on the pier, often all the rage on social media platforms Tiktok.
Although begging Captain Cruise to wait for them, it ultimately depends on the late passengers themselves, trying to meet the ship at the next port, or giving up their luxurious vacation altogether.
Now, in him Youtube channel, Journey togetherCruise Vlogger Michael Kay shares the unfortunate situation where you find yourself in this position and missed your cruise.
He also reveals the steps you should take to protect yourself from the ultimate worst-case scenario – cancel the trip.
1. Pay attention to the captain’s announcement
Before leaving the boat, Michael advises passengers to pay great attention to the onboard announcements, telling you when you will be back on board – many passengers are in trouble seem to have missed.
Michael Kay is a US cruise Vlogger (pictured), sharing the unfortunate situation you missed the cruise and how to protect yourself afterwards
The so-called “pier runners” who cheered among thousands of other passengers as they took a long and awkward journey along the pier, often playing later on Tiktok
Michael also recommends taking note of any paper handouts provided by the staff and providing information on boarding time when leaving the boat.
If your boat has a corresponding application, please consult any information about the time.
If you are not sure about the schedule, Michael recommends a double check with employees who can confirm the relevant information.
He said: “Remember you are financially responsible for what is happening here. If you miss it, it’s a huge headache, so you can do anything to avoid this, do this.
2. Have a lot of time to go back to the boat
Michael was tempted to try to soak in the sun for another hour or have a drink at the beach bar, but at least half an hour before the scheduled departure time, Michael suggested back on board.
He said: “I don’t want to take risks, things will go wrong, I don’t know what will happen.
“I like to get close to the boat within an hour of booking departure. The trouble and headaches of that ship are not worth it.
Michael
Michael also recommends setting up alerts on your phone at the ideal time, you should leave your destination and then return to the boat (there is extra time to solve problems like traffic).
3. Book any excursions by cruise ship
Despite the occasional cost, Travel Vlogger recommends doing extra fees directly through the Cruise Company and booking any excursions (such as boat trips, sightseeing trips and activities) rather than using external travel.
reason? Doing this will make sure you are guaranteed that if anything happens to this trip, that boat will know your location and they will be held responsible if you can’t come back. ” Michael explained.
He added: “They are responsible for logistics, financial aspects, and that’s their responsibility because their travel operators are not in time and in time. It’s on them, not on you, and you can sit down and relax.
For those who are particularly worried about missing out on departure time and want extra coverage, Michael also recommends that you see if you can book a short trip that you started earlier in the day, so leaving you with plenty of extra time to get back to the boat.
But if this is impossible, or if the event is set as a place for a whole day, the responsibility of the cruise ship is still to be back on the ship in time.
Michael added: “And they almost never miss it.”
To avoid missing the boat, the Travel Video recommends that you make extra fees directly through the cruise line and book any trips
4. Intact – Take photos
Before unloading the boat, take pictures of your basic documents, such as a passport, driver’s license and bank card – is the key.
He added: “Save them in a very special and safe place so that if you are forgotten you can bring that information to your fingertips.”
To ensure you can access these photos in the worst case, Vlogger reminds any anxious traveler to keep a fully charged phone with a portable charger or battery pack that is also useful in the unlikely event you will be stranded.
5. This is a digital game
If you are forced to say sadly goodbye to the boat, it is crucial to know who to connect with immediately, which is essential to help you reunite with your own items and hopefully restore it to the boat as soon as possible.
Some of the most useful contacts to be aware of are the Cruise Line’s emergency customer service number (probably what you gave to you when you first boarded the ship), the details of your insurance provider, and the embassy where you found yourself stuck.
First, he recommends talking to customer service to help you reunite with your property.
But while most cruise companies offer transportation, Michael warns that it can be “extremely expensive.”
He ended: “It will be a heartbreaking moment to see your boat sail. Some people will feel sad, some will be angry, depressed, and may cry.
“It won’t be a fun experience. Don’t be the one who missed it.