Cruise director warns overnight hotel stays could leave passengers stranded abroad
A Carnival Cruise Line representative is warning passengers that staying overnight in port cities could result in being stranded if they miss the ship's departure. Weather conditions, particularly in destinations like Cabo San Lucas that use tender boats, may prevent return to the ship. Passengers choosing to stay ashore independently are responsible for their own transportation and timely return. Carnival emphasizes that ships will not delay departures for guests who are not back on board by the designated time.
- ▪Carnival Cruise Line's brand ambassador John Heald warned that overnight hotel stays during port calls could leave passengers stranded if they can't return to the ship.
- ▪In locations like Cabo San Lucas, unsafe sea conditions may halt tender boat operations, making it impossible to reboard the ship.
- ▪Passengers on independent excursions are not guaranteed that the ship will wait for them if they're late.
- ▪Carnival requires guests to return at least 30 minutes before departure and assumes no responsibility for those who miss the ship.
- ▪While some travelers value the flexibility of overnight stays, others argue it defeats the purpose of a cruise's all-inclusive convenience.
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