What Happens if a Passenger Misses a Cruise Ship?

By Robert Palmer

Missing a cruise ship can be a daunting experience. Cruise passengers usually plan their trips months in advance, and the last thing they want to do is miss their departure. But there are many things that can happen that can cause passengers to miss their ship – from flight delays to medical emergencies.

If a passenger misses their cruise ship, the first and most important step is to contact the cruise line immediately. The passenger should call customer service or the port of departure for instructions on what to do next.

Depending on the circumstances, the cruise line may be able to arrange alternate transportation so that the passenger can still join the voyage. However, if this is not possible, the passenger may be offered a refund or credit for a future cruise.

In some cases, it may also be possible for passengers to take a later sailing in order to catch up with their original itinerary. However, this is not always an option as ships don’t always stop at every port of call on each voyage. If they do stop at ports of call along the way, passengers may need to arrange alternative transportation (i.e., flights or ferries) in order to join their original voyage at one of these ports.

The consequences of missing a ship can vary depending on the situation and how much notice was given to the cruise line prior to departure. In general, passengers should always try and provide as much notice as possible if they think they may miss their sailing date – this could help minimize any losses incurred due to missed travel arrangements and other costs associated with missing a ship.

Conclusion
Missing a cruise ship can be an extremely stressful experience, but by following steps outlined above it doesn’t have to be disastrous. Passengers should always contact their cruise line immediately if they anticipate missing their sailing date – doing so could help minimize any losses incurred due to missed travel arrangements and other costs associated with missing a ship.