Another reason for coming in a day ahead for a cruise.

[sfaaa]

Buying insurance can be another option to cover the unforseen risk.

[FlyerTalker]

Buying insurance can be another option to cover the unforseen risk.

Remember that "insurance" is only to provide for reimbursement of covered financial losses. It won't get you to the ship, it won't guarantee you'll be able to board, it doesn't compensate for lost vacation time. Furthermore, it only reimburses for "covered" losses - and you had best check the fine print to see just what the coverage is, and isn't.

 

Insurance is just one part of "risk management". It's not the only part.

[Underwatr]

Missed connection coverage in an insurance policy will reimburse toward the cost of catching up to the ship for delays caused by covered events (typically accidents or weather).

 

https://www.squaremouth.com/travel-insurance-benefits/missed-connection

 

The covered conditions are generally very specific and not often in the traveler's favor.

Edited November 6, 2015 by Underwatr

[Ashland]

Haven't you learned by now that if you don't have enough money to fly in or drive in early OR enough time to arrive a day or two early that you just shouldn't be cruising?? :rolleyes:

 

For goodness sakes silly rabbit, when you learn some basic cruise etiquette, you can participate in the cruise.

 

Being completely facetious here by the way, just in case someone gets too bent out of shape.

 

I am actually one who would not pick a cruise if I could not drive or fly in the day before (or manage to be in the port EARLY on the morning of my cruise), but I know not everyone has that choice. If you want to cruise, and don't mind the calculated risk of arriving just before the cruise- that's awesome for you. I wish I were not such a worry wart about these things. It would probably save me a ton of money if I could fly in the day of and not have a nervous breakdown from the worrying. That's just me though.

 

I think you're comment is extremely "RUDE"...you don't know me and I certainly don't care to know you....Looks like you're the one that could use some "etiquette" here.

 

Money is not a problem and never has been for us if it's any of your business...which it isn't...Some of us just might have a demanding profession...glad you don't.

 

Over 20+ cruises with RCI and I've managed to get to everyone on time regardless of when and if I have to arrive day of cruise.

 

Peace Out !!!

 

[Hlitner]

One needs to be very careful relying on insurance to miss a cruise. Insurance policies have very strict language including provisions that require a scheduled flight to arrive X number of hours prior to required departure of the ship. And if you do miss the ship they will often pay for your cost to catch-up to a cruise which might mean a couple of nights in so-so hotels and missing nearly half your cruise (if a 7 day).

 

Hank

[Cruisin' Chick]

I agree it should be a consideration at the very least. Most of our cruises have been from Florida ports and we have flown in on the same day on occasion. If we missed the boat it would not be too much hassle (for us) or cost to catch up in the Caribbean or just skip the cruise and spend the week on a beach in Florida. We did the same last year on a Pacific coast cruise from Vancouver to L.A. We flew into Vancouver in the morning because of work commitments the day before. If we had missed it we could catch up in Seattle, or at worst we could rent a car and drive to L.A. Flying in the same day is riskier but life is full of risks. I don't go to the casino ever (on a cruise ship or on land) because I don't like the odds. On occasion I will take the risk of flying in the same day if the odds and the costs are not too bad.

 

Of course, if you are going on a northbound Alaskan cruise out of Vancouver, or a Pacific Coast cruise out of Vancouver (if it doesn't return to Vancouver such as a "repo cruise"), you won't be allowed to board in a later port due to the PVSA.

[moniquet]

Before insurance pays out they will consider if enough time was allowed to reach initial destination, be it an airport or cruise port.

[buggins0402]

I think you're comment is extremely "RUDE"...you don't know me and I certainly don't care to know you....Looks like you're the one that could use some "etiquette" here.

 

Money is not a problem and never has been for us if it's any of your business...which it isn't...Some of us just might have a demanding profession...glad you don't.

 

Over 20+ cruises with RCI and I've managed to get to everyone on time regardless of when and if I have to arrive day of cruise.

 

Peace Out !!!

 

 

Uhmmm, read the comment you responded to again for the sarcasm...I'll give you a hint, he/she is in your camp.

[Rala]

Today in San Diego, the was a man with a rifle shooting near San Diego Airport. All flights were diverted to another airport. There was at least one couple trying to catch a cruise that left without them. The problem is the next port of call is Sunday!

 

This is not about missing a cruise but an interesting anecdote which reinforces the notion that anything can happen. We arrived at the Orlando airport to begin a much anticipated visit to Disney, and found that we could not take the tram to get to our ground transport because some loony had tied himself to a roof support and strapped a bomb on himself as well or so he said. So we sat for almost 4 hrs missing the start of our vacation until they were able to subdue him. This was several yrs. ago before all the terrorist activity. :mad:

[jennybenny]

We stopped cruising for a number of years, we had kids, did some land vacations, annually... and we started cruising again about 3 years ago.

 

We used to fly out of Florida and take the red eye or fly out a few days early and do a scuba run in Florida to refresh prior to the cruise.

 

I had forgotten how complicated the travel could be....

 

Now my husband will only cruise out of our home port because he doesn't want to deal with the travel. It is convenient (we've done it twice now and he insists its the only way he will go on a cruise). I had wanted to do the 15 day holiday Hawaiian cruise out of LA next year but he's not willing to travel.

 

Now back to what I wanted to say about the travel :), the reason the red eye worked for us for flying the day before the cruise was that they need that plane wherever it's going. There's no way they will not head to the destination so even if I get in late, I will make it on in time. However, as I started to get older and not want to do the red eye, we started flying in early and enjoying Florida for a day or two. I am not the biggest fan of doing that though.

 

I would never do Flying out the day of the cruise coming from the west coast. I am quite certain we would miss the cruise given how many flights are delayed these days.

[Nic6318]

Obviously whether someone chooses to arrive for a cruise early or last minute, it's their business and no one else's.

The thought that you must be crazy if you fly in the same day has been expressed on this site and that is just silly.

Without knowing for sure, I personally believe that most who fly in, do so the day of the cruise and very few have been disappointed.

 

We have over the years decided to fly in early or the same day depending on what worked for us at the time. Funny thing from our own experience the only the only times we have been delayed were the times we flew in early!!! Now when we choose to fly the day before now my wife is always worried:). So far we have never missed a ship and I realize that it just a matter of chance. Short of having an accident I can't imagine any alteration in my itinerary not allowing me to enjoy my vacation.

[FlyerTalker]

the reason the red eye worked for us for flying the day before the cruise was that they need that plane wherever it's going. There's no way they will not head to the destination so even if I get in late, I will make it on in time.

That doesn't just apply to red-eye flights. It's relevant to ALL flights. So please don't think that there is some special mojo that fits those trips and ignores the rest in the schedule.

[Robinsoncruiseso]

I am a worrier, but also pretty rational. We are leaving two days early for our cross country flight to Florida for our cruise, but come September we are actually getting off a cruise in San Francisco in the AM, flying to Seattle, then boarding in Seattle. Willing to do this as if we miss the second cruise, it is no big deal, plus we will be close to home. It all depends on priorities. However last June, we were in San Francisco and our plane to Seattle was delayed. There was a family on the same flight trying to get to Seattle for their cruise...they did not make it...hopefully they got to the first port, which was most likely either Ketchikan or Victoria. So a delay of a short two hour flight, cost them the first day or two of their cruise vacation.

[Hlitner]

Obviously whether someone chooses to arrive for a cruise early or last minute, it's their business and no one else's.

The thought that you must be crazy if you fly in the same day has been expressed on this site and that is just silly.

Without knowing for sure, I personally believe that most who fly in, do so the day of the cruise and very few have been disappointed.

 

We have over the years decided to fly in early or the same day depending on what worked for us at the time. Funny thing from our own experience the only the only times we have been delayed were the times we flew in early!!! Now when we choose to fly the day before now my wife is always worried:). So far we have never missed a ship and I realize that it just a matter of chance. Short of having an accident I can't imagine any alteration in my itinerary not allowing me to enjoy my vacation.

 

You miss the entire reason for CC. Yes, it is their business if they keep it that way, but once you post here, and especially if you seek advice, you open yourself up to everyone's opinions. And flying-in the day of a cruise is nutz on several levels. And while you apparently are able to "go with the flow" you also mention that your DW does worry (which already is a negative for anyone on a vacation).

 

Hank

[iheartbda]

Uhmmm, read the comment you responded to again for the sarcasm...I'll give you a hint, he/she is in your camp.

 

Yep, here's Legaljen's absolution. :D

"Being completely facetious here by the way, just in case someone gets too bent out of shape."

[CrazyCrewzer]

I have a two week New Zealand cruise as well as another two weeks in Australia pre and post cruise. Although the cruise doesn't begin until January 28th, I will be flying from Orlando on the 22nd. The flights from Orlando to LAX and SYD are 22 hours in duration with a 90 min. layover. Because of the 16 hour time difference, I will not arrive in Sydney until the 24th. The four extra days will give me some much needed rest and time to acclimate to the time difference. It also allows extra time if flights are delayed, etc. I am retired so I can be flexible. My cousins who will be joining me, opted to fly in from Cleveland the day before. If they are delayed by a snowstorm, they will miss the first 4 days of the cruise. They are comfortable with this timetable as I am with mine. Even with insurance, I don't want to miss one day of this incredible trip so I planned accordingly.

[Ashland]

Uhmmm, read the comment you responded to again for the sarcasm...I'll give you a hint, he/she is in your camp.

 

Sorry but not how I read it....If I "quote" a post I prefer to not use sarcasm..as it can be misunderstood...JMHO ;)

[Karysa]

 

Another reason to come in a day early....a rifle shooting incident! Enough said!!

[iheartbda]

Sorry but not how I read it....If I "quote" a post I prefer to not use sarcasm..as it can be misunderstood...JMHO ;)

Yes, it can be misunderstood without some smilie like:D or;) but Legaljen DID say she was being facetious.