Cruiseathoning Posted September 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 5, 2017 In the event a hurricane or some other event renders a port unusable, the port I have paid for us to fly into to, and they were to switch the embarkation port, am I required either by insurance or the cruise line to make arrangements to get to that port or can I request a refund if it is too difficult to change plans? Past the point where we have made good faith arrangements to arrive at agreed port, I don't feel I should be required to change plans if the travel is too difficult. However, the insurance company has no idea, possibly because it has never happened. I ask because were a 180 mph monster hurricane to hit or affect Ft. Lauderdale it is not unreasonable to project a period where the port is unusable. Oh look, a 180 mph monster hurricane projected to hit or affect Ft. Lauderdale..:o And yes I know our cruise is insignificant compared to human suffering. But I have to consider business aspects all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellunderwater Posted September 5, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2017 You would need to read the terms of your coverage. Or, call the agent/company who sold it to you. Or call the insurance company. Or some combination thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted September 5, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 5, 2017 You should ask your insurance/cruise line if you want facts We can only speculate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Goalie Posted September 5, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 5, 2017 In the event a hurricane or some other event renders a port unusable, the port I have paid for us to fly into to, and they were to switch the embarkation port, am I required either by insurance or the cruise line to make arrangements to get to that port or can I request a refund if it is too difficult to change plans? Past the point where we have made good faith arrangements to arrive at agreed port, I don't feel I should be required to change plans if the travel is too difficult. However, the insurance company has no idea, possibly because it has never happened. I ask because were a 180 mph monster hurricane to hit or affect Ft. Lauderdale it is not unreasonable to project a period where the port is unusable. Oh look, a 180 mph monster hurricane projected to hit or affect Ft. Lauderdale..:o And yes I know our cruise is insignificant compared to human suffering. But I have to consider business aspects all the same. The best I can suggest is first, read the insurance contract, then to contact the insurance provider. My policy has this wording, under other covered reasons for trip cancellation and interruption, for example: Mandatory evacuation ordered by local government authorities at Your Trip destination (orofficial public evacuation notices or recommendations without a mandatory evacuation orderissued) due to adverse weather or Natural Disaster; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted September 5, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 5, 2017 In the event a hurricane or some other event renders a port unusable, the port I have paid for us to fly into to, and they were to switch the embarkation port, am I required either by insurance or the cruise line to make arrangements to get to that port or can I request a refund if it is too difficult to change plans? Past the point where we have made good faith arrangements to arrive at agreed port, I don't feel I should be required to change plans if the travel is too difficult. However, the insurance company has no idea, possibly because it has never happened. I ask because were a 180 mph monster hurricane to hit or affect Ft. Lauderdale it is not unreasonable to project a period where the port is unusable. Oh look, a 180 mph monster hurricane projected to hit or affect Ft. Lauderdale..:o And yes I know our cruise is insignificant compared to human suffering. But I have to consider business aspects all the same. You would not be asked to change ports at the last minute. You and a thousand others would be affected. The only other time I heard of a port being changed the cruiseline bused passengers to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob1ee Posted September 5, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 5, 2017 At this point, I don't think any port is safe in Florida from the hurricane, so I wouldn't worry too much :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 6, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The ships for those parts are still at sea, full of passengers. No place to put you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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