MaryLS Posted October 3, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I'm repeatedly reading about last minute illnesses, life-threatening situations, sickness while on the ship, etc. People continue to blast NCL for being unsympathetic and heartless because they won't permit a change in dates, refunds, free treatment in the infirmary, etc. FOLKS, YOU NEED TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE! If you choose to try to save a few bucks and not purchase insurance, it is not NCL's job to reimburse you, allow date changes, treat you in then infirmary without charge, etc. because you chose to take a gamble and save a few bucks by not buying the insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncklhaus Posted October 3, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 3, 2017 100% agree!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted October 3, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I agree. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libtrek Posted October 3, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Also if you are on Medicare, you’ll need that insurance if anything happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiancruiser13 Posted October 3, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I'm repeatedly reading about last minute illnesses, life-threatening situations, sickness while on the ship, etc. People continue to blast NCL for being unsympathetic and heartless because they won't permit a change in dates, refunds, free treatment in the infirmary, etc. FOLKS, YOU NEED TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE! If you choose to try to save a few bucks and not purchase insurance, it is not NCL's job to reimburse you, allow date changes, treat you in then infirmary without charge, etc. because you chose to take a gamble and save a few bucks by not buying the insurance. 100% agree with you Don't think you're "Venting" sounds like you are stating a true fact. No one knows what can happen on the ship or on the Island(s) which are different countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistizoom Posted October 3, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Yes, and the recent hurricanes have made me realize it may be worth it to purchase cancel for any reason insurance in the future. On the other hand, self-insuring the cost of the cruise is fine as long as a person is willing to accept the loss of funds paid. Regardless, the vast majority of people should always purchase medical evacuation insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiancruiser13 Posted October 3, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 3, 2017 If people do some research on what it could or can cost you in medical expenses when you are in a different country and you need to medivac back home to the US or Canada or where ever you live. The cost(s) can be more than you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted October 3, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Right On, no vent by you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted October 3, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 3, 2017 NCL needs to have a heart sometimes too. Not everyone can afford insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xriva Posted October 3, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 3, 2017 NCL needs to have a heart sometimes too. Not everyone can afford insurance. If you can’t afford insurance, you’ve decided to take the risk. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sweethearts Posted October 3, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 3, 2017 NCL needs to have a heart sometimes too. Not everyone can afford insurance. NCL is not the bad guy here. The obvious point is that you should not take a cruise - with any line - until you can afford the cruise - including insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted October 3, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 3, 2017 NCL needs to have a heart sometimes too. Not everyone can afford insurance. So, if someone can not afford it, then NCL or any other company should just foot the bill? Guess where NCL get's their money? From us, which means we should pay the expenses of other people. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted October 3, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 3, 2017 If you can afford the cruise, the airfares and the hotels then it is up to you to afford the insurance. If people have a house, contents or a car and they are not insured and s... happens why should I have to pay extra on my premiums so they get help? I do not believe in "self-insurance" when it is expected that someone else will "see you right!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieshops Posted October 3, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I'm repeatedly reading about last minute illnesses, life-threatening situations, sickness while on the ship, etc. People continue to blast NCL for being unsympathetic and heartless because they won't permit a change in dates, refunds, free treatment in the infirmary, etc. FOLKS, YOU NEED TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE! If you choose to try to save a few bucks and not purchase insurance, it is not NCL's job to reimburse you, allow date changes, treat you in then infirmary without charge, etc. because you chose to take a gamble and save a few bucks by not buying the insurance. Wrong. Not in this day and age of entitlement. Everyone is more special then the next and all expect special treatment when they don’t buy insurance and generally if you bitch enough you get something. Very sad but very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotmomma3 Posted October 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Years ago i never bought insurance. Then about 10 years ago we took a lot of family on a cruise. I decided to get the insurance for everyone as well. My FIL got very sick on the last day of the cruise. They treated him in the infirmary and had an ambulance waiting at the port of Miami when we docked. He was operated on and hospitalized in Florida for 6 weeks. The insurance paid for everything his insurance didn't cover as well as escorted transportation back to NY. I would never not purchase insurance ever again, and very grateful that I did it for the first time on that trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted October 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 3, 2017 NCL needs to have a heart sometimes too. Not everyone can afford insurance. tell that to your the people that have to fix your home if you don't have home insurance tell that to the people that have to fix your car if you don't have car insurance... tell that to the hospital if you don't have health insurance tell that to your loved ones if you pass away without life insurance tell them to have a heart. see how that goes for you not sure why you think this is any different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted October 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I'm repeatedly reading about last minute illnesses, life-threatening situations, sickness while on the ship, etc. People continue to blast NCL for being unsympathetic and heartless because they won't permit a change in dates, refunds, free treatment in the infirmary, etc. FOLKS, YOU NEED TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE! If you choose to try to save a few bucks and not purchase insurance, it is not NCL's job to reimburse you, allow date changes, treat you in then infirmary without charge, etc. because you chose to take a gamble and save a few bucks by not buying the insurance. You are so right; the airlines do not have sympathy either. There is a reason for insurance; as you said,take a gamble, it is your decision. Do you think if a tornado hits your home and someone in your family is injured plus your house blown down, the mortgage holder will forgive your loan or someone will rebuild your house for you cause they fell sorry for you? Insurance is the type of money we hope we waste but are thrilled when we need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 3, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Great advice/thread. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deladypilot Posted October 3, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) I 100% agree with you. I buy the insurance and then I read someone that says how cruel the cruise lines are for not making exceptions. If they make exceptions, then it is not fair to the ones that do. We are currently caught up in the hurricane mess. We have a repo cruise that leaves Boston on November 3rd and is supposed to arrive San Juan on the 12. we have no idea where we are going or where we will end. So we could possibly incur flight change fees, loss of hotel fees etc but my insurance will cover it. Edited October 3, 2017 by deladypilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamilycruise Posted October 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 3, 2017 If you can afford the cruise, the airfares and the hotels then it is up to you to afford the insurance. If people have a house, contents or a car and they are not insured and s... happens why should I have to pay extra on my premiums so they get help? I do not believe in "self-insurance" when it is expected that someone else will "see you right!!" Completely agree. It costs around 10% of your trip to have travel insurance. Do one less insurance and ensure you have coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKGirl Posted October 3, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Agree entirely. As a travel agent, I have seen it all. I cringe every time someone refuses insurance. Just this week (and it is only Tuesday morning) I have filed two insurance claims for clients... Please buy insurance, people. (Now, cruise line insurance vs other travel insurance - that is a whole different discussion. Just know what is covered, please!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted October 3, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 3, 2017 For a cruise I defenitely buy insurence but for a shorter trip within the European Union I might not because I am covered for medical expensies so what I might loose is the cost for the trip and that I can afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyMom Posted October 3, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 3, 2017 No argument from me. If I cannot afford a couple of hundred dollars to protect my investment of several thousand dollars, then I probably should not be taking a cruise vacation at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted October 3, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Exactly what is the purpose of this thread? If people don't take insurance then they don't collect on insurance. The thread really makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaJ Posted October 3, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Agreed! I always buy insurance, we're a family of four and it costs me less than $250 for travel insurance for a week long cruise with airfare....worth every penny and the peace of mind if something major goes wrong. I don't necessarily agree with the statement about not being able to afford the insurance...it's not that much added cost to the vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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