Roses253 Posted December 21, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Are there options I’m missing? Our flight was canceled due to a crew shortage and they didn’t have any flights soon enough to still make our cruise. The cruise line said we’d get $350 back from fees and taxes and we will show up as no shows. I paid $1500 plus excursions but didn’t get travel insurance or book our flight through the cruise line. They won’t allow you to cancel and apply what you paid to a different cruise? roses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted December 21, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Roses253 said: Are there options I’m missing? Our flight was canceled due to a crew shortage and they didn’t have any flights soon enough to still make our cruise. The cruise line said we’d get $350 back from fees and taxes and we will show up as no shows. I paid $1500 plus excursions but didn’t get travel insurance or book our flight through the cruise line. They won’t allow you to cancel and apply what you paid to a different cruise? roses So sorry, that sucks! I don’t believe the cruise will compensate you 😞 This is why, starting with our 2nd cruise, we fly in at least a day early... in-laws ignored our advice, and missed the ship due to weather. They had insurance, so most of their expenses related to catching up to the ship were paid, but they missed 2 or 3 days of the cruise 😞 Edited December 21, 2018 by vacationlover_mn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted December 21, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 21, 2018 So sorry this happened to you. Another example of why travel insurance and flying the day before embarkation is needed.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 21, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Roses253 said: Are there options I’m missing? Our flight was canceled due to a crew shortage and they didn’t have any flights soon enough to still make our cruise. The cruise line said we’d get $350 back from fees and taxes and we will show up as no shows. I paid $1500 plus excursions but didn’t get travel insurance or book our flight through the cruise line. They won’t allow you to cancel and apply what you paid to a different cruise? roses Without insurance, unfortunately you are basically out the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drneal Posted December 21, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Can you board at the next port ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted December 21, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Unfortunately, yes, that's all you will get. Did you ask about flying to the first port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted December 21, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 21, 2018 What about other Airlines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted December 21, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Sorry, but to enforce what the others said; it’s always risky flying in same day as embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted December 21, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Does your credit card offer any compensation for missed flight/cruise? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted December 21, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 21, 2018 32 minutes ago, Roses253 said: Are there options I’m missing? Our flight was canceled due to a crew shortage and they didn’t have any flights soon enough to still make our cruise. The cruise line said we’d get $350 back from fees and taxes and we will show up as no shows. I paid $1500 plus excursions but didn’t get travel insurance or book our flight through the cruise line. They won’t allow you to cancel and apply what you paid to a different cruise? roses See reply #3 and reply #5 to your own post that you created almost one month ago on November 25th.. Located here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2609774-place-to-catch-up-on-sleep-at-fll-airport-or-miami-cruise-terminally/?tab=comments#comment-56240643 🤐 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted December 21, 2018 #11 Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Roses253 said: Are there options I’m missing? Our flight was canceled due to a crew shortage and they didn’t have any flights soon enough to still make our cruise. The cruise line said we’d get $350 back from fees and taxes and we will show up as no shows. I paid $1500 plus excursions but didn’t get travel insurance or book our flight through the cruise line. They won’t allow you to cancel and apply what you paid to a different cruise? roses Ouch! Stories like yours are why we Always fly in at least one day early, and Always buy trip insurance the cruise line cannot refund you money or give you credit without it costing them $$ - they cannot resell your empty cabin at the last minute. You've learned an expensive lesson - sorry. Hopefully other cruiser will learn from your experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted December 21, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Roses253 said: Are there options I’m missing? Our flight was canceled due to a crew shortage and they didn’t have any flights soon enough to still make our cruise. The cruise line said we’d get $350 back from fees and taxes and we will show up as no shows. I paid $1500 plus excursions but didn’t get travel insurance or book our flight through the cruise line. They won’t allow you to cancel and apply what you paid to a different cruise? roses Where are you flying out of? Weren't you flying into FLL and sailing out of Miami? Lots of airlines go to Miami. Get on a flight heading there that arrives before 2PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted December 21, 2018 #13 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Sorry this happened but it’s not the cruise line’s responsibility to get you to the ship on time; that’s entirely your job. This is a classic example of why experienced cruisers recommend flying in the day before the cruise. Also, travel insurance would have covered this plus much more It’s not a good idea to travel without insurance for several reasons, including missing the ship, and probably more importantly medical coverage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted December 21, 2018 #14 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Yes, always buy travel insurance & fly in a day early if possible...but it is really too late to give you that advice. (PARTICULARLY important in winter when weather is a factor, and at Xmas when limited open seats is a factor....) Call your airline & tell them your situation. Tell them that you need to get to either FLL or MIA for a cruise (tomorrow I assume) anytime today or tomorrow morning, but that you HAVE to be there several hours before the ship is set to leave (not sure what time yours departs). Odds are this will NOT go well due to the weather all over the east coast as well as holiday travel BUT IT IS WORTH A TRY. Honestly, you could fly into a number of FL airports & drive to the port if you get in early enough. Sorry this is happening to you. We have had to fly in day of a few times & I ALWAYS buy insurance for that reason. Hope it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 21, 2018 #15 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I missed a cruise earlier in the year as my flight was cancelled. I called the cruise line and was able to board the cruise later on. Is there anyway you can do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted December 21, 2018 #16 Share Posted December 21, 2018 You don't get shore excursion money back?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted December 21, 2018 #17 Share Posted December 21, 2018 So sorry for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuki Posted December 21, 2018 #18 Share Posted December 21, 2018 14 minutes ago, Grandma Dazzles said: Sorry this happened but it’s not the cruise line’s responsibility to get you to the ship on time; that’s entirely your job. This is a classic example of why experienced cruisers recommend flying in the day before the cruise. Also, travel insurance would have covered this plus much more It’s not a good idea to travel without insurance for several reasons, including missing the ship, and probably more importantly medical coverage. Just wanted to add one more reason for insurance. It is especially important when traveling with children. They are most susceptible to illness and injuries. Like someone else responded, check your credit card benefits. We have the Chase Sapphire Private Client VISA, and it covers trip cancelations, interruptions, and delays, among other situations. Doesn’t hurt to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 21, 2018 #19 Share Posted December 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, grandgeezer said: You don't get shore excursion money back?? All pre-cruise purchases should be automatically refunded. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted December 21, 2018 #20 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Where are you flying from? How long is the drive.... Good luck. Expensive lesson learned. jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DfDinLA Posted December 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted December 21, 2018 You can charter a private aircraft but be prepared to pay 5x the commercial airlines first class fare. The benefit is the aircraft departs as soon as you show up. (And you will have quite a good story to tell.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted December 21, 2018 #22 Share Posted December 21, 2018 It can't hurt to call Royal and plead your case. Or try to get on at the first port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaKaye79 Posted December 21, 2018 #23 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Fly into any FL airport.. Miami, Tampa, Orlando, FLL, Etc and rent a car and drive to the port. MCO should be an easy one to find flights to.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted December 21, 2018 #24 Share Posted December 21, 2018 No I don't think you're missing anything. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted December 21, 2018 #25 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Airlines are so bad nowadays, I was very lucky never got insurance while cruising in my 20’s to 50’s also never arrived day before , now we always get insurance and always fly in at least one day before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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