What’s your worst nightmare when it comes to cruising?
For me, it’s getting back to the pier late during a port stop and missing the ship. During more than 200 cruises over the years, I have been lucky enough never to miss a ship departure. But I’ve come close a few times, and I have the mental scars to prove it. I now leave myself plenty of time to return to my vessel before it sails.
In the guides below, we look at some of the worst-case scenarios that you can encounter on a cruise, from missing a ship’s departure to getting sick on board, and offer tips on how to avoid them or lessen their impact.
Also, don’t miss this embarrassing tale from one of our writers who nearly missed a ship departure and her tips on how you can avoid a similar experience.
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