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A recent Facebook post from Carnival Cruise Line<\/a>\u2019s brand ambassador has ignited a debate among cruise passengers: When a ship docks overnight, should travelers stay on board \u2014 or book a hotel on land?<\/p>\n

John Heald, who is also a senior cruise director, recently addressed the topic in a post on his Facebook page.<\/p>\n

“You need to let our guest services team know that you\u2019re going to do this 24 hours before the arrival [at] Cabo,” he said.<\/p>\n

ANGRY CRUISE PASSENGERS SAY FRUSTRATING ISSUE SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED BEFORE BOOKING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“Most importantly … because we use a tender service to get our guests into Cabo San Lucas, this may not be possible to do on the second day if the weather<\/a> and sea conditions [mean] that it is unsafe to operate those boats,” he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“This would mean that your cruise would effectively be over, and you would have to be responsible for finding your way home. I would hate for that to happen to you or to anyone,” he added.<\/p>\n

Carnival maintains that passengers who choose to explore independently \u2014 including those staying overseas overnight \u2014 take on added responsibility.<\/p>\n

CRUISE STAFF WAITER ACCIDENTALLY RUINS COUPLE’S ENGAGEMENT SURPRISE DURING DINNER<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“When guests are participating in a Carnival-organized shore excursion<\/a>, the ship will wait for them if the tour is delayed,” a Carnival spokesperson told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

“However, for guests exploring independently, the ship is under no obligation to delay departure if [those passengers] are not back on board by the designated time.”<\/p>\n

“Carnival asks all guests<\/a> to return to the ship at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time,” the spokesperson also said. “If a guest has not checked back in, efforts are made to determine their whereabouts. This policy ensures the safety of all guests and the timely operation of our voyages.”<\/p>\n

CRUISE SHIP STRIKES REEF NEAR TOM HANKS’ ICONIC ‘CAST AWAY’ ISLAND, SPARKING RESCUE AT SEA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Cruise operators have increasingly embraced longer port calls, giving passengers more time to explore destinations, TravelAge West reported.<\/p>\n

Hotels can offer<\/a> more space and better access to neighborhoods far from the port, according to the “All Things Cruise” blog.<\/p>\n

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Still, many cruisers argue the downsides outweigh the benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Booking a hotel means paying for a second place<\/a> to sleep while already covering the cost of a cruise cabin.<\/p>\n

Risk is another factor. As noted by Conde Nast Traveler, those who arrange their own activities are responsible for returning on time \u2014 or risk being left behind.<\/p>\n

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Those cruise passengers would have to coordinate transportation between the port and hotel. Plus, safety considerations vary by destination<\/a>. Cruise lines caution passengers about being mindful when staying ashore overnight, TravelHost reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Debates have ensued across social media, specifically on Facebook and Reddit.<\/p>\n

“Why would you do that when you have a perfectly good hotel room right on the ship? That makes no sense,” one traveler said in response to the brand ambassador’s Facebook post.<\/p>\n

“You can stay overnight, but you need to inform the ship of what your intention[s] are, so they are not delayed in leaving the port,” another Facebook user said.<\/p>\n

A poster on Reddit in r\/royalcaribbean posed the same question.<\/p>\n

A cruiser responded, “Not a stupid question. … The ship is a moving all-inclusive resort<\/a>. That’s why I like cruising. Same bed. Same room. New ports.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/travel\/cruise-director-warns-overnight-hotel-stays-could-leave-passengers-stranded-abroad <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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