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Sharon2U · August 13, 2007

I need help..........scenerio, I book an excursion that requires a large deposit and a 30 day cancellation notice, for some reason Carnival does not go to that port, (mechanical problems, medical emergency, weather) will travel insurance cover that deposit, that I will lose?

CanadianCruiser · August 13, 2007

Hi Sharon

To answer your question, the answer is no, trip insurance will not cover the deposit. Trip insurance cost is primarily based on the cost of air/land or air/cruise and does not include excursions. You can look at the excursion deposit as evenly divided between 30 of you, so the loss wont be as significant as if it were just you loosing the entire deposit amount ...

The excursion operator wont offer a refund should the ship not arrive in port ?

SmooCruise · August 13, 2007

this is one of the reasons I've always done Carnival excursions. I know they are more expensive....but the security of knowing that I'm covered should we not make it to port....plus knowing that Carnival knows I'm on one of their excursions should something delay that excursion makes me more confident. With that said...on my next cruise I am planning on doing things outside of Carnival. But it's a hard decision!

Sharon2U · August 13, 2007

I need help..........scenerio, I book an excursion that requires a large deposit and a 30 day cancellation notice, for some reason Carnival does not go to that port, (mechanical problems, medical emergency, weather) will travel insurance cover that deposit, that I will lose?

Hi Sharon

To answer your question, the answer is no, trip insurance will not cover the deposit. Trip insurance cost is primarily based on the cost of air/land or air/cruise and does not include excursions. You can look at the excursion deposit as evenly divided between 30 of you, so the loss wont be as significant as if it were just you loosing the entire deposit amount ...

The excursion operator wont offer a refund should the ship not arrive in port ?

The $500.00 deposit will be on my credit card and the owner's wife did tell me they would not charge my credit card if the ship missed the port, but that is not in the contract. I also would feel bad that they would lose the business through no fault of their own, and on short notice, that was why I wondered if travel insurance would basically protect us both.

mickey02454 · August 13, 2007

173 Days To Go!!! :smile:

Chucksta63 · August 13, 2007

Good Morning Gang!!!!

Good Question Sharon! I would ask that they put something in wrighting to the effect that if the ship does not port you are not charged. This is something they deal with all the time. I have allways had the vendors honor this request. I think you should be fine. Is there any room left on the cat.?

Ol39Capt · August 13, 2007

Morning TroubleMakers.......

Sharon2U · August 13, 2007

I just added a line on the contract that "in the event the ship does not dock in St. Thomas that the cancellation policy would not apply and no charges will be incurred."

Did not present a problem, we had discussed this verbally but I felt better having it in writing.

We may have 6 to 8 spots available, I'll let you know for sure after our Wed. night meeting.

$125.00 pp cash or $138.00 credit card (includes tip) they will have driver meet us at ship for transportation.

Includes sailing to St. John, snorkeling, open bar, lite breakfast, buffet lunch. I think we are going to plan to come back about 3:00-3:30 so any that want to do some quick shopping will have a little time.

Website is www.daydreamervi.com

SmooCruise · August 13, 2007

Sharon......do you mind if I add that link to the website?

And please....if anyone else has any great resouces/links/ideas for tours/excursions/etc. for either the Caribbean or Mexican Riviera please contact me at :

mcmoo@x