A family missed their Carnival Glory cruise due to a traffic jam on I-75 and arrived 50 minutes before departure only to find the terminal doors closed and no Carnival reps in sight. Despite the ship still being docked, Carnival refused a refund, citing federal regulations requiring final manifests 60 minutes before departure. It’s tough, but it’s in the fine print.
Honestly, this is my worst cruise fear. I always fly in the day before, even if I live nearby. Travel insurance might’ve helped them here. Have you ever cut it too close and missed a cruise? Would Carnival have handled it differently if you were flying instead of driving?
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