In some cases, due to laws that restrict where ships can be boarded, they might not be able to join the vessel at all. But travelers who are even just a few minutes late for a cruise sometimes can find their entire trip ruined.Īt the very least, cruisers who miss a ship’s departure often face huge expenses and logistical challenges trying to “catch up” with the vessel at its next port of call. Late-arrivers for flights often can hop on another plane to their destination just a few hours later, sometimes even with change fees waived due to quasi-official “ flat tire rule” policies.
But, in many cases, it’ll only cause a modest delay in your travels, with little or no add-on costs. Have you ever missed a flight because you showed up late at the airport? It can be a painful lesson in the importance of building wiggle room into your travel plans.
