Cruise Scam Alert: Avoid These Two Major Pitfalls

Cruise Booking Scam Alert

• ⚠️ A new scam targets individuals looking to buy discounted cruise bookings from people who can no longer go.
• 💡 These offers, often seen on social media, are not legitimate money-saving opportunities and are frequently scams.
• 📌 Do not believe posts claiming to sell non-refundable cruise reservations at a deep discount; there is no legal secondary market for cruise bookings.
• 🚢 While some cruise lines allow name changes on bookings, this does not validate the resale of non-refundable reservations.

High Costs of Onboard Medical Care

• 🏥 Be aware that medical services on cruise ships, especially when at sea, can be exorbitantly expensive.
• 💰 The bills from ship infirmaries can be so high that they would make traditional hospital systems blush.
• ❓ Before agreeing to tests or treatments, ask for a price list and use your best judgment.
• 🩺 If possible, use high-speed internet to consult with your doctor at home for advice before seeking onboard medical care, unless it's a clear emergency.
• 🌍 Most health insurance plans will not cover medical services provided on a cruise ship.
• ⚓ Clinics and emergency care facilities located near cruise ports often offer more affordable healthcare options compared to onboard services.