6 Cruise Excursion Contract Gotchas
- Ship Won't Wait Policy: HIGH Third-party excursions provide no guarantee ship will wait if tour runs late. Miss the ship, pay your own way to next port
- Weather Cancellation No-Refund: HIGH Weather-cancelled excursions may only offer credit, not refunds. Credits expire with the cruise
- Minimum Participant Requirements: MEDIUM Tours may be cancelled if minimum participants not met. Last-minute scramble for alternatives
- Activity Waiver Liability: HIGH Extensive liability waivers for snorkeling, zip-lining, etc. Injuries at your own risk
- Operator Substitution: MEDIUM Local tour operator may be substituted with different company without notice
- Port Time Changes: MEDIUM If ship schedule changes, excursion may be shortened or cancelled. Flexibility is limited