Missed the Ship - Carnival Magic - Cozumel, Mexico - Aug. 12, 2014

[@212x3]

What I learned in the military. If your on time, you're late, if you're early, you're on time.

[@CryMeARiver63]

Same here .

[@leebarrett9581]

And if your late your late late

[@mysterymayhem7020]

15 years later, I still prefer to show up an hour early for appointments over being a minute late.

[@katekat1064]

My dad/USMC drilled this into us

[@fredgervinm.p.3315]

15min before and your on time. Now I wait an extra 15min at the VA. Hurry up and wait !

[@davidhoffman1278]

Some of my fellow cruisers thought I was a little too worried when I told them that I was going to plan on being back on board two hours before the deadline. It was my first cruise and I didn't want to get caught up in being late due to the time zone change, traffic, being tired from all the walking I planned to do, or something else. As it was I got back on board only 1.5 hours ahead of the deadline. The streets, shops, and museum were so crowded I cut short everything I had planned to do and I still missed the deadline I had set for myself. The last long walk to the ship is the one that seems to take forever after walking around all day. You really need to significantly lower your expectations of the amount of activities you can do within the time allowed at a crowded cruise stop.

[@usfanlovesjiwoo1978]

People never cease to amaze me. Just taking their sweet time thinking the world revolves around them and that the ship will still be there when they are darn good and ready to return. Being left behind is what they deserve.

[@galady8632]

USFanlovesjiwoo ... I totally agree. If you cannot read a watch ... PLEASE STAY HOME!!

[@bunkyman8097]

EXACTLY!!!

[@sevenrats]

The ship actually does wait quite a while. If they missed it, they must have been really late.

[@tazman572]

But they don't have to. They'll usually wait 30 minutes max.

[@reesebrayden5604]

InstaBlaster...

[@opaqueentity]

@@tazman572 That is quite a while though

[@thegoodlife4us]

the parents taught their children a valuable lesson. Never, ever be late; the world does not revolve around you.

[@jimquantic]

Exactly, and if the tour bus you are on--a designated by the cruise line bus, and it is hit by another bus, and you CAN'T get back on time, then it does not fall in the category of "never being late". But fact is, you are right: the world does not revolve around you. IMO, in that case--as a side, they should offer you (the bus line) transport to the next port of entry so you can re-gain you seat on the ship

[@ravagesoyjoy]

thegoodlife4us but,but,but, Safe space!!! 🙃

[@iamanerd5565]

thegoodlife4us tell that to liberals 😂😂

[@chadbaker3117]

Why does everyone always try to make it sound like the passengers fault? The world doesn't revolve around you idiots either. Don't like waiting an extra 5 mins? Tough. Suck it up Princess

[@zoki.to974]

@@chadbaker3117 it is passengers fault. dont blame anyone else because you are late minimum 30 minutes, but most likely for 45 or even full hour. every time you are being told to return at specific time, and every time that is exactly half a hour before ship departs time. so 30 min is there. every time when someone is late, ship stay for 30 min or even full hour waiting. so, what is your excuse?

[@duanscott2490]

For anyone going for their first cruise: Ship's Time. You should get to know the concept of "ship's time" When you board the ship, the cruise director will come over the intercom and tell everyone to set their watches to ship's time. When you are on the sea, ship's time doesn't change when you cross time zones. Your watch or cell phone clock will likely change automatically to keep you in sync with the actual time ashore. This will get new cruisers in trouble. This causes people to return late because their cell clock says that, for example, is 2:30 when it's actually 3:30 ship's time. You'll get back just in time to see the ship sail away.

[@dogsareme100]

Actually whether ship time and local time are the same depends on the captain last cruise I went on he had us change time zones to match local time, but on the other cruises ship time has always been local time from Fla ( where we left from.)

[@williamgottlieb8723]

This is exactly why every pier a cruise ship departs from should have a catapult at the ready.

[@katie-st8nx]

nah a trebuchet would be better

[@southerngent716]

I have been on 3 cruises and we are always back at least 30 minutes prior to the cut off time. I have no intention of missing the ship. (Former Navy so it is a serious offense to miss ship's movement)

[@clarissamcpigeon7857]

I've never been on a cruise, but I would be totally neurotic about missing the boat and would be back in plenty of time. I would probably start worrying about halfway through the day and have a nagging feeling of wanting to get back as early as the ship starts reboarding.

[@fast4179]

If you're former navy you're cheating. It's like step 1 scratch balls. Step 2 don't miss ship

[@tresrules16543]

That's how my family did these. Except we were on that boat an hour before (or earlier depending on where the stop is).

[@kevinsentell8897]

I Love Cozumel...Always have a good time on the island and get back to the ship in time to position myself with a perfect view of the pier and a cold drink in hand. Then, as time to sail gets closer, we watch the pier runners scrambling to get back before it sails. Often we cheer them on, Incredible FREE entertainment. I can do that because I have been late myself.

[@HMIslander]

Having been on several cruises the cut-off time to be back is always advised several times before people disembark. And always when almost ready to sail on to the next port there are stragglers running to the ship running late. It really isn't all that difficult to manage your time and if they can't organise themselves better then they deserve to be left behind!!

[@princessmarlena1359]

They won’t wait for staff, either. I was a showgirl/dancer on various cruises, half of the dance ensemble was left behind and had to pay out of purse to fly to our next stop. Maybe the more vital staff such as ship doctor or the captain (obviously), but not entertainers or hospitality. Don’t be late.

[@keegan773]

When your mommy told you that you were special and then you find out that you're NOT.

[@glen7661]

lolol Exactly !!

[@mcarter985]

This video makes me happy and giddy at the same time.

[@JamesWhite3rd]

As a former manager, my number one pet peeve was people being late! I would lock the doors when the meeting start time came...all those who were late, had to wait outside until after the meeting. People now have no respect for others or themselves to not be somewhere when they are supposed to be......Hope this family got home ok, especially when in Mexico.

[@Fireguy97]

Exactly. Not sure if it's still the same way, but when I last went to Mexico customs/immigration gave you a slip of paper that you had to have to be able to leave Mexico. No paper? It's a pain in the ass to leave.

[@sherowtexas]

I was on this cruise and watch them running. We found out later from the crew that they were running to the wrong ship and that makes this even funnier

[@JustHuntVids]

+Sonya Sherow - Sonya, that's good to hear if it's the same folks. It looked like they were a larger family with kids. I had asked the crew and they said missing a ship is fairly common. They simply used it to remind us that it does not wait unless your late from a Carnival Cruise affiliated excursion. We are going again soon, on the same ship. Can't wait!

[@sherowtexas]

I love watching these videos and I share with my cruise mates. They do need reminders don't miss the ship. I was just amazed I was on that same cruise. We will be on the Carnival Freedom for the first time next month and cannot wait.

[@JustHuntVids]

+Sonya Sherow - That was an amazing cruise. Montego Bay was great. We paid a cab driver to take us off the beaten path. He showed us less traveled areas and took us to a hole-in-the-wall place for jerk chicken. It was my favorite port. My son was spoiled by the Magic... I'm sure it was the enclosed waterslide, etc. We'll be on the same ship, this time in a cove balcony. Going to check out the Bahamas. Can't wait! That cruise was our first. Have you been on others? We're always up for tips if you have any. There's another video log on KZbin by Maggie Benitez that appears to be that same cruise we were on. Good stuff! Where will you go on the Freedom?

[@ExtremelyClever555]

+Sonya Sherow SMH...lol

[@TheRsg315]

JustHuntVids I learned something on KZbin today. It is beaten path not beat and path. Ty.

[@dianeatwood1297]

Some people need to rent cabins houses, resorts - if you run on your time and tend to be late.

[@Bizz2k]

When we took a cruise and stopped at Puerto Rico, we went into town to see the old colonial town but not too far from the sea port. We did not break away from a large number of other cruisers yet we didn't purchase the cruise excursion. 1.5 hrs left, we were at the port in sight of the ship. I can't wander off into place that I don't know anyone. The cruise excursion passengers were 30 mins late as they were stuck in a traffic jam but, that's a 'cruise excursion' and Yes, the ship waited😜.

[@Psergiorivera]

I love these videos. They brighten me up!

[@roachtoasties]

The cruise lines warn you enough. Carnival will tell you if you miss the ship, "There's nothing more beautiful than watching the Carnival Magic sail off into the sunset." It's the passengers' responsibility to get to the next port on their dime.

[@kwlincoln]

Haha. I just got from a CCL trip. That's exactly what they told us too. We never missed the ship.

[@Kamelhaj]

LOL! That sounds like something John Heald would say.

[@largol33t1]

I've heard one cruise line (Royal Caribbean I think) will tell the port agents to search the bars for you if you booked an excursion through them specifically. They then pile everyone into a stretched golf cart and make a beeline for the dock. Another passenger showed what happens when stuck in traffic and the excursion was done through the ship's agency: they sent a bus to search for everyone and drove them back to the dock. Again, this is ONLY if the passenger booked the shore excursion through the ship's onboard office, not a third party.

[@mightysun89]

ok, am I missing something. ....I have been on so many cruises. never missed the boat. I can't understand why people are so ignorant, as to think that this is their private boat and it should wait. They give you so much time to explore the island. Honestly, they should be left behind. ..

[@ramsport47]

CuteKawaiiSquishies they weren’t on a tour sanctioned by the ship...or it would have waited on them. Lesson: arrange all tours through the ship/cruise line!!!

[@GAMEVIDSnorwegian422]

Exactly ramsport, they were NOT on a tour that the ship has payed for... It was some kind of other tour. The ship does not wait for people who take tours not scheduled by the ship. If it was scheduled by the ship the ship wouldve waited. Its a huge difference...

[@LeonAllanDavis]

Stop acting so superior. Sometimes it's not the fault of the people being late. Sometimes it's the fault of local ripoff artists. Hotels; cab drivers; corrupt cops; financial disputes. Whatever. Those are the risks you take when you visit shithole countries. You have no control over what happens. If you absolutely must take a cruise, stay the fuck out of third world shitholes...

[@mightysun89]

@CuteKawaiiSquishies dude, if they did the excursion through the cruise lines, yes the ship will wait. There's no excuse for being late. I've done many cruise and excursion, never late. Also per like these should be left behind. They have no respect for authority.

[@mightysun89]

@@LeonAllanDavis if everyone else can come back on time, why not some can't. That's why you don't take private excursions outside for long. That's their problem they get late.

[@trevorturk7473]

This is why you book your excursions through the ship. You pay a little more but they won’t leave you no matter what

[@showguyer]

I love how they have their arms in the air like it's the ships fault they were late. How dare they not hold up thousands of people to cater and wait for them?

[@hendo0068]

Happy to see INCONSIDERATE people, learning a lesson!

[@aanon5716]

ive been on a few cruises & im always so fussy about getting back EARLY. funny to me how many people are so lax about it.

[@Roxywilde82]

Well, that's what happens when you're not back on the ship at the set time of departure. Every cruise I've went on, I was back on the ship no later than 2 hours BEFORE departure time. It's nice to be able to walk around the ship and explore without the crowds or even to just be able to sit on the deck peacefully.

[@donaldpalmer6625]

I hope they a way to meet the ship at the next port. That's why I'm NEVER late getting back to the ship.

[@smitajky]

Once I was a bit late for a plane. The check in desk had closed. But I still had half an hour before the flight and a different check in desk accepted me. I ran to the plane. Boarded it fine. Then sat for five hours on the plane as "technical difficulties" prevented us leaving the terminal. ( the flight was a 1hour flight. ).

[@southernpacific7200]

Well, the next time I go on a cruise, I will bring my passport with me and other valuables (ea-credit cards, cash, and even my laptop ) just in case something like this does happen. Clothes can always be replaced.

[@stephenmcgurgan7451]

Just be there on time less dramatic

[@TickingClocks]

@@stephenmcgurgan7451 You never know what's gonna happen. Some other cruise lines that aren't Carnival don't wait if you're on a cruise-booked excursion, and if the excursion is late that's not at all your fault. It's a good idea to have your passport with you just in case. Maybe not the laptop though.

[@walkmichigan2257]

What amazes me more is that crazy line to get on the other cruise ship. I travel on Holland America and there is pretty much no line at all.

[@HopliteWarlord]

Always book excursions through the cruise company and always make sure you are with other passengers (you can usually tell who is from your ship) I always recognised many fellow travellers from our cruise ship. You would be amazed after a few days you get to familiarize yourself with not all the passengers but most from your little corner of the ship. I used to also recognise fellow passengers from the ships towels they carried which were very distinctive. Only a goose of a traveller would miss debarkation!

[@KathySandru]

If your itinerary says the ship will be departing at 7:00 pm, be back on board by 6:00 pm. Better yet, try to allow for a 2 hour window. In some extreme cases (esp. during hurricane season) the ship may have to leave earlier than its departure time due to inclement weather warnings & you don't want to get stuck.

[@chriswhite1203]

I never saw anyone running late for a ship, but I did watch several led off in handcuffs when we returned to the original port.

[@colleendianuzzo]

My favorite activity on a cruise ship ( the whole two times I went) watching runners.

[@pmcpmc8005]

We usually book excursions with the Cruise ship. Yes it may be a bit more then if you where going with another company but the ship is guaranteed to wait for you if your running late.

[@teacher555555]

for those of you who have never been on a cruise before, the cruise line ask you to be back on the ship at least a half an hour before it is supposed to leave. so like he said, unless you are late because of a shore excursion you have booked thru the cruise line, the ship WILL NOT wait for you and you will have to pay to either fly to the next port, fly to the disembarkation port or fly home. so you have 2 choices either miss the ship and pay, or don't and have a great vacation (i recommend this one).

[@nhantheostrich7492]

Well, the ship does wait on you but only for 30 minutes. If the 30 minutes came, the ship WILL depart with out you, it won’t be the cruise lines fault, it will be YOUR fault. Tip: Always get to the ship and hour and thirty minutes early before it departs.

[@drewlaredo7220]

This is one of the best parts of a cruise....watching idiots who can't tell time running for the ship. I long for the old days when it happened a lot more!

[@DivineMissMelMel]

That's why I always get port side balconies...lol it's great to watch them running and trying to not miss the ship...

[@stephenalexander4057]

We only ever stay at the ports for an hour, so we never miss the ship. Also, we like the ship when nobody's on it. It's so quit at the ports.

[@haroldgaffney246]

In the Navy we called that " missing movement". Very serious offense. They didn't care HOW drunk you were or WHO you were shacked up with. We learned in boot camp. "DON'T DO IT !!!!!"

[@shemya93]

This has happened on every cruise I have been on and, on every occasion, there is a boat that brings the people to the ship, provided the ship is fairly close to the dock.

[@clambroth1923]

Anybody notice while parents are running ahead the three little kids are running along near the edge of the pier over deep ocean water? Those kids wouldn't go one step without holding my hands along that water. Of course they're someone else's children

[@jjdpr]

Do they have one of those incredibly advanced devices called watches? I've never been late, either it's a plane or a ship, I always make sure to give myself plenty of time to prevent THIS happens.

[@dexterswanstrom7940]

we went on an excursion in Cozumel the ruins of Tulum we were really late getting back it was dark and I think well after five thirty. The excursion was great the ship waited but it was the fastest Ive ever gotten on a ship in port. Pretty much threw you on board to get you on. Only sad part was not getting to shop the first time in Cozumel so we had to go back on a cruise. If I hear the ships horn sound a bit before time to leave I get a place on deck to watch pier runners. Usually a pretty good crowd cheering them on

[@chloewells4385]

I was also running back to the ship when I went to Cozumel. Same excursion as well.

[@David-zy1jw]

Planes don't wait for you, trains don't wait for you, neither will boats.

[@joejones5837]

I am booked for my 15th cruise departing Feb. 3, 2019. I booked this cruise on Sept. 18, 2018. Carnival provided information as to the time of arrival and departure for each port involved in this cruise. This information was attached to the statement showing the itemized charges for the cruise. In other words.....If you booked your cruise yesterday or two years ago, YOU were given this information. How could anyone say that they did not know when the ship would sail? Only the same nitwits who are always late for the muster drill. I understand that sometimes bad things happen to good people.

[@rictrexell2118]

When I was in the Navy, if you missed the ship, you wouldn't miss it the next time because you would not be getting off the ship. Unlike in the movies, few sailors missed the ship.

[@myheadhurts1927]

Ric Trexell ....yep...missing your ship in the Navy is a Court Martial offence.....I did it once and lost one rank and suffered one month forfiture of pay....then I had the cost of the commercial airfare to the next port of call taken out of my next three paydays....

[@mike89128]

@@myheadhurts1927 My nephew in the Royal Navy, fell asleep on the beach in Hawaii during Rimpac 86. He missed his ship sailing, but, luckily, it was a frigate with a helicopter pad. The US Navy flew him out to the ship, about 30 miles off shore. In the brig for 10 days.

[@largol33t1]

@@mike89128 Damn, the RN don't mess around. Ze Germans can be worse: when the battleship Tirpitz was berthed in Norway, the crew were warned that they were "on call" because the Luftwaffe didn't know when the Royal Air Force would attempt another attack. Then the Kriegsmarine issued an ultimatum: if we catch you stepping off the ship, you're dead. They meant it. One day, a bed check was carried out and someone was missing. They searched and found him in a nearby village. They tied him to a mast and he was shot by firing squad! Wow. When Adolf tells you to be back on time, you better be back!!

[@kgoundan]

On your iPhone, go to Settings->General->Date & Time and turn off Set Automatically. That will ensure that the time on your phone doesn't get reset automatically upon entering another time zone. Do this before embarkation.

[@mightysun89]

I always wonder, why people cannot make it on time. They always give half hour before the actual departure. Good they are left behind. I have no sympathy for these people

[@sarge6870]

+mightysun89 Agreed...been on 12 cruises and have NEVER missed the ship in ANY port!!!

[@ColorMeCalm2024]

+mightysun89 Same.. never had to run the dock either. I use this thing called a watch to make sure I give myself plenty of time to get back on board.. lol

[@shadowmatrix0101]

Some of them forget to switch times on their watch. Some take excursions not with the ship and if they're late, ship doesn't wait. Some go out on their own but something happens like traffic, road blockage from construction or even an accident, etc. and they can't get to the port. And a small percentage are busy shopping or drinking at the local village and just simply forget the time.

[@growlikethewind5788]

mightysun89 stop being such a narrow minded twit. sometimes it's completely out of their control, what if their tour bus broke down on the other side of the island? or in my case (I almost missed the ship literally made it back while they where pulling up the gangplank) -my dad and I had rented jet skis in Nassau and these big chunks of floating seaweed got sucked up into them and they stalled out, we where exploring one of the little out islands like half mile off and around the coast so the place that rented them to us had no idea we where immobilized, we had to flag down a little fishing boat and pay the guy 20 bucks to bring us back to the beach... sometimes things happen out of a person's control.

[@raygivens9437]

mightysun89 I was late returning to the boat in cozumel but I was on a charter fishing trip booked through the cruise, they waited 30 min. for us because we booked through them , if you book an excursion on your own they will not wait for you , the charter captain got us back late and there was nothing we could do about it

[@cijmo]

I like that they're actually RUNNING towards the ship. It already pulled out, did they expect it to pull a U-turn? It's not a bus.

[@JustHuntVids]

+argent2020 - Sorry I did not respond. When you miss the ship at a port you do not get to board the next cruise or get a refund. If you have a passport, you may be able to fly to the next port. You can also fly back to the port, in our case, Galveston. You do not get a discount. The cruise cannot hold up 5,000 guests because you came back late. The truth is, we went and explored at each port and came back in plenty of time. You shouldn't have any issues. As for what to wear? Comfortable beach type clothes -- shorts, tennis shoes, sandals, watershoes, sunglasses, t-shirts, button-up short sleeve shirts, etc. At dinner, we wore dressy business casual type clothes. My wife wore nice dresses (not formal) and I wore dockers or slacks, dress shoes and nice, short-sleeve shirts mean to be left untucked -- just no jeans or t-shirts at dinner (in the dining room) You can eat buffet all day and all night and never change out of shorts and flip-flops. Everything is included, meals, etc., except soda and alcohol drinks. I bought a Bottomless Bubbles package for $48 that gave me soda at no extra charge for the entire week. Oh, take a camera and an attitude geared towards having fun. Also, don't use cell or internet. They are quite expensive. Take a week off. You'll be surprised at how recharged you are when you get back.

[@sarge6870]

+JustHuntVids Just to add...it has less to do with holding up 5000 or so passengers as it does that the cruise line pays for a designated docking time in each port (pays big extra if they delay departing for any other reason than mechanical or medical), and travel time to the next port where again, they have specified docking time. They also have to take weather and currents into consideration when cruising to the next port. Just my 2 cents ;)

[@JustHuntVids]

+Timothy Hickey - Great point, Timothy! I've heard the same and am certain it's true that the porting costs are even more of a factor than making people wait. And, thanks also for the added perspective about schedule. It most certainly can affect making the next port at the appropriate time. I hadn't even considered that. Thanks for chiming in. BTW, is that an M203 in your hands? Looks like you were Army. I spent 8 years in the Marines. Thanks so much for your service, sir.

[@jimquantic]

UNLESS the REASON you are late is beyond your control--like the case I know of in Alaska where they encouraged as part of their schedule people to take a small train trip--and the train derailed. You really can't lecture those people about "not being late" when it had nothing to do with them overstaying some trip or other. In that case the cruise line, or train line, must either wait, or, pay to transport the passengers back to the ship. There really are two sides--at times.

[@caseyvee4419]

Under that VERY limited circumstance, I agree. But I suspect that applies about 1% of the time. When I make my plans for return to the ship for example if I am taking a taxi, I allow enough time for a SECOND taxi if the first one should break down in transit. 99% of people missing a ship or plane either start too late, are the "one more beer" type, OR the "they won't leave without us" type. I have seen those last ones in airports: "Flight time was supposed to be 5:00!! It is only 5:10, how can they not take us?" Well, boarding time was 4:20 idiot, and they actually allowed people to board until 4:55, plus they called your name about 15 times. Freakin plane FLIES at 5:00, or pushes away from the gate, at least.

[@roachtoasties]

If the train derailed, the cruise line would obviously know and also know that a bunch of passengers have not reboarded as they were not scanned back in. The cruise line would probably wait for those passengers. If you're late because you were futzing around and lost track of time, then tough luck. In this case, it was a single family. I've never been to Cozumel, but I doubt there is a train system.

[@normsayle677]

I often wondered if there's another boat in port that's heading to the exact port that the boat they missed is going to? If there's an empty room, I'm sure it would be cheaper than flying the whole family to the next port. Get that boat to radio their boat to inform them. Has anyone heard of someone doing that?

[@davidhoffman1278]

Yes, once the lines are "cast off" you are not going to be able to get back onboard, probably even if the ship hasn't moved a single metre away from the pier. It's like once the gate people move the passenger bridge away from the aircraft, you aren't getting onboard. The pushback with the aircraft tug is set to begin and they won't delay it.

[@cvn6555]

That happened on a flight. The guy sitting in front of us got off the plane at a short layover then somehow did not get back on before we left. We were on the runway and freaking went back for him. Had to wait for a gate then wait for a spot to take off. Got in 40 minutes late despite the pilots hustling to make up time. Everyone was pissed at this genius.

[@baysidethrills3322]

They only wait for you if you book an excursion with the cruise line.

[@michaelcampbell5186]

Lol people I bet you blamed Ccl and asked for money back versus owning up to their responsibilities

[@ridgedog2317]

All cruises post the departure time so they have absolutely no excuse.

[@bigsky2063]

Debark? Where did they get the wood? Is that why they were late, they were busy buying firewood? Do the staterooms not have heaters? This is incredible!!! ....if a person leaves a ship, they disembark.

[@paulhodireff9260]

Well s**t! A participation trophy don't make up for missing the boat!!!

[@EtzEchad]

Now, that's a vacation to remember!

[@largol33t1]

I was told that in Cancun, one cruise line tried to be nicer about this and called multiple taxis to search every bar near the beach and round up all their passengers 30 minutes early to make sure they made it back. I don't know what brand it was.

[@darellpiper7227]

I know for a fact that Royal Caribbean will wait a little while for passengers. I have heard them make calls and calls looking for missing passengers. And in the past I road Carnival and yes, they leave passengers on the peer.

[@colincampbell767]

My rule of thumb is to be back on the ship one hour before the official 'all aboard' time.

[@frankreese6776]

That's a good rule

[@largol33t1]

Great advice. I wouldn't push my luck. I'll be IN LINE at least half an hour before they call "all aboard!"

[@BaltimoreShipspotting]

Are ship departures secret or something? There's so many videos of people missing their ship.

[@Meela234]

What an expensive mistake. All those plan tickets they have to purchase now.

[@ShawnQuish0904]

They also could pay for a port authority to take them to the ship on a boat. I had people from my group pay to be taken to the ship that pulled away last year in Grand Cayman. The ship waits 45 minutes after the announced time before pulling the last ropes. People go to the bars (Carlos and Charlie’s, Senior Frogs) and lose track of time. Happens more times than you think.

[@eric0u812]

We ( the group) i was with head up the ship for 45 mins haha we got a standing ovation ( several 100s of ppke on the decks) when we finilly made it back

[@johnthegreek1980]

Sucks for them, you have a time to be back.

[@poopoink3963]

I was on that ship in 2015 it was amazing

[@bradthompsonuk2011]

There was a required harbor pilot on board that liner to navigate it out. At some point, a small vessel would retrieve him from the liner. They could have arranged to bring the stragglers out at the same time. With a severe penalty of course...

[@CanImperator]

Is it ironic that the song "Clocks" is playing in the background?

[@babycakes1402]

We watched people running to the ship on our last cruise this past January & almost got left. Now I understand that 'things happen' &/or if it's a situation where an excursion booked through that cruise-line is running late for whatever reason but otherwise, on a cruise ship, where it's effecting how many other people not to mention the ships timeline to get into the next port(s) on time... You just don't do that. It's just rude, it's disrespectful & you're basically saying to not just the other passengers but also the crew that 'my time is more important than yours'.

[@kaylyn69]

Worked on cruise ships as chief purser, passports are unloaded with the ship agent an assistance given to next port of call, or home. Either way, at the cost if the passenger.

[@theresaconnor2135]

How late were they? Both times I cruised to Cozumel on Carnival we left an hour and a half to 2 hours later then scheduled due to waiting for fellow passengers to come back. So for them to leave they really must have been late.

[@thisizdub]

been on 9 cruises AND NOT ONCE HAVE I EVER GOTTEN REMOTELY CLOSE TO BEING REMOTELY CLOSE TO MISSING THE SHIP when it leaves port. If you dont go on an excursion thru the ship then YOU MUST be sure to get back early.

[@B-ch6uk]

Aren't you perfect...

[@rascallyrabbit717]

not perfect.. just be punctual

[@Pfsif]

At least they'll get a participation Trophy. ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

[@harleydyer1374]

I’m not kidding I was on the same ship as you I must of been standing a couple of yards away I saw the same thing

[@yourbadger5486]

I was on this exact cruise same time probably saw you once or twice when I was on

[@keithfrench8643]

What do they think? The ship is gonna come back for them?

[@Vinnie101a]

Was that the Rossi’s again? They almost missed the boat three ports in a row another time.

[@kimp.dr.n2652]

Always leave more than enough time to get back to your boat. Cruise ships leave on the dot to the second.

[@horace411]

What is the name of the bar when you first dock? I had issues getting back on the boat when I went to Cozumel, walking issues...lol

[@durden2480]

They didn’t miss anything, just go to the nearest Walmart, there you’re on carnival

[@CoolDaddy777]

If you can't be on time,,,,,,,,,than get there early.

[@timh1187]

I don't get the cruise ship thing. Did it once and it was pretty unspectacular. Then again I own property on tilloo cay which is probably kindling and a dirty pool right now lol.

[@josephastier7421]

They can't dock again because it's expensive and complicated and there isn't time. But they can stop at sea quite easily, lower their dock, and recover you that way. Hire a water taxi and chase the ship! Keep in mind that cruise ships are very fast, and not required to stop, it's completely up to the captain.

[@walkmichigan2257]

Most ships will wait a short while for someone, regardless of who they booked their excursion through. Note, I said "short while". I've seen people running for the ship and they waited for them. Depending on the specific situations as far as the port they are in, cruise ships definitely don't want to leave people behind. In their eyes, those are dollars running down the dock. They can't wait forever though. BE ON TIME.

[@montiraruba2831]

When we go on a cruise, we always book our excursions through the cruise excursion desk. It cost a little more but it is safer and you have that piece of mind. These people who missed the boat try to safe a couple of bucks but now they have to fork out $400 to fly to the next destination to catch the boat. The stress and basically ruining their vacation just to safe a couple of bucks. Don't be a cheapskate. Pay the extra dollars and enjoy your vacation. And make sure you carry your passport with you at all times.

[@egreenie3819]

Hey, if they tell you the ship is pulling out at 6:47pm, that doesn't mean 7:00pm. It pulls out at 6:47pm. Lesson learned for them. Grab a flight (if you can get one) to the next port or go home. I was on a cruise in 2005 and the same thing happened to a couple. They had to catch a flight to the next island.

[@australianphotographer234]

After 9 cruises. I am always back at least 1 hour before the ship sails, if it is a tender port , at least the third last tender, don’t risk it, always book longer tours with the cruise line, if the ship sails without the tour group it’s their fault, they must arrange the airfare and costs. On my first cruise the ship waited 3 hours for a bus of passengers only because they booked through the company, otherwise we would have gone. Long story short don’t push your luck.

[@JustHuntVids]

+KyleWuzHere17TV - Jimbo was there on the cruise with us but he wasn't with me when I shot this. The voice is some dude that was standing next to me. I did give Jimbo a camera to get some video footage for me but it wasn't fit for public consumption. ;-)

[@williamporter446]

That so many people are willing to make comments without knowing the full circumstances amazes me. Makes me wonder who is more dumb the family who were late or those who make negative comments when not aware of the circumstances just assumption without basis. I have been in a similar situation when going to airport my taxi ran out of fuel in middle of busy freeway. Replacement cab took long time to arrive as traffic had banked up behind us. Then replacement cab decided to take a shortcut but went through a red light hitting another car. Police arrived and i explained my predicament and they said that i was a required witness as one of the occupants of the other vehicle had been hurt badly. My predicament was irrelevant to them and i missed my overseas flight to London. Fortunately i was able to catch another flight the following day. Ships like aircraft wait for no one unless safety issues are present but a late arriving passenger may not be entirely at fault. Always amazes me how people will defend the accused of the most horrendous crimes as being innocent until proved guilty, yet so eager to crucify this family in such derogatory manner without any knowledge at all about their circumstances. So who are the dumber ones here i ask.

[@E3ECO]

I've noticed the same thing. While I enjoy watching these videos and am inclined to think badly of the late passengers, I know better than to display my nastiness online. It's always possible they ran into some unknown problem that held them up, especially if they had kids with them.

[@lamofonguera7807]

Love that song! Grupomania!!!

[@argent2020]

My question is, can you take the next cruise or at least get a partial refund?. I'm just curious because I never been in a cruise, funny though I'm afraid not because of the cruise sinking or missing the cruise, but because I have no clue on what to do or even how to dress appropriate while aboard the cruise. I want to try one get away from all one of these days in a cruise, but my fear of not knowing keeps me away from doing so.

[@D0NCH33T0]

Excuses: - Bus broke down/popped a tire: The cruise would most likely be called and told to wait. - Tour not affiliated with cruise line or whatever: You should have known that already and either not taken it or taken it a lot earlier.

[@StormsandSaugeye]

Don't be *THAT GUY*

[@toben42]

That was the captain and his crew! Who's driving the boat?

[@marjeune]

I wish they'd recommend to those who miss the ship to fly to the next port of call.

[@SheepEatingDuck]

Left in Cozumel, Mexico. What torture...

[@mattmax11]

When I go on a cruise I'm back 1hr before the actual departure time.

[@robertbrawley5048]

You got to waite in the buffet line . You got to wait in this extra long line . Holy Mackerel why would anyone get a kick out of a cruise ship extravaganza is beyond me

[@robertcunningham1730]

I am reminded of the Lucy episode where she missed her ship to Europe and had to take a helicopter to board it.