RDOD 102: Don't Miss the Boat: Common Reasons Cruisers Get Denied
Rope Drop: On Deck - A Cruise News and Planning Podcast
Release Date: 05/27/2025
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info_outline🚢 Rope Drop On Deck – Episode Title: "How to Get Denied from Boarding a Cruise"
Welcome aboard another episode of Rope Drop On Deck, your go-to podcast for cruise tips, news, and laughs on the high seas!
This week, we’re diving into a topic every cruiser should take seriously: how to accidentally (or not so accidentally) get denied from boarding your cruise. 😬 Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned sailor, these are the things you don’t want to mess up.
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🚫 Main Topic: Don't Miss the Boat: Common Reasons Cruisers Get Denied
Here's what could keep you from setting sail:
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🤰 Being too far along in pregnancy
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🚫 Packing banned items like alcohol, weapons, or irons
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🤒 Arriving sick or showing symptoms
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📄 Forgetting your required documents – like a passport or birth certificate
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🕵️♂️ Triggering security concerns
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💳 Not being paid in full before check-in
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📝 Lacking parental consent for minors traveling with one adult
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🕐 Simply arriving too late to the port
We break each of these down, share real stories, and give you tips on how to avoid these cruise-killers. Don’t miss this one—it could save your vacation!
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