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[carolina2]

Some credit cards used to cover cancellations. I would check into it if you paid by credit card.

[Clover29]

On 7/27/2014 Junebug54 said:

Cannot stand people like that. Always wanting something for nothing. And running to the media. They should be embarrassed. Which cruise line is giving them a free trip? I will avoid them..

The CEO who is giving them a free trip asked that his company not be named, because he was touched by their story and wasn't doing it for the publicity. Good or bad publicity.

[sunala]

Nobody should ever know what those parents are going through.

Praying for that sick little boy.

[Linders Back]

On 7/27/2014 Clover29 said:

On 7/27/2014 Junebug54 said:

Cannot stand people like that. Always wanting something for nothing. And running to the media. They should be embarrassed. Which cruise line is giving them a free trip? I will avoid them..

The CEO who is giving them a free trip asked that his company not be named, because he was touched by their story and wasn't doing it for the publicity. Good or bad publicity.

[garmer]

As others have said, that's what travel ins is for. They are probably not the only ones who couldn't make the trip for some reason.

Shame on them. They should be more concerned about their sick child instead of using him for potential financial gain. His recovery should be the only thing on their minds, not a missed vacation. Probably thought the dough would come rolling in from strangers when they went public.

I'm sorry for the boy but, the parents actions are disappointing. I don't think the network should have even aired this. It seems so obvious that this is a money grab.

[Lila Belle]

On 7/27/2014 sunala said:

Nobody should ever know what those parents are going through.

Praying for that sick little boy.

You're right, no parent should have to go through that, sunala.

[Tinkrbl44]

I knew a travel agent that specialized in cruises (I think) and she always emphasized that if you can afford the cruise, you can afford the insurance ...... too many things can go wrong other than illness .... hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes ..... you get the idea.

BTW ...... how much is cruise insurance? Anyone know ?

[gazelle77]

Anyone who would book an expensive cruise like that SHOULD HAVE bought cruise insurance just in case an emergency comes up....no matter what it is. It is their fault not to have purchased insurance.

[Clover29]

On 7/27/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:

I knew a travel agent that specialized in cruises (I think) and she always emphasized that if you can afford the cruise, you can afford the insurance ...... too many things can go wrong other than illness .... hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes ..... you get the idea.

BTW ...... how much is cruise insurance? Anyone know ?

I wondered the same thing, so I went looking. Here's one example, since I think you just wanted a ballpark type idea:

"If you're between 35 and 59 years old and plan to insure a cruise fare of $1,599 per person, the cost of Travel Guard's Gold plan would be approximately $95. The per-person cost bumps up to $125 for travelers of ages 60 to 69 and $175 for travelers between 70 and 74 years of age. (Cancel for Any Reason coverage is available as an add-on for 1.4 times the base plan cost.)"

This is what it covers:
Trip cancellation = 100 percent of insured trip cost
Trip interruption = 150% of insured trip cost
Trip delay (maximum of $150/day) = $750
Missed connection = $250
Baggage and personal effects loss = $1,000
Baggage delay = $300
Medical expense = $25,000
Dental = $500
Emergency evacuation/repatriation = $500,000
Accidental death & dismemberment = $10,000

[Lila Belle]

On 7/27/2014 gazelle77 said: Anyone who would book an expensive cruise like that SHOULD HAVE bought cruise insurance just in case an emergency comes up....no matter what it is. It is their fault not to have purchased insurance.

Really. How inconsiderate it was for that child to get cancer just before their cruise.

I suppose they've learned their lesson the hard way.