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"I agree that most people can take private tours without real concern under most circumstances. Notice the disclaimers in my sentence.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tHowever, to say it is only a scare tactic is also not fair. Sometimes a private tour is a \"one man operation\". I've taken private tours with larger companies, but I have also done some great tours with a \"person\" holding a sign. Not much reputation risk. In other cases the private tour could be offsite or a \"on your own experience\". Taxi's, buses, traffic, or unforeseen circumstances can happen. \n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tEver been late for a meeting? Ever been stuck in traffic? Hike took longer than planned? I've had these things happen in my own backyard so I think it is fair to say it can happen to others.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tWhen do I take ship tours? I am a time sensitive person and will always leave myself a cushion. I would be more inclined to take a ship tour when the time window is tighter than I would normally choose but the excursion is something that I wouldn't want to miss. A tight timeframe with a ship tour can help reduce stress vs the alternative. \n "
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