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"We actually book cruise line excursions for multiple reasons besides the fact the ship will wait for us.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tThe first reason is low stress when choosing them. We look to see which excursions via the cruise line web site we like, usually the ones that include wild life viewings, and pick the ones that suit us. This process is usually accomplished in one sitting. \n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tSecond, we can use the OBC issued to us in advance by the cruise line to pre-pay for most of the excursions. Then, once onboard we can use the OBC given to us by our TA to pay for the rest. \n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tThird, if a port is cancelled at the last minute, the excursion fare is automatically refunded to our account, no questions asked.\n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tAnd fourth, if we have issues with the delivery of an excursion and/or the guide, which rarely happens, we can usually get some form of compensation from the cruise line. I think on 30+ cruises, this has only happened twice. \n \n\n\n\t \n \n\n\n\tWe've also on occasion booked private tours, but this usually only occurs on either a transition day or pre/post cruise when the cruise line doesn’t have any to offer. \n "
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