Cruise ships can legally depart without waiting for passengers who are late returning to port. Most passengers left behind are those who booked third-party excursions. Cruise lines typically ensure returning passengers for their excursions, with crew members in communication with the ship. Late arrivals for these excursions are rare as the schedules are planned meticulously. Third-party excursion operators also have high success rates for timely returns, ensuring compatibility with cruise schedules and minimizing risks for travelers.
"Many crew members and avid cruisers can tell you about seeing 'pier runners' sprinting down the dock only to watch in horror as their ship pulls up its gangway and sails off into the sunset without them."
"Very few, if any, pier runners are passengers who booked excursions through the cruise line. This is because the cruise line is liable for having all passengers who book their excursions and tours back to port on time for departure."
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