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Seven Corners is the same - in the schedule of benefits it states that trip cancellation is up to 100% of non-refundable insured trip cost...

This is what it has under Payment of claims in the World Nomads policy underwritten by Nationwide. "All benefits payable under this Policy shall be reduced by the amount of any credit, voucher or refund provided by any Common Carrier, Travel Supplier or any other third party." So, based on that wording, my air would not be covered if the airline issues a travel credit in lieu of a refund.

I'm confused. Everything I read on insurance company sites says they cover non-refundable items. Anything that is refundable whether that refund is travel credit or actual refund of payment is not covered. So, after reading that, what would be the benefit of insuring a refundable deposit? Wouldn't the insurer just deny, since you are getting that back? Am I misreading something?

The 2 bags we have are 17x24, but have wheels, which makes them closer to 26, so I know they wouldn't be allowed as airline carryon due to the size of the overhead bins. However, laying flat on a scanner, there would be no problem going through. We've carried on in Galveston, Miami & Ft. Lauderdale and all those scanners were larger than airport carryon scanners. Never been to the Seattle port so no clue. And as for those who worry about me handling my luggage, believe me, a 39 pound suitcase is not an issue for me. I have taken my own luggage on board on many cruises - ever since hubby's cuff links went missing. Why he put them in checked luggage is beyond me. As for those who say the risk is too small to worry about, it's all gonna be okay - until it isn't. A 1% chance of losing your luggage is no big deal until you are in that 1%. And yes, I worry on the flight as well, but just don't know how to pack for Alaska in an airline carryon.

I chatted again & that person said it can be measured with the suitcase laying down. I guess we will find out the truth on Sunday when we get to the port. I just remember the scanners in port being a lot larger than the airport scanners. I feel like I asked about this when we first booked, but the search function didn't help & it was probably back in 2019 when we booked that first 2020 cruise, so things could have changed since then anyway.

Thanks for the info. The port scanners on our Carnival cruises could accommodate a full size suitcase. They don't care how tall they are, since they lay down on the scanner. They only care about the height/width laying down. Our new suitcases are smaller, but still 26 inches when you take the wheels into account. Now I am wondering if they meant laying down. Maybe I will give them a call in the morning.

I thought I had asked this before, but maybe not. Does NCL allow you to carry on your own regular-sized suitcase? All other cruise lines that we have sailed will allow you to do so - you go through security just like when you are in port or at an airport. NCL chat says nothing over 24x18, but I never know if chats are real people or just programmed bots.

This will be my first NCL cruise, so I'm a complete newbie when it comes to their site. I haven't complete the process, only because I do want to be able to change the time if need be. So I guess I will just wait. Apparently the problem our friends are having is a widespread NCL glitch.

Anyone know if you can change your selected check in time? Trying to check in with our friends, who are having technical difficulties at least until tomorrow. So, if I can select a time with the ability to change it if need be, I'm good with that. I just don't want to select my time tonight, then find it full when our friends get ready to select.