Ship changes itinerary?

[coloradoan]

I've been reading lately of ships changing itineraries. How do you deal with your tour operators (private, not ship sponsored) when that happens? I'm looking at the cruisecal for Cozumel when we're suppose to be there, and 9 ships in port that day! I'm thinking that's a great candidate for Carnival deciding to switch days on that stop. Any experiences with that out there? We'll be on the Elation, with stops at Progresso, Cozumel and Belize.

[kujobie]

Most tour operators will refund you if your ship misses the port. Verify that with them before you book the tour. The ship will not miss a port just because of a large number of ships there. Just means the port will be crowded.

[coloradoan]

thanks Kujobie, I guess it just then becomes a matter of buying a tour at the dock instead of in advance. That sounds a little adventurous, but hey, guess that's what vacation is for!

[TNtraveler]

Nine ships in port in Cozumel is no big deal (except for the passengers!:rolleyes: ). I think the average is more like 11 during 'high' season.