On a Princess Cruise ported in Victoria, BC, my son was late getting back to the ship. Surprisingly, someone called me and asked for his cell # and told me they would wait 25 minutes for him. A courtesy I did not expect ... He arrived 5 minutes later with 4 other passengers who had been delayed in traffic. Cutting it way too close not a good thing.
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Originally posted by:
askeegan
People watching is a fun part of your trip because no matter how quirky you think you are, there are more odd ducks out there that provide endless hours of entertainment!
Amen! I love to people watch! Being different is what makes the world such an interesting place! 
I'm sure I add my own entertainment for others too! LOL
Happy Cruising!!!
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BonMike
We've watched the pier runners a couple of times in Cozumel and they are fun to see. We make sure we are back in plenty of time so that we get a good spot along the railing to watch. The videos are hilarious.
Now I'll be curious if my cabin will be docked on the right side of the ship or not. lol I've got a new activity to add to my "list of things to do". "Ship Runners"..... LOL If not I'll be sure to find a chair and have my cocktail in hand. 
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askeegan
Funny how it seems that Cozumel is a common place for people to miss the ship. I recall chatting with the one lady in a wheel chair, and that is not how she started out. She and her partner had rented a moped in Cozumel and had missed the ship but she boarded at the next port. Come to find out that the moped tire had fallen off and landed them both in hospital. They were pretty beat up but made it to the next port and back on the ship.
That is awful! 
Not the kind of memories any of us want to make. I hope they were able to fully recover and have some happier cruises!
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People watching is a fun part of your trip because no matter how quirky you think you are, there are more odd ducks out there that provide endless hours of entertainment!
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Watching Pier runners is part of the entertainment you pay more for to get the balcony cabins 
Wow! I never thought about this! lol So tickled to know now that we do have a Balcony booked! Thanks for the tip!
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askeegan
Funny how it seems that Cozumel is a common place for people to miss the ship. I recall chatting with the one lady in a wheel chair, and that is not how she started out. She and her partner had rented a moped in Cozumel and had missed the ship but she boarded at the next port. Come to find out that the moped tire had fallen off and landed them both in hospital. They were pretty beat up but made it to the next port and back on the ship.
How horrible for them, but thankfully they were well enough to continue on their cruise. As fun as the mopeds may be, I would never rent one because you don't know if they have been serviced or in good repair, in a foreign country.
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Funny how it seems that Cozumel is a common place for people to miss the ship. I recall chatting with the one lady in a wheel chair, and that is not how she started out. She and her partner had rented a moped in Cozumel and had missed the ship but she boarded at the next port. Come to find out that the moped tire had fallen off and landed them both in hospital. They were pretty beat up but made it to the next port and back on the ship.
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We've watched the pier runners a couple of times in Cozumel and they are fun to see. We make sure we are back in plenty of time so that we get a good spot along the railing to watch. The videos are hilarious.
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Watching Pier runners is part of the entertainment you pay more for to get the balcony cabins
I've never gotten to see a pier runner. I guess because departure time is always so close or overlaps with dinner, that I'm in the MDR stuffing my face lol
Watching Pier runners is part of the entertainment you pay more for to get the balcony cabins
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