Imagine missing your cruise by 30 minutes and already planning your new life in Croatia—then the port authority literally swoops in to save your vacation! That’s what happened to TikToker Claire Stoddard and her friend, who mixed up their boarding time and got stranded at a tender port. Just as they lost hope, a port official showed up with a boat and got them back on board—no punishment, just pure luck. Talk about a wild travel story! #TravelFail #CruiseLife #LuckyBreak #TravelStories #ViralTikTok #Travel