Satto95
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Yes, that is one way...but it would also be dependent on whether there is a liveaboard that is sailing during the same time frame that would already fit with the travel plans that have already been made (flights) that are possibly non-refundable or changeable without a huge fee. Insurance would not cover these change fees either because of a non-sail for business decisions would not be covered anyway. Assuming there is a liveaboard that is sailing during the same time period that is acceptable, whether that has space or not...Then the third thing, as @Erica Watson can tell you, is how timely or not that notice is given and at that point, what you are or are not able to do about it. In her case, which I think is quite extreme, she was notified after she already left home to fly to the destination.
Does your friend know how far in advance they have been cancelling or how often they have been cancelling?
He said the information was passed to him in confidence. Although, I would imagine cancellations on guests would not make it so secretive because those guests are likely to say something. Being cancelled on because of not meeting minimum guest requirements is scary. There's little to no recourse if your other travel plans have already been made, regardless of whether you have trip insurance or not. Sailings that are cancelled due to business decisions are not included. To be frank, this is possible with any liveaboard company but your chances are higher for less popular or more obscure boats. I don't know where these 2 boats are in that realm but I also didn't want others to think that cancellations or not even leaving port for not meeting minimum guest requirements don't happen with other liveaboards as well.
Now I'm looking at the MV Blue Manta. They seem to be very active so probably reputable. Have you heard anything about them?