4 Things to Never Do the First Day of a Cruise (Plus One Thing to Always Do!)

There are just some things you shouldn't do the first day of your cruise -- here's why: ❌ DON'T head straight to the buffet: It's one of the most crowded places on embarkation day. ❌ DON'T automatically eat dinner in the main dining room: Specialty restaurants are often less crowded and -- on some lines -- carry a reduced cover charge. ❌ DON'T take the elevator if you don't need to: They're super slow on embarkation day -- you might be waiting awhile. ❌ DON'T skip the muster drill: The ship won't leave until you're checked in. ✅ DO take a tour of your ship: Get your bearings and decide which venues and spots you'd like to hit first (we recommend starting at the top and working your way down!). ➡️ For our FULL list of Do's and Don'ts for your first day onboard a cruise ship: https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles/22-dos-and-donts-for-your-first-day-onboard-a-cruise-ship