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6 Things to Do as Soon as You Embark Your Cruise Ship (2025)

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👁️ 30K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 13:03
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

after working on ships for 10 years I have seen people do pretty much everything on embarcation day

the first thing you need to do when you get on board your cruise ship is book in any restaurants that you want to go to and book in for any shows or activities that you want to do

make sure that you are booked into everything that you want to experience while you are on board

put your phone on flight mode before you leave and yes that is the piece of advice before you leave port

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book restaurants and shows immediately upon boarding
Check your app reservations after system rollover
Ask crew for alternative dining to avoid buffet crowds
Inspect your cabin for working amenities
Complete muster station check-in early
Fill a water bottle and store it in your cabin fridge

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to do first on embarkation dayFollow the order: book activities, eat, find cabin, complete muster, explore ship
Missing out on reservations for restaurants or showsBook immediately upon boarding to avoid queues and sold-out slots
Drinking tap water on cruise shipsDo not drink tap water; fill a bottle with drinkable water from buffet

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I do as soon as I embark my cruise ship?
QHow can I ensure a successful embarkation day?
QWhat are the key priorities on the first day of a cruise?

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Hey sailors, Doing these things ASAP on embarkation day, can make or break your cruise! If you're going on a cruise this year, these are the things you must do between embarking the cruise ship and setting sail. Ensuring that you prioritise doing the things I mention in this video will mean you have a wonderful cruise. WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching