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Royal Caribbean Embarkation Process & Tips for Boarding Day (4K)

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Caribbean · WinterFrom Fort Lauderdale

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this was from our late december 2021 cruise on the odyssey of the seas

the windjammer marketplace buffet usually located midship on the pool deck is going to be very busy on embarkation day

if you're on an oasis or quantum class ship you might find it less hectic to eat at the solarium bistro instead

remember to take in the views as your ship leaves port

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check large or heavy luggage with porters at the terminal
Keep passport, cruise documentation, and medication with you
Tip the porter about one dollar per luggage checked
Go to the Windjammer buffet early or consider the Solarium Bistro for less hectic dining
Complete the mandatory safety briefing after lunch

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin not ready until 1:30 PMDrop off luggage and explore the ship before heading to your cabin
Windjammer buffet being very busyConsider eating at the Solarium Bistro or other alternative venues

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like at Port Everglades for a Royal Caribbean cruise?
QHow long does the boarding process take?
QWhat are tips for a less stressful check-in process?
QWhere should you eat lunch on embarkation day?

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YouTube Video Description

See what embarkation day was like for a Royal Caribbean cruise ship! We show you what the procedures on boarding day, as well as tips for a less-stressful check-in process at the cruise terminal, plus the top choices for lunch. This was from late December 2021 aboard the Odyssey of the Seas sailing out of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Prohibited Items to bring: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/prohibited-items-onboard-policy Lunch Buffet (Windjammer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7d9QFRVUJk Solarium Lunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmjz6ksqmHg Cafe at Two70: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXquYZdfJIs Odyssey of the Seas balcony stateroom cabin tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg65l2MCS8w #royalcaribbean #embarkation #cruisetips