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Things They Don't Tell You about Cruise Ships Part Twelve: Early Arrival

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Creator's Key Takeaways

when you're looking at that cruise ship itinerary and it says the ship leaves at 5:00 on Saturday you think you have plenty of time to make it to the port

arriving the night before gives you more flexibility

when it says 5:00 departure they don't mention that they want you on board usually no later than 2:30 or 3:00

why not get your vacation started early

Creator's Tips & Advice

arrive the night before your cruise departure
plan for airline delays or traffic
be on board by 2:30 or 3:00 for a 5:00 departure

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

missing the cruise departure due to delaysarrive the night before for flexibility

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat if there's an airline delay or traffic on cruise departure day?
QWhy arrive early for a cruise?

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