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This Embarkation Day Decision Affects Your Entire Cruise

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All Things Wagner
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👁️ 6K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 12:45
What This Creator Said
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AlaskaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the ship cannot leave are you listening the ship cannot leave until every passenger does muster it's a legal requirement

pick a realistic time and follow that time as you'll hear a little later the crowds can get backed up

carry your patience no no no don't click off wait we are currently on the Celebrity Solstice in Alaska

we have experienced it more than once that it is clearly on our cruise lines website list that it is an item that is allowed

Creator's Tips & Advice

Download the cruise line app before your cruise
Pick a realistic boarding time and stick to it
Carry a change of clothes and swimwear in your carry-on
Use luggage porters at the curb instead of hauling bags yourself
Put plug extenders in checked luggage, not carry-on
Carry allowed alcohol in your carry-on

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Everything at the port will be new and foreignUnload luggage with the luggage porter at the curb; don't haul bags yourself

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I pack in my carry-on for embarkation day?
QHow do I choose a boarding time?
QWhat are the best tips for a smooth embarkation day?
QHow do I handle luggage at the port?
QWhat should I do once I'm on board?

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