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I THINK THEY WON'T MAKE THE SHIP, CRUISE NEWS

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👁️ 30K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 8:28
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think the people I'm about to tell you this story about cuz I can see them outside my balcony.

They think, well, sail away is at 4:00. So, I have till 4:00 to get to the ship. You do not.

Once customs closes, that's it. The ship can want to let you on all they want. The ship would want you on board to spend more money. They would love to have you on board to experience the cruise, but customs doesn't care.

The warning is, folks, absolute warning is you got to be here at least an hour and a half before your cruise departure time because even if it's 4:00, you don't want to leave it to the last minute.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Arrive at the port at least an hour and a half before your cruise departure time.
Know your exact sail away time, as it can vary (e.g., 2:00 PM or 6:00 PM).
Do not rely on the general sail away time; confirm the specific cut-off time for boarding.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Misunderstanding sail away timeConfirm the exact sail away time for your cruise, as it can vary and is not always 4:00 PM.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens if you arrive late to the cruise ship?
QWhy can't you board the ship even if you see it from the port?
QHow early should you arrive at the port before your cruise departure?

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