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Secrets of the Perfect Cruise Boarding Time

Professor Melissa
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👁️ 4K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 4:35
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I person personally aim for that 2 to 2:30 p.m. boarding time that's my personal sweet spot because I can then avoid most of those crowds at the terminal

if you're one of the first to log in and check in online as soon as it opens you'll have first dibs on your preferred Cruise boarding time

boarding later however does have a little bit of a downside because it's generally at a time after most folks eat lunch

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Mark your online check-in date on your calendar and log in as soon as it opens to snag your preferred boarding time
✓Save your check-in progress and complete documentation later to secure an early boarding slot
✓Choose a boarding time based on your travel logistics, such as flight arrival or driving time
✓If you want to maximize time on the ship, select an earlier boarding time slot

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing the best time to board for their first cruise — Consider your travel logistics and desire to maximize time on the ship; earlier slots are popular but later slots offer convenience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best time to board a cruise ship?
QHow can I secure my preferred boarding time?
QWhat factors should I consider when choosing a boarding time?

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Many cruisers wonder about the best time to board a cruise ship, and my advice is -- well, it's not what you probably think. In this video, I'll share my cruise boarding sweet spot, and tell you why I think it's best. You can also read my complete cruise embarkation guide at my blog at https://profmelissa.com/embarkation/ ------------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers You can view this guide in written form on my blog here: https://profmelissa.com/cruisingguide/ ------------------------------------------------- Love cruise content? Check out my blog at https://profmelissa.com/ and get all kinds of tips, tricks, and ideas for your next cruise vacation, including port and excursion reviews, cruise advice, and more. You can also get my FREE Ultimate Cruise Packing Guide when you sign up for my cruiseletter at https://profmelissa.com/subscribe/ ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/