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What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

arrive the day before unless you live very very close to the cruise terminal

do everything possible online before heading to the cruise port

avoid the crowded areas of a cruise ship Royal Caribbean for instance avoid the Royal Promenade

the muster drill you no longer have to put on your life jacket and go stand in outside in the Heat

Creator's Tips & Advice

Arrive in the city the night before embarkation day
Complete all online pre-registration and check-in before arriving at the port
Have all documents ready before standing in line at the cruise port
Arrive at your scheduled embarkation time to avoid congestion
Check your cabin amenities as soon as it's announced
Book drink packages, dining plans, and activities on day one for discounts

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the cruise due to travel delaysArrive the day before to have 24 hours buffer time
Long lines and delays at the portComplete all online pre-check-in and have documents ready
Overcrowded areas causing stressAvoid buffet and crowded promenades; explore less crowded decks

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I make embarkation day less stressful?
QWhat are the top tips for a smooth cruise start?
QHow to avoid crowds on embarkation day?
QWhat should I do immediately upon boarding?
QHow to book activities and packages on day one?

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TOP 10 EMBARKATION TIPS Embarkation day can be the most stressful day of any cruise. Here are my top 10 tips for starting your cruise off as smooth as possible. Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/donsfamilyvacations/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@cruisingwithdon?lang=en #cruisingwithdon #cruisenews #donsfamilyvacations My Mailing Address is : Don's Family Vacations PMB #471​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 900 Greenbank road Nepean Ontario K2J 4P6 Caribbean Princess Canada cruise Sept 19th 2023 dterris@travelonly.com Discovery Princess April 1st 2023 : dterris@travelonly.com Check out My Two other channels here and maybe subscribe for some laughs. Just Don https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv2wUt_T_d4 Movie Related https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLqcgj22R8Q&t=9s For those of you who are wondering, yes I am a Travel Agent and I work with anyone in Canada and the United States :) Need to contact me with questions or to book a cruise? You can email me at dterris@travelonly.com or check out my website at dterris.travelonly.com check out another video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m2JguVBfxg