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What to expect on the first day of your Royal Caribbean cruise

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👁️ 75K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 41:52
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the first day of your Royal Caribbean cruise is a really fun moment in any cruise fan's vacation

boarding usually begins in somewhere in the eleven o'clock hour it can begin earlier sometimes

the key I think really just to understand what is gonna be coming your way with embarkation day it's not a big deal

sail away is a great time it's a really really fun culmination of day one

Creator's Tips & Advice

Arrive at the cruise port at least a day ahead of time to avoid travel delays
Check in early in the morning before noon to avoid the big rush
Keep your travel documents, medications, and valuables with you, not with the porters
Explore the ship to get your bearings on the first day
Go to the muster drill as it is mandatory

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the cruise due to travel delaysArrive at the cruise port at least a day ahead of time
Not knowing what to do on embarkation dayFollow the hour-by-hour guide provided in the video

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to expect on the first day of a Royal Caribbean cruise
QWhat time to arrive at the cruise terminal
QWhat to do on embarkation day
QHow the boarding process works
QWhat activities are available on the first day

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The first day of your Royal Caribbean cruise is a really fun moment in any cruise fan's vacation, because it is when vacation begins and the many days, months and even years leading up to this cruise are finally realized. Embarkation day offers a lot to see and do, and for anyone going on a Royal Caribbean cruise, here is what you can expect on embarkation day. [Subscribe for more Royal Caribbean videos!] https://is.gd/p6dgx0 [Listen to our Podcast] https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast [Social Links] https://www.facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog http://twitter.com/therclblog http://instagram.com/royalcaribbeanblog