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First Cruise Embarkation on Princess? Tips for 2025!

The Port Lowdown
The Port Lowdown
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👁️ 12K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 6:41
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

embarcation day is the most hectic and craziest time of your whole Cruise Adventure

get your passport yes I know as American you could Cruise some route without having a passport

order The Medallion before embarcation yes it will cost you $10 per reservation but it really is worth the money

time your arrival choose either come in very early or come in much later

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a passport for emergency situations
Download the Princess app before embarkation
Order the Medallion for faster boarding
Know prohibited items to avoid confiscation
Pack a carry-on with valuables and a change of clothes
Dress comfortably and bring a jacket

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not having a passport for emergenciesGet a passport as it's easy and necessary for flying back from port
Long lines during embarkationTime your arrival early or late to avoid the middle crowd
Room not being ready until 1:00 p.m.Carry essentials in your carry-on and plan activities before room access

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I do to prepare for my first Princess cruise embarkation?
QHow can I make embarkation day more efficient?
QWhat are the key tips for first-time cruisers on Princess?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Your first embarkation day on Princess Cruise Line? We have helpful tips and tricks to make your first experience great! We’ve cruised on Princess for several years and want to share important lessons we learned to help make your cruise vacation terrific! 0:00 Intro 0:28 Passport 0:54 Download the App 1:10 Order medallion prior 1:37 Know which things are prohibited 2:12 Pack A Carry-on 2:23 Dress comfortably 2:43 Bring snacks 2:57 Time your arrival 3:20 Where to eat? 3:57 Muster Drill 5:21 Rooms not ready until 1:00pm 5:38 Travel light walking in Finding value and getting some tips from our videos?  Support us: Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdrgdmwIf5Z1qhRf5HIq-g?sub_confirmation=1 and share with your shipmates. ***************** 🎹Theme music by Rafael Deo  🫶Connect with us  Web: http://www.portlowdown.com  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557696962794 #cruiseport #theportlowdown  #cruiseporttips #princesscruiseline