The Boarding Day Trick Most Cruisers Donβt Know

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The creator explains how cruise passengers can utilize express boarding to bypass long lines at the terminal and reach their ship quickly. This method is not a paid perk or a loyalty benefit but an incentive for completing specific tasks within the Royal Caribbean app before arrival. To qualify for the express line, passengers must scan their passports using the app scanner, enter all personal and contact information, upload a selfie for every group member, and submit a health questionnaire within 24 hours of sailing. Completing these steps allows for a faster verification process at the terminal. The video also covers common boarding day mistakes, such as placing essential travel documents in checked luggage or failing to have a backup of the set sail pass. Additional advice includes using luggage tag holders to prevent tearing, utilizing porters for heavy bags, and dropping off passengers and luggage at the curb before parking a vehicle to streamline the arrival process.
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I basically skip that line. I've learned that there's a way around it.
There's one thing I do on every cruise that really lets me get to the ship ridiculously fast, sometimes in under 10 minutes, from curb to gang way.
If you do all four of those things, when you submit the health questionnaire, boom, you should see the express boarding option in your set sale pass.
It's all about preparation, and that's really the difference.
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