10 Things to Do as Soon as You Board Your Cruise Ship (2024)

[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@ninasimonetti4819]

Wipe down frequently touched items in your cabin with lysol wipes: door handles, tv remote and buttons on the tv, the phone, drawer and cabinet door pulls, bathroom faucets, and all counter surfaces.

[@decorator125]

Toilet paper holder. Toilet handle.

[@susanmarie3425]

The drawers themselves prior to putting clothes in them!

[@carolecancelmo2061]

I do the same thing

[@marybarnum437]

Spray lysol everywhere , bed , pillows and the carpet..

[@RoamingwithRover]

Unless you are using Lysol correctly it is not doing any good, most people do not know the proper way. Read the instructions.

[@JeanieD]

I always want to unpack as soon as possible- I can’t really relax and feel “on vacation” until that’s out of the way.

[@mr.balloffur]

I agree

[@victoriagough5769]

I agree, wholeheartedly! When I’m unpacked, then I’m on vacation!

[@shordae]

Same here once everything is put away, organized, hand sanitizer in purse then the fun starts 😊🙏🚢

[@Anyk572]

Same

[@WillieJohnson-z4g]

Do you have tips for special needs cruisers requiring mobility assistance?

[@cancerfish66]

I like to do the muster drill and grab a bite to eat, then explore. Those are the things I like to do right away. Then I go to my cabin as soon as I can and unpack.

[@LifeWellCruised]

You’re right!! Thanks for sharing

[@Sarah-dn6kw]

Embarkation day tomorrow!!! Can't wait! RC Wonder of the seas

[@marybarnum437]

We are going on that ship for the sencond time, cruise is January 12, can't wait. They have the best bacon I have ever eaten in my life, try it.

[@TennTimes]

I would have loved to see some info on procedures ‘before’ getting onboard, like parking in the terminal, walking or shuttles to the terminal from parking, process through customs, times to arrive, where your bags get dropped, how your bags are tagged, etc.

[@ErikaEmody]

It depends so much on the cruise line and the port. So many variables.

[@robinshultz2927]

I get a beer in a beer mug and then keep the mug until I go home. I use the mug for my coffee. Cruise ship coffee cups are just too small and I hate juggling 2-3 cups of coffee from the coffee machine to the table. An iced latte in the afternoon made from the milk at the cereal station is another bonus.

[@cassandramccoy3173]

great idea, although I don't drink beer, I'll have my husband purchase a beer mug, and I'll be set for my coffee and latte's. Thank you for the tip!

[@anitaclue9868]

We do the same with embarkation drink in RedFrog Tervis cup and use for coffee the rest of the trip &. @ home 😊

[@tammystreasures8766]

I just checked in for my next cruise in 21 days and have already watched the safety video. I always study the deck plans before the cruise, so I’m not lost when I get on board. I will even look at menus online to see what specialty restaurants to go to, or if I even want to go to anything besides the main dining room. I have never been to a sail away party because I’m not crazy about crowds, but I enjoy watching the shore fade away. I either watch from my own balcony or find a quieter space on one of the decks to watch.

[@nailsofinterest]

I've never been on a real cruise, but before we went to Vegas, we did that for our resort!! Sadly, my husband was injured, badly, and we never got to go. 😢

[@patti1044]

We are fortunate to travel as we are retired. We do choose to travel with just carry on luggage. We have learned to enjoy a big brunch before boarding and watch the safety video at the hotel. I will select an 11:30 or noon boarding time to allow the original crush at the port to clear. Once onboard we will stop at muster before we head to the cabin to drop off our bag. As soon as we can get into the cabin we will unpack. Then we head out to explore the ship.

[@Glynda-p7r]

Just want to tell you how special it was for me (and my husband) to meet you yesterday in Fort Lauderdale 😘.We enjoy your channel so much as you always give us relatable material and I have used several of your tips like the- put safe contents in a bag so nothing gets lost under the lip by the door. You and your family are just as lovely in person as you appear on video. From Glynda the Good Witch of the North 😘😘

[@LifeWellCruised]

You’re so sweet! Thanks for your kind words & it was lovely to meet you & your husband as well :)

[@wpatrickw2012]

7:53 when meeting our cabin steward I made sure to tip him over and above the automatic gratuity. I also made sure that he took all the chargeable items out of the cabin refrigerator so I would have room for my caffeine-free sodas I brought with me.

[@marilynnoel2610]

At sail away we like to watch for the pilot boat to come pick up the harbor pilot from the ship. It’s fun to watch him exit the ship, often via a hanging ladder, onto the pilot boat. We will cheer for him/her and they might wave in return if many cruise passengers are joining us. Best to do this from the panorama deck. You might have to go from side to side to find the pilot boat as it approaches. Sometimes the cruise captain will announce which side of the ship they will be using in his sail away announcement.

[@Kimberfae]

Heading to Bermudan! My first cruise . Leaving Nov 3rd ❤🎉

[@karenhoward]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@a.hostling7254]

NEVER, EVER put detailed information like this.. your home/car etc is vulnerable to theft. Post photos after trip etc

[@verneatheaseldon5320]

Enjoy 😊

[@MrGilperc]

Norwegian Breakaway? I'm on that cruise.

[@russsnider7375]

Have a great time!!! Cruising is a blast! 🎉

[@Sam4got]

I put my clothes in packing cubes- unpacking is a breeze/ put my luggage under the bed and I’m good to go.

[@marybarnum437]

Packing cubes are fabulous, only way to cruise.

[@ruff113s]

On a cruise from Singapore, where I dilocated my knee in the airport (days before cruise), I waited until 2:30 to board and that was my greatest embarkation day. No lines, went straight to muster drill then to my cabin and unpacked as my luggage was already in my cabin, plus the attendant was right there and able to assist with anything I needed as I was the last passanger in his cabins to arrive. Since then, either h ave the hotel hold my luggaage or drop off luggage at the ship, do some sightseeing, and watch safety video before getting on the ship.

[@madchatteress]

I hope you were able to enjoy your cruise despite the knee dislocation? How was the cruise? I was considering a cruise out of Singapore on Princess or NCL to explore SE Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia.

[@charleshamilton9274]

Here are some of my embarkation day rituals: 1. I keep a brief list on my iPhone of items for my room steward; e.g., Are the items I specified pre-embarkation in the room? Will housekeeping always be in the early afternoon as I requested? How best reach the room steward. You know, practical stuff. As I am an old geezer, I keep a list, again on my phone, of the names of the staff who’ll be my guardian angels during the cruise. Of special note is any bartender who knows how to make a great Bloody Mary. Although the cruises I take are always “gratuities fully included” I ensure those who make me happy are acknowledged with some spending money. 2. I unpack my iPad, Apple Watch and iPhone chargers, get those plugged in, ensuring the plugs actually work; 3. Magnets for the walls for announcements, tickets, etc. 4. Are there plenty of towels and boxes of Kleenex? Yes, I am old and those things matter! 😎 Then I head off for lunch, a cocktail or two, then a nap. Exploring the ship is tomorrow’s big adventure!

[@suzannecarrollphotography3928]

Great suggestions!

[@fanndisgoldbraid3183]

Mustering is much easier than it used to be. It’s really fast and you might meet some fellow cruisers if you are a social person.

[@_echobravo]

I much prefer a late embarkation. The crowds are gone from the terminal and there’s no waiting to board. I also want to go directly to my stateroom and not lug any baggage around longer than necessary. Still, I do understand your reasoning and preferences 👍🏽🛳️

[@silentgamer7629]

I'm going on my first cruise in March with carnival your videos are so informative

[@melodeekistner2936]

We like to go right to the MDR for lunch. THAT feels like vacation to us! We've done the Panama Canal and Quebec City to Boston this year. Maybe Alaska next year?? Fun to be cruising again. And your videos have been so helpful and fun.

[@kenyattaclay7666]

I actually like to play my embarkation time by ear. I agree that if you are a first time cruiser or even if it’s the first time at a particular port you should probably get there early. However depending on how the port is laid out I like to drop my bags off early then leave, go get something to eat and maybe walk around for a bit but as I said, that depends on the port. For example the port in Vancouver is easily accessible to walking to the port from your hotel, dropping off your bags then finding somewhere to get something to eat. You can even take time to walk to the steam clock which is only about 5 minutes away. However the port in Seattle can be a bit confusing and it’s probably better to just get there early and get on the ship as soon as possible. Also one tip for anyone leaving out of Vancouver, don’t try going in where all of the taxis and ride share drop everyone off. If you go up the ramp and use the entrance to the convention center (on the other side of the Pan Pacific) you can find the entrance to drop your bags off and not have to wait in that long like for the elevator for the elevator.

[@tomarmstrong1778]

Thanks for this info. Going on our first cruise in February on Princess. Super excited and but nervous.

[@markb8954]

Nothing to be nervous about at all. Just get to the boat on time, don’t overpack, don’t overthink anything.

[@pinklucky61]

I love getting to cruise port as early as possible, after all you're paying for that first day! I get FTTF for CCL for that reason, also for early debarkation as I'm an early riser by nature.

[@kw1lts]

In your cabin, check for bed bugs before you unpack. If the Cruise line has to put you in a different room, you don't want to repack everything that may noe have been exposed to the bugs.

[@darrellvivianpeters6631]

Great advice!! Unpacking is a must and not rushing around on that first day makes things so much more enjoyable...leave lots of time to get to the port...viv

[@sarahruiz1215]

As soon as we get onboard, we will do the muster drill. Next steps would be to get a bite to eat and explore the ship a bit until we are able to head over to our cabin.

[@davekemo9683]

Exactly what I do in that order

[@FelixTorres-wl5vt]

I'm team early embarkation, normally have a drink package. Why not take advantage of what you pay including lunch. Most cruise line don't require room card if they're not ready, you can use your boarding pass.

[@debramyers3571]

I love to book a specialty restaurant for lunch on embarkation day when I can catch a good sale. ( booked several this week on black Friday sales!) I hate the buffet crowds.

[@suzannecarrollphotography3928]

First I heard of that 😊

[@kene8895]

Perfects tips Ilana.... Thank you!

[@Queensguy]

Going on my first cruise in two weeks! Your videos have been very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@theresebentzoni7941]

10:14 Love your videos .! You always remind me of something I forgot . Also some great tips on things that may have changed . Thank you 😊

[@Buddy69Love]

Hi Ilana, I do the Muster Drill, grab a bite to eat and hangout on the Lido Deck😁 Thank you for sharing

[@GracefulStrengthCoaching]

Your videos have been very helpful. Going on my first cruise on NCL this coming week and I’m going Solo. And suggestions for solo cruisers?

[@pamelalambe1356]

I find the main bars, atrium so crowded on embarkation day and long waits. So I suggest heading a more out of the way bar for that mimosa. Also if your room is forward or aft, walk down and take those elevators, the middle main elevator bank is the busiest. ( and people bring on a lot of large luggage themselves idk ,so they fills up quick ) . Is nice to look around right away but avoid elevators as much as possible. Guess it depends on length of your cruise but it is much more relaxing to look around the next day. Never miss sail away, stop unpacking and just go up ha !! I do agree with unpack right away but not on sail away time.

[@nanetteyauger5163]

We went on one cruise for our 15th anniversary. We were so stupid as we were up the night before packing so we were so tired that we took a nap and missed all the sail away events. Then other than going on a couple shore excursions we pretty much stayed in our tiny dark room except for meals and taking a walk around ship. I forgot we went to coco Cay but even then we stayed to ourselves. I enjoyed our cruise and would love to go again but doubt if we could afford it and my husband is partly disabled now and we live on his retirement. Would love to go on our 45th anniversary next year. I would definitely check out more of the ship and events.

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Ilana, Thank you for sharing some really good tips all makes your cruise 🚢 a lot easier & happier all the best Lin 💖🙂👍

[@iancheng6527]

This is my first time on the cruise ship.Thank you for all the informations.

[@OhioTravelswithKris]

My first cruise is in april 2026. Love your videos. Carnival horizon abc islands

[@ErikaEmody]

You picked a great first itinerary!

[@kriskringle7347]

@@ErikaEmody yep! KZbin group meetup as well @CME Traveling, @SeaLeg Journeys, @Ocean2Ocean and more

[@LisaBena]

Love your boarding outfit with shorts under dress. What brand is it. Love your videos

[@laurazeller2014]

Thank you, Ilana! Next cruise for us is November 9 out of Ft. Lauderdale.

[@LifeWellCruised]

So exciting!!

[@104Margie]

Off topic but just wanted to say is I bought the portable hangars you recommended on Amazon and I absolutely love them! I used to bring several wire hangers with us and leave them there on the ship. However since we’ve retired we no longer get things to the dry cleaners!! Thanks for the tip!!❤

[@pamelalambe1356]

I just got them too for our next cruise. And yep I used to bring the wire ones but I ran out too! ha

[@betruetoyourself8738]

Thank you for another informative video. Always wonderful tips and advice. Blessings and Peace 🕊 🙏 ✝️

[@martinmorgan4215]

Very informative, thanks. Getting a lot of tips for my upcoming first cruise. Solo on NCL.

[@loriannmckeever3752]

Thank you so much for this good info!!!

[@eminiarvii]

Hi Illana..50 days to embarkation. Yes whenever it is on my app I watch the safety video ahead of time…then i head straight to the muster station…then i am up having a 2 slices of pizza and a Heineken. Thats where i was when i called out to you😂😂For me my ‘ vacation’ does not officially start until I am unpacked😂

[@inthegreatwide]

Lots of helpful tips in here, although it feels a little jumbled at times. Thanks for the reminder about where to pick up our cruise cards if they're not given to us in the terminal, and thanks for reminding us to book the shows we want to see ASAP once we're onboard 🙂

[@MidgeBorsilli]

Muster first, lunch second, but never in the buffet!

[@donbarron5349]

Once you've unpacked you will feel free and actually on vacation.

[@dogisgodspelledbackwards1733]

I guess that another thing to think about if you’re staying at a hotel before you go on the cruise then check if that hotel has a shuttle to get to port and when that shuttle leaves for the port when you do your port time

[@stevengolden9009]

On our last cruise in May, embarkation was horrible. On our upcoming cruise, we are going to do a late arrival time and we have priority boarding. Also there is an NFL football game nearby so anyone going to the ship early is going to hit a crowd going to the stadium.

[@natashav6432]

First time cruising with fam in 2025 icon royal carribean . Your videos have been so helpful!

[@kimberlyyarnell9162]

Thank you very much for your videos and tips! I like your top. Is there a link for it on Amazon?

[@kathybellamy5207]

If you want to eat in MDR on embarkation day, remember to wear appropriate clothes to board ship. We always arrive at least the day before and stay in hotel in cruise port. This makes organizing our suitcases, picking out what to wear, etc easy to do. First thing I do once on board is find our room and grab our cards. If possible, we will leave our carry on bags. Check in at muster station and then grab a drink.

[@maigirllez1753]

What ship was the one you showed ? It's BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@ArleneKing1372]

I saw this somewhere, but it was mentioned when you put items in your safe, you also leave your house keys and your car keys (if necessary) in there, so when you leave for your return trip home, you aren’t frantically looking for your keys!!! One time I slipped my house keys into an outside pocket on my suitcase, only for the wrong suitcase to be delivered to my home and I had to wait over 1-1/2 hrs for my suitcase & keys to come back. Fortunately, the other lady only lived about 10 minutes from me so she was able to drive here to get her suitcase! Because she knew the remaining suitcase wasn’t hers, the driver took it back with him! So glad it wasn’t winter!! I used to keep a “secret” key hidden outside, but haven’t done it for a few years. Now, I have to make plans to do it again. (I’m getting too old to clamber up some outside shelving, move a small window, then do contortions to undo my 2nd lock, then my door lock! Then, climb back down without killing myself!! 😊 )

[@madchatteress]

I have a fanny pack I wear on the airplane. I keep my keys in that and place into the safe so that my keys are always on me when I'm traveling back home. I accidentally left my keys in my suitcase once and found myself late at night outside my place frantically trying to locate my keys.

[@alexislamanna9266]

What cruise line state room is at 6:00 in this video please? 😻 the one with the seating area on the left across from the bed on the right. And what level state room?

[@shitsugane]

Great videos! And you look great too - good dress style!

[@perumalgovender8914]

Thank you I am going 2 time I enjoy it we are going on 28 Feb my self and wife thank you

[@chrissandblast5010]

I took an Alaska cruise in May, first time solo. Went to my cabin and got my card. It didn’t work so I got a new card. I went in and started to put my jewelry away and my safe didn’t work. No problem, they came and put a new battery in it. A few days into the cruise, my door wouldn’t open. They had to change the whole lock. 😂. No worries, it made the cruise more interesting. Looking forward to my next cruise next month.

[@dking1362]

Great attitude!

[@glpeter51]

We're going on 2 / 7 day cruises back to back on the same cruise Carnival ship...and staying in the same cabin...Do we pack everything, leave the ship and come back on or can we leave everything in the cabin and stay on board...? Also celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary on the cruse...Going to bring decorations, string, magnets.... Do you think it would be inappropriate to ask the cabin steward to put the decorations in the room, giving them extra money , while we are out ?

[@gregblair5139]

Great presentation. Is there another one for the end of the cruise?

[@ronleven1944]

My strong suggestion is to bring disinfectant wipes & wipe down the phone AND the TV remote. Perhaps the door handle and drawer handles.

[@Kraken_Mybutt]

so your cleaner can touch everything every day all over again?

[@annapatton4544]

I usually add to it the top of the nightstand, light switches, faucets and the toilet seat. I had to spend too much time in hotels when travelling for work, so it's already a habit is really the first thing I do in the room.

[@billkallas1762]

For me, tomorrow is embarkation day. Since my cruise is 21 days, I've got two large checked bags, a carry on, and a personal. I hope I can dump my carry on, into my cabin, after I board. I should be at the ship by 10:00.

[@SharonPerson-hm9ds]

Happy sailing!!!

[@PineGeri]

How can I obtain a priority check-in with Disney cruise lines?

[@davidlarson2534]

My mother had been on every cruise available in the 80s, even the Yangstee River cruise (no longer available). What I would like to know is, in your opinion which is the most romantic cruise?

[@marybarnum437]

Yes, we did not all the way around the outside of the ship. They had outside food only on ses days.

[@kendaldeaunta]

I’m solo cruising with a room share option with another solo cruiser…any tips for co-existing with a stranger for a week?

[@decorator125]

I did this and it was wonderful! Just show each other respect. Most people who choose to share a room are social types who are comfortable meeting new people. It will be just great!! Enjoy!

[@Sonita9260]

Hi Ilana, I enjoy your videos because they are very entertaining and informative. Question, If I book a cruise and pay for it completely, Can I ask for adjustments if the cruise price is reduced or if they offer more perks. Greetings.

[@patriciabarrow9761]

Thank you...much appreciated.

[@mrsd4910]

I remember 1 cruise we didn't try the free pub onboard until day 5 and were so sorry we had missed out on it!!😅

[@markb8954]

Free pub? As in free beer too?

[@heleneboisvert-gravelle8081]

I never commit to a time to board the cruise ship. We always fly in to the cruise port city and we cannot predict whether we’ll be on time or not. My main priority is getting a good flight.

[@Amber-fh9yi]

We always go to the dining room and find where we are sitting for dinner. And change it if needed.

[@GayesyJ]

Absolutely! Request a table by the window nice and early if you would like one. It really does pay off! ☺️

[@esgwat]

We failed to do this last cruise and were stuck in an undesirable location the entire cruise.

[@suzannecarrollphotography3928]

All about the window! 🪟

[@billcook4768]

(1) Celebrate having a drink package and start getting your moneys worth. (2) Pass out in your room from the alcohol and stressful travel getting to your cruise. (3) Wake up at 1:30 am, realizing you’ve wasted your first day. Uh, not that I’ve ever done that :)

[@themonkeypuzzle]

😂😂 Bill! Never mind the 17 things you "should" have been doing.

[@FaithPickles]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@annapatton4544]

lol, we set an alarm for 5 pm on the first day when decided to crash.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Perfect tips llana thank you! 🎃🤎🧡🛳️🛳️🛳️🧡🤎🎃🖤🎃🧡🍂🍂🍂🍃👻👻🍃🧡🛳️🛳️🧡🤎🖤🤎🧡🍂🍂🍂👻🍃❤️🍂🛳️🛳️🧡🤎🎃🖤🖤🖤🎃🤎🛳️🛳️🧡🧡🍂🍂❤️🍃👻👻👻🍃🧡🧡🤎🎃🖤🖤

[@simon5005]

Two weeks from now on my way to Boston Port for 7-day Canada cruise on Jewel of the Seas!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@markb8954]

We’re right now heading toward our last port of Halifax. Weather has been fantastic. In the pool and hot tubs daily.

[@rosadelctorres2405]

The first thing I do is muster station after getting the card. Make sure to eat something because the drink package might sneak up on you early on. Sorry, but I'm one of those that lives off the suitcase. 😂. I travel solo, so I use the "neatly folded pile system " used vs. clean 😂😂😂. Ziplock bags to sort undergarments in a similar fashion. 😂😂😂

[@rebeccascott6268]

Hi can you give a name of good 3 party shore excursions company in these ports. Antigua, st Lucia, Barbados, and st Martin ? We go on celebrity Beyond 10 night southern on Nov 15 2024. Thanks ❤😊

[@debracartier2947]

Use Clorox wipes to wipe down phone receiver, light switches, door handles, etc.

[@LishAnnDe101]

I wish they (carnival at least) enforced the arrival time, sucks when the line is super long and you can see peoples arrival time on their sheet and they arent supposed to be there for a few hours. Very frustrating

[@sashamellon822]

Miss pooparie ! Thanks for all these tips xx

[@terrymurphy9054]

Out of them all, Princess, but I cruise on carnival

[@sharonsmall6195]

May I ask...what is the dress you're wearing at 5:15/14:12? Looks like it has shorts?

[@jessicatorralbo6673]

When doing the muster checkin through the app will it cover both Travelers?

[@anitaclue9868]

Typically no. Each traveler has to do the muster

[@MiriamPena-g7n]

Please let me know if I can use the cruise phone to call to another cavin, and take a stroller for my baby

[@markb8954]

Yes you can use the phone to call another room. And yes, you can bring a stroller.

[@edwesby5752]

As a D+ cruiser on Royal and an Elite cruiser on Celebrity (my two favorite cruise lines), I always plan on getting to the port by about 10:30 AM so can enjoy the early boarding that those frequent cruiser clubs offer.. The most stress that I have when cruising is fear of an accident or mishap that prevents me from getting on the ship. (like a huge traffic accident that completely blocks the highway; of if we are flying to the port, a plane delay). So I never mind getting to the port early and just waiting to board. Once I/we are there the delays boarding and getting our cabin do not bother me. Our first stop is generally an eating place, buffet or cafe. Then we generally go to the main dining room to check out our table (we always request a table for 2 so need to make sure that's honored). Then we just find a place to relax until the cabin is ready.

[@Nrustica]

Have you ever been seated at a group table with strangers? I love it. By the end of the crews we're all familiar and conversant

[@edwesby5752]

@@Nrustica YES, we have been at larger table with "strangers" on some cruises. Our experience is that can be good some times and bad other times because some guests don't want to be at the table with the group. We have had people disappear from our table after the first night never to be seen in the dining room again. And we have had great people who were super friendly and loved to make conversation every evening. AND, we have had tables for two where the table were so close together that it was like being at a large table; we eventually made friends with the people at table on both sides of us ........ had a great time too.

[@shordae]

Totally agree we fly in, a little stressed until u actually make it there cause sometimes flights can get cancelled or delayed 😊🙏🚢

[@wendybelfry1110]

Embarkation was a nightmare for my first cruise. There were two ships at the port which had so many people that my anxiety went through the roof. Not sure if the first boarding time or the last one would’ve made a difference.

[@DBR00]

I’ll be honest, as soon as I board the ship, I do the muster drill and then I post up in the casino. I pick my favorite machine, grab a seat, and then wait until the casino opens!

[@Susannatad87]

is it you, my aunt Nora?😂

[@JeffFoss-vy1jt]

Apply sunscreen right away if on a tropical cruise. The intense sun can burn quickly and ruin the rest of your vacation.

[@aaronearnedanironurnn]

Does the virgin version of alchoholic drinks count as chargeable alcoholic drinks?

[@truckerbugBR549]

We have only cruised on Carnival. We have never had to make reservations for the shows. Is this something new or is it still the same? We cruise again in April and want to be fully prepared.

[@StacyLawlerThomas]

So correct me if I'm wrong...but once you get on the ship, you have to go to your cabin to get your cruise card? But your room might not be ready yet? I'm a bit confused.

[@yeeaahhzz]

cruise cards are outside your room

[@tracieyannibelli9896]

**ADVICE PLEASE: If I'm a foodie and if I do not prefer a crazy, loud atmosphere, what's the best cruise line you recommend?

[@LifeWellCruised]

That’s a good question, I’ll try and answer that in an upcoming video

[@patriciabarrow9761]

This is totally off subject of this video. But I hope you can help. We are thinking of doing a New England cruise on Princess. My husband is very skeptical about NYC. Can you suggest a somewhat affordable close to cruise terminal hotel?

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@patriciabarrow9761 staying in Secaucus area perhaps? We’ve stayed at Fairfield in North Bergen and there are shuttles across to port (at a cost)

[@robertahenhoeffer2853]

Where can we find the beach tote you have with the frill ?

[@1365rene]

When you say we can watch the safety video on our mobile phone. When are we able to do that only at the time of check-in at the ship or can we do it at the time of check in on our computer at our home?

[@markb8954]

Once you get informed by the cruise line that it’s ready. We did ours at home the day of cruise.

[@debratrani8583]

Your hair looks fabulous.

[@lewstoner2566]

If you have main dining room table reservations. Then go to main dinning room and find out where your table is located.

[@dustindunkin7673]

Thank you

[@shordae]

Awesome info another thing I do as soon as I get in cabin is send any items that are wrinkled to cleaners to steam or iron clothing so everything’s ready for dress up nites etc 😊

[@decorator125]

I bring a spray bottle with me when I travel, and I spray my clothes with water to get the wrinkles out. I understand that this is not suitable for all fabrics. 😊

[@barbara.schulman334]

Always immediately put your phone and IPad on airplane mode