Royal Caribbean check in process guide!

Here's a step-by-step tutorial how to do Royal Caribbean's online check-in!
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[@gordonrebello6288]

We all remember the snail check-in process of yesteryear. A long snake like line do to the individual check-in process. Imagine 4000 people trying to check into a hotel. When you finally got to a customer service person you filled out a health questionnaire, showed your ID, Credit card, set sail.pass then they took each person's picture and then you waited for your sea pass card. Then back into another line to get on the ship. Took hours to get on the ship especially if the coast guard was doing an inspection. Now, 15 minutes and were at the pool bar!!! Awesome🤣🍸

[@xuanxiiao3350]

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[@bigguy1403]

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[@ladyc3205]

That’s a long process to have experienced and go through. Glad to hear the onboarding process is more efficient too.

[@richardcabrera1583]

I had a nightmare situation once in those yesteryear times. The port of Galveston was shut down for fog. The cruise ship couldn’t even park until noon and still had to disembark. We were packed in the terminal like sardines and there was a line outside a mile long. I didn’t even get to my room until 10 pm. It sucked so bad.

[@christinedelrossi2819]

I love, love, love how easy check in is now compared to years ago!

[@paid4c4]

Matt, you nailed it! It is so easy to check in if you do just a few things to prepare. I always print out documents like Set Sail Pass and have it inside my passport. I also check in using the app and have as much of it completed before we get to the ship. One more thing which you mentioned that is really important. As soon as you gain access to the ship go directly to your muster station and check in, bam you're done and ready to party! Our last cruise on Explorer from the time we entered the terminal until we completed check-in, boarded and checked-in at our Muster Station was exactly 16 minutes. Thanks for a great video. Bill

[@jgill1964]

We recently sailed from Galveston. I watched your videos on boarding day a few months ago. The process was much quicker than I expected. We were onboard the ship within 12 minutes after entering the terminal. Thanks Matt!

[@ProtectiveDadPranks]

Same! Totally easy!

[@RamnathsAway]

Thank you so much for making this video! This will be our first time cruising with Royal Caribbean and I’ve been stressed out about how the check-in process might go for us. Your video has put my mind at ease😊

[@cadmando18]

This was an amazing video for my wife and I, who will be going on our very first cruise ever for our 20th anniversary. We were super nervous but videos like this have helped us feel a little more confident. We did purchase The Key for our Royal Caribbean trip on the Adventure of the Seas, so knowing about those blue signs answered a big question I had. Thank you!

[@davidweissman7050]

Great Viedo. I'm a seasoned cruiser and a retired travel agent. You hit all the points that a first time cruiser as well as a seasoned cruiser should know. The checkin process is very quick. Easier than the old days.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevedj101]

Just got back from The Harmony of The Seas cruise. It was much easier than it use to be checking in, etc. Little lines for security and it was a nice process, took maybe 30 minutes before we were on the ship.

[@patriciawhetnall7310]

Thank you for all the info, I’ve never been on a cruise before and wondered how everything went. Really good instructions. Thanks again 🎉😊

[@Gu671home]

Going on our first cruise next week and we will definitely make use of what you described on your video. Will keep you posted.

[@DanGilleland]

First time cruisers here! Next April on Adventure of the seas 8 night Southeren caribbean!! Love your video! So helpful ! Ive had a little anxiety about check in, you have eased our minds!! Keep your videos going We will take them along with us on the months leading to our cruise!! Thanks!!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

So glad to hear that!

[@VanessaGordon-zh1mh]

Thanks for the information. I’m returning to cruising since the pandemic on May 1 and your information is very helpful. Thank you Matt.

[@cynthiadowling6783]

Hi Matt I was really stressed about this process, watched this video three times prior to our sailing. I did the online first exactly on the first day it opened. We went thru without any problems. Within the hour we had our muster drill done. Thank you for the walk thru. This was our first cruise with Royal Caribbean.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad it helped!

[@uneCENT]

Including muster drill information was a nice touch to make this a complete end to end first day process. Thank you!

[@octaviag6082]

Will be going on my first Royal Caribbean cruise May 7th I have been binge watching all your videos thanks

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Rauhans]

Thank you so much. It’s really helpful. We’ll be Cruise’s first timer soon and you Give all the information that i’ve searched for. 😊

[@thetravelingfoodies]

Navigator of the seas 173 days til our super bowl weekend Ensenada cruise. Our first RC cruise. Been eye’n it for 6 years now finally pulled that trigger. You’ve been such an influence. This video was super helpful. Can’t wait!

[@Northstar2000]

Hell yea mummy! Hope you have a great time

[@evettej7388]

I traveled with Royal Carribean for the first time a couple of weeks ago and was impressed on the whole check in process... From the app to getting on the ship was a breeze! I can't wait til my next RC cruise!

[@deannamarina3811]

Just curious did you check your luggage in or carry it on? And if you did check it in, was it a breeze?

[@bradleyrupp2111]

THANKS THANKS!!! What I have been looking 👀 for THANKS AGAIN

[@williamoday573]

The app based muster drill is wonderful! We always do that the morning of embarkation and then our very first stop on the ship is our assigned muster station. We also always arrive at the port city the day before embarkation. But we typically find an area hotel with a "Park and Stay" package. Sometimes those hotels offer a shuttle either included in the package, or for a modest additional fee. Many of our sailings are out of Port Miami, where presently parking rates for a typical cruise are $25 + tax per night! Off-site parking is usually much less expensive, but of course requires finding transportation to the pier. Still, our experience has been that we save more than enough parking off-site to cover the cost of a rideshare or shuttle to and from the pier.

[@natashalizaire80]

Great video! So helpful will prepare me for my cruise on Liberty of the seas this June! ❤🚢

[@MrPaul9446]

we just got off Monday from Mariner and it was our first cruise since 2017. I was very impressed how they have streamed lined the check in process. it was a full cruise and we did not have to wait to check in. From parking to on the ship maybe 30 minutes.

[@christyschnellhardt6850]

Great video!!1 Thx looking forward to our 1st RC cruise!!

[@blueblood723]

Thanks, very helpful. Going on our first cruise in June 2023. Aloha

[@stevenlamar7836]

Doing my first cruise ever on May 1st. Your channel has made this much more straightforward. Thank you!

[@pierrenivelt2586]

i have cruise a couple of times and all with Rccl and if you are cruising royal... Royal Caribbean blog is the best by far when it comes to informtaion. and to be clear he is not hired by Rccl just a fan of them like most of us :D

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrClickitorTicket]

What ship are you cruising on May 1st? Curious. Thanks!

[@stevenlamar7836]

@@MrClickitorTicket independence

[@MrClickitorTicket]

@@stevenlamar7836 Awesome! Enjoy yourself! The journey is as much fun, if not more, than the destinations! Safe travels!

[@lindsay329]

Love watching these videos

[@lavigne2929]

This helped me a lot as a first-time solo cruiser! Thanks!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad it helped!

[@mistermena8204]

Got a noon check in for our harmony eastern cruise on may27 so excited.

[@kennethbrewer5993]

I checked in for Freedom of the Seas out of Miami on 05/29!!!! So pumped!!!

[@fookputin7526]

I'm on freedom next week out of Miami. Have fun!

[@ErikaOtero-rd8jg]

thank you for this, this is soo helpful!

[@djcampbell7199]

I was totally amazed at how they did the check in…. It was a total cluster f^#% at terminal a in Miami when we got there… I thought for sure that it would be a total nightmare…. 15 minutes later I had a drink in my hand on the pool deck…. It was the most organized chaotic event I’ve ever seen with cruising, I don’t even really know what actually happened in that 15 minute window but it was amazing

[@bugwar5545]

Good to know. I will be there in August so it is nice to learn of possible conditions in advance.

[@sharonseamon9078]

Always check in . I aways print my documents before leaving home. Easy ! Enjoy the cruise.

[@robertgoss7833]

Great video. Thanks for the info. How important is the check-in time? Any problems if you arrive late? Do you have to wait if you arrive early?

[@micahanglen]

First time sailing Royal as a big person, lol. We usually sail Carnival. I appreciate this video to be ready when the window opens!!

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pattio5511]

Great info!!!

[@bjmumm]

Perfect timing. I get to check in for Allure this week!! #can’twaittocruise

[@rockandrollisyourmom]

Thanks Matt!

[@katherinefulmer8116]

Leaving for my cruise tonight! This video came just in time!! Love your videos, keep it up!

[@bugwar5545]

Thanks for the video.

[@stacey2502]

Oh dang, I needed this last night lol but I got it done nonetheless.

[@austinschroeder4197]

just in time for my cruise Saturday thank you so much for all the videos and all the tips you give

[@TyreeTravels]

Great video

[@barbaramoore2070]

Thanks do much for this.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Our pleasure!

[@annabuther923]

As usual, awesome, informative vid 👍🏼 👏Question. Oasis end July w grands 13 & 15. When should I sign them up for the “teen” center.

[@RoamingwithRover]

I literally was just wondering if there was a video about this. I check in in a few weeks.

[@Jimbofromemfo]

WOS Feb 24. First ever cruise. Trying to learn all I can

[@lindastover9541]

Great video ❤❤❤❤

[@Sawyersaviation]

I would also suggest if your flying take an early morning flight, less likely to get delayed and canceled and if it does get canceled you will likely have other flights you can take later in the day.

[@larrywatts3552]

Great 👍 👌 think you matt

[@nicolefink4240]

Nailed it. Last step? Grabbing a bloody to go with brunch at the Windjammer!

[@akeolsson8020]

One thing to remember is that if you have arrived to the USA on ESTA bring a printed copy of the approval to check in as they will ask for it.

[@rymhubbard3412]

Thanks!

[@ericholmes8208]

I'm about to check in for my cruise on Thursday for the November 19th cruise from Fortlaterdale

[@mcardin0517]

Great vid! We are leaving next Sunday on Oasis out of New Jersey. Do we need any Covid test results to bring with us? Thanks!

[@edvaira6891]

Lucky Jenna, with SEVEN upcoming cruises!!

[@DvinityTravels-np2co]

Great Info

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EagleEyeMediaTV]

Matt question love your blog and channel! First time cruising me and my family are going to Rome on the 8 night cruise in July odyssey, of the sea Question should I take a suitcase for each of us me , my wife and two sons or should I combine them and take just two suitcases ?

[@louislokuta2463]

Checking in in 14 days!!!! Jewel of the Seas, Amsterdam.

[@CruiseBolero]

Great video 👍🏾

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Thanks for watching

[@jennifergonzales4299]

Ty so much

[@user-pl9cw8gs7z]

Great video! What if you have 3 staterooms to check in, can that be done on the app?

[@bryanwestover9357]

Very helpful, thanks. One question. It appears our ship time is an hour different from local time at the port, which clock is used when boarding the ship?

[@bugwar5545]

Thanks.

[@cloudstepper]

We appreciated your check in video. At midnight, as soon as check in became active about a minute later, I immediately selected the time. My first available was 11:30am (which I was told is the earliest for this sailing), so I selected it. After completing the rest of the check-in, it wouldn't let me submit (no longer accepting 11:30a), so I had to select 12:00pm and then immediately did the check in for my wife who only had 12:00p available. I called RC and was told that my checkin was actually 11:30a and my wife's 12:00 (apparently all the 11:30a check ins were already filled...that quickly). The RC rep emailed me a confirmation that mine was 11:30a and that my wife could go with me at the same time. So I printed that email. But the website is still showing my check in as noon. I'm glad I called and escalated (the first rep didn't understand).

[@jbob1548]

midnight ship time? EDT? Local time?

[@cloudstepper]

@@jbob1548 - Yes, ship and local time... I live in the same Eastern time zone.

[@kamo4653]

First time with the Key. Am I correct in stating that Royal will send an email close to check in time with another link to reserve boarding time? I’m still confused on that since with the Key we are guaranteed (I thought) any check in time we request. Would you be able to clear this up for me, please and thank you. 😊

[@zallman7526]

Just to be clear, it's ok it's ok to get there early to park just don't go through security/enter the terminal until your boarding time? I have a 12:30 boarding at Port Canaveral and I'm now nervous about the parking situation!

[@ladyslotsquatch2149]

I'm really excited for my first cruise! My check in date is a couple weeks out. What time does it allow you to start the check in? The night before at midnight? Or is it like 9 am the day of?

[@Daz555Daz]

With the RC app - do all guests create their own account or do you all sign in with the one who booked the trip?

[@user-wg4yq1mk9u]

Do you know if people on the same reservation can check in via the app separately?

[@CP_LUVS]

Thanks for all of this! I saw something somewhere to drop bags off before actually parking (Miami Port). Is there a temporary parking area or do they have porters outside when cars pull up to take the bags? I know I'm over thinking it but getting excited and nervous about my first cruise. Thanks again for all the great info.

[@williamoday573]

We sail out of Port Miami frequently. Yes, there is an area at the pier for very temporary (just long enough to offload luggage) parking, where waiting porters will take the luggage and load it onto carts that will be transported to the ship. Don't forget to make sure each bag is properly tagged, and I recommend tipping the porters. Enjoy your cruise!

[@angiedimeglio5379]

We are doing an Alaskan Cruise with the land portion first - how would we know what time to pick for check-in?

[@Korak007]

Do you get your seapass at the terminal or in the stateroom ?

[@williamkennedy1149]

Went on Mariner of the Seas last year and it took over 5 hours to board. All the elderly people were passing out and no place to sit. Im not taking about in the terminal but on the ramparts walking on

[@terrilee734]

Thx

[@SweeteaLady65]

Do you have to use a credit card for the spending card Can I add cash to it?

[@marytrujillo8433]

I completed the check in thus far for our cruise out of Rome in September. When do i get my luggage tags to print out?

[@MileyAndMe]

App vs mobile internet App makes you take a live photo and mobile internet let's you upload a previous taken photo. This was easier for me because my party was not there with me when I was checking in.

[@mommyjeanscorner704]

We have not sailed in a while, so i was wondering after the pandemic, do they still ask for proof of covid vaccination? And if so, do they also require this of kids under 12? Sorry if this has been asked before. Btw, thank you for this great video 😊

[@bigguy1403]

Ok so im checking in my wife and i both... Can i check us both in together for the arrival time or do i have to do one at a time and do the arrival time twice!

[@DATD2211]

I would like to ask if the credit card that you present for check-in must have a CVV / CVC because there are some new cards that give you the CVV digitally but it is not included in the plastic. Should the CVV be included in the credit card?

[@EftonGeary-gk9lx]

Should we drop off the luggage before parking or take it with us on the parking shuttle?

[@bigguy1403]

Everytime i try an ckeck in on the app its down because everyone is blowing it up to check in and we have to go online and do it to get an early check in time....last 3 times.

[@jjfull11]

As always, awesome video! This is the one I've been hoping for you to do. I have a 1030 check in time. In a jr suite so I'm going to utilize the priority embarkation... what the earliest I'm aloud to check in? I heard suites get an hour earlier..so 930? Also, do they board the fancier suites and pinnacles before jrs or is it just go up and go? I would ask the members on fb but feel looked down on in the jr suite. It's like we're the ugly step sister of suites. I know we don't get most things but still want to utilize what they offer.

[@MrClickitorTicket]

LOL! Don't dwell on that feeling of inadequacy....there are tons of people who would love to be in your shoes....or suite! No matter what, enjoy the cruise! Forget about the Karens and the Jones. 😉😉 Safe travels!

[@jjfull11]

@P Smith thanks for that!! I am super thrilled about our room. I'll just ignore the Karen's lol.

[@bugwar5545]

"...members on fb but feel looked down on..." Wow. Is facebook really that toxic?

[@fxst04hd]

We just returned from a 8 day cruise on Odyssey of the sea's and check in was so simple and smooth. Our check in time was at 1:30 and we arrived at the ship at 11am and was able to check in with no waiting. Odyssey is my new favorite ship! So beatiful and clean!

[@ohboy2592]

They let you in the ship at 11am or you started the checkin at 11 and had to wait until 1:30 to board

[@fxst04hd]

@@ohboy2592 they let us board at 11am

[@ohboy2592]

@@fxst04hd ok, thanks. Our board time is noon but we are going to get there around 11 so hopefully we can board before noon

[@camilabenavides1404]

Thanks for the video! I have a question regarding the hand luggage. If I only carry that suitcase, should it be left for inspection and later arrive at the cabin or does it only go through inspection and can I take it with me?

[@cindyertel8511]

You can do either. Give it to the Porter to arrive later in your room or carry it on. It will go thru security with you like at airport and then carry it with you until you can get into your room.

[@jan9053]

Just a quick question: I received my Guest Vacation Documents for my upcoming cruise on Harmony. On one page there are information about „Charge Account & Cruise Ticket“. What should I do with this page, do I need to fill it out and bring it to the ship? I already checked in via app and deposit a credit credit. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@meldurham2824]

Hi there, fantastic video for the pros and for people like me who are newbies to cruising. My question, like many others here that haven’t been answered….my mom from Arkansas is sharing a room with me(from Florida) I am doing the online checking for us both. So the question is, since she’s in another state, how am I going to check her in? Do I just get a screenshot of her and her passport? Or does she need to do this herself? Please please please let me/us know. Thank you again for all of the information you have shared!

[@pattywac5]

I have the similar situation. Our daughter and grandson will be staying in the same cabin with us but they live elsewhere. How do I check them in or do they need to do it separately .. If they do it separately will their check in time be the same as ours? Our grandson is 9 so the only ID he has is his BC. I’m stressing!

[@ericgan123]

does all guests in the same stateroom need to have the apps installed individually?

[@whatitis8785]

I listen to you at 1.5 speed, never change! 😂

[@thomassmith8700]

Cruising out of Galveston, but our hotel is in Houston. Using the Royal Carribean shuttle service to get us from Houston to Galveston on cruise day. Will they be able to get us there at a time we pick so we can board early?

[@ChrisGeeReacts]

Where on the app is the Muster Drill located? I was thinking i would watch it at home before driving to Port Canaveral. Thanks.

[@gainorcg]

How will Royal Caribbean tell me which dock the Explorer of the Seas will use in Citavecchia, Italy for the Oct 29 departure?

[@carolrequet5465]

We are still waiting for our passports (July 8 cruise day). Can we check in online 45 days prior using our Birth Certificates, and then passports on embarkation day….if we get them in time? Or do we still need to bring our BC’s as well?

[@jongriffin2125]

Taking my wife and 3 daughters on a cruise in a few weeks. Other than the insane amount of money it takes to cruise in 2023, appreciate the information you have provided.

[@ohboy2592]

Check out cruises on holidays or around Black Friday and Christmas. Usually can find done good deals around one of those times of the year. Aldo, see what they offer on the ship. We got a cruise for half off one year when we booked on the cruise.

[@jahbern]

When the check in process goes well, it’s great. We have just had the absolute worst luck. One sailing during Covid I sent the rest of my family ahead while I waited with my two little ones to be tested for Covid. We got to the check in desk and AS the agent is scanning my vaccination card the entire system goes down. We were like three clicks from getting on the ship. About 90 minutes of standing there bribing my little ones with vending machine snacks - they were better behaved than many adults 😂 When we finally got on the ship my family had already headed to the pool and started the vacation. We sail next week, so hopefully we will have better luck 😂

[@bugwar5545]

My condolences. I am so glad that that face diaper/ political needle jab era is over and done with.

[@evettej7388]

Who travels in a pandemic??? Smh

[@jahbern]

@@evettej7388 who traveled during the pandemic? Me. I’ve never had Covid - no one in my family has. We are healthy and vaccinated. I did a risk assessment and it worked out in favor of taking a vacation. But hey, making a snarky comment on KZbin is much more fun and easy than a nuanced argument against a perceived risk. I get it.

[@25john70]

Great video! Question: Must both passengers use the app on their phone to check-in, or can just one person use the app to check both passengers in? Thank you.

[@ginasexton9200]

I'm wondering about this, as well.

[@greggosline3558]

Matt, thanks for the video. For two people traveling together, if you use the app to check in, does each person check in on their own app or can one person check in both people?

[@aussieingotcasting9309]

Be good to know

[@timerwin5646]

I have purchased the Royal airport ground transportation to the port. When doing the on line check in what time do i choose for check in? I haven’t received information what time they will be taking us from the airport.

[@jl0320]

Question for the group...Travelling with my in-laws to Alaska on Ovation in June. Two reservation numbers that are linked on the RCCL website. Assuming I have all the necessary documentation, can I check on for all of us on both reservation numbers? Thanks

[@HollyRCB247]

Yes, just did the same for our family cruise

[@baileymessamaker8519]

Do we have to check our bag in? Pretty nervous about it all. It will be in Italy