{"id":244,"date":"2022-03-26T19:20:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-26T19:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blerdmeetsworld.net\/?p=244"},"modified":"2022-03-26T19:20:35","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T19:20:35","slug":"embarkation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blerdmeetsworld.net\/?p=244","title":{"rendered":"Embarkation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At the Port<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boarding usually occurs from ~11am until 90 minutes before sailing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The busiest times are the first 30 minutes and the last ~2 hours<\/li><li>Some cruise lines assign arrival times\/windows. Try to be on time; they&#8217;re trying to prevent the entire ship&#8217;s worth of passengers from all trying to get onboard at the same time (not a good way for anyone to start their trip).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, you&#8217;ll drop off your checked luggage outside the terminal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your bag will be scanned and delivered straight to your cabin<\/li><li>Keep anything you&#8217;ll need in the next few hours in your carry-on bag (e.g. medication, a swimsuit for the pool, your passport, etc.). Sometimes checked bags don&#8217;t arrive at your cabin until after dinner.<\/li><li>Make sure your checked bag has a ship luggage tag attached. If you didn&#8217;t print them in advance, you can fill out a tag with the porter. Consider adding a second tag to the bag; they sometimes rip off in transit. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the terminal (or sometimes onboard the ship), you&#8217;ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Show your passport or other accepted ID. On some cruises, they will keep your passport for customs inspections in your destinations.<\/li><li>Get a photo taken (so the ship can confirm your identity each time you come back onboard at your ports).<\/li><li>Set up or confirm your onboard payment method.<\/li><li>Get your cruise card (which is also your stateroom key and charge card onboard the ship).<\/li><li>Get instructions about boarding. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an electronic boarding pass<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Save a copy or a screenshot to your phone in advance, just in case there&#8217;s no wi-fi or cellular signal at the terminal.<\/li><li>Consider printing a paper backup (or have a battery charge pack for your phone)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that taking photos is usually prohibited at security checkpoints. Some locations take this more seriously than others. Ask if you&#8217;re uncertain a photo is okay; you don&#8217;t want to start your vacation with a visit to security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Day Onboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Staterooms generally aren&#8217;t ready for passengers until 1-2pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you&#8217;re onboard earlier than this, relax in a public area or grab lunch.<\/li><li>Try to avoid the busy area and elevator bank where everyone enters the ship.<\/li><li>Some ships will let you drop off your carry-on in your stateroom even if it isn&#8217;t ready. Be quick and kind to the stateroom attendants (they&#8217;re still working hard to make everything perfect for you).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the ship departs, there is a mandatory Safety\/Muster Drill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This explains emergency procedures on the ship<\/li><li>Some cruise lines have virtual muster drills where you watch a video on the TV or your device, then visit your muster station.<\/li><li>Some cruise lines require passengers to gather in their muster stations for a live safety demonstration.<\/li><li>Regardless of the method, pay attention to the information in the safety briefing. In the unlikely event of an emergency, it may save your life.<\/li><li>Note: &#8220;muster&#8221; = emergency assembly. &#8220;mustard&#8221; = a hot dog topping.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the Port Boarding usually occurs from ~11am until 90 minutes before sailing. The busiest times are the first 30 minutes and the last ~2 hours Some cruise lines assign arrival times\/windows. 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