Cruise Travel Checklist

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  • Getting to your Ship
  • Arrive at the pier early.
  • Be onboard at least 90 minutes prior to departure.
  • Have your passport and cruise documents in-hand to speed check-in.
  • Onboard Health and safety
  • Plan to take part in the ship's safety, or muster, drill.
  • Ger familiarized with the location and operation of life vests, as well as the emergency exit locations.
  • Take time to explore the ship once onboard.
  • Familiarize yourself with the onboard doctor's location and services.
  • Visit the gift shop to see what items are sold.
  • If your cabin doesn't have its own safe, ask for the option of storing valuables in the ship's vault.
  • Avoid running on the decks.
  • Get a pair of comfortable shoes for the walking you'll be doing onboard and ashore.
  • Shore Excursions
  • Book your excursions far ahead of time to secure your reservations.
  • Ask onboard for advice on what to wear for your excursion.
  • Dress appropriately.
  • Choose to skip a shore excursion and enjoy a quiet day onboard.
  • If you stay onboard, consider a spa treatment.
  • Returning Home
  • Review your final onboard charges statement for accuracy.
  • Consider adjusting the tip, if your service was excellent.
  • Properly label your bags for easy identification.
  • Don't forget your carry-on bag.
  • Plan pickups at the pier.

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Who it's for

This Cruise Travel Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Cruise Travel essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Cruise Travel structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

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  • Save Cruise Travel Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
  • Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Cruise Travel (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
  • If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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