How soon can you check-in for a Royal Caribbean cruise?

How soon can you check-in for a Royal Caribbean cruise? You can check in via the app beginning about 45 days in advance up to the morning of your sailing. Checking in via the app allows all guests in your party to board more quickly on your sailing day.

What do you wear on embarkation day?

What do you wear on embarkation day? Comfort is key on embarkation day, and it's okay to keep it casual on the first day of your cruise. Many people wear bathing suits underneath their clothes or pack their suit in their carry-on so they can head to the pool right away.

Does everyone get a SeaPass on Royal Caribbean?

Every person who sails with Royal Caribbean will receive a SeaPass card at check-in on embarkation day. The card is tied to your name and cabin number, meaning you can use it to open your stateroom door, as you would in a hotel.

What not to do on embarkation day?

One sure-fire way to muck up your embarkation day is by smuggling illegal substances or going over your allotted amount of carry-on alcohol. Embarkation day will be much more peaceful if you don't get busted by ship's security. Whether it's drugs, alcohol or a clothing iron -- leave it at home.

What is the earliest cruise check-in time?

Usually, you can expect boarding to begin an hour or two after all passengers from the previous voyage completed the disembarkation process. For the most part, all guests are off the ship by 10:00am, with the earliest check-in time beginning somewhere around 10:00am to 11:00am.

Does Royal Caribbean put a hold on your debit card?

Does Royal Caribbean take authorisation holds for Onboard Guest Accounts? Yes, Royal Caribbean takes a temporary daily authorisation hold for each credit or debit card used for Onboard Guest Accounts. Credit cards may incur up to a 10 day hold and debit or Travel Money cards may incur up to 30 day holds.

What time are rooms ready on Royal Caribbean?

Check if your stateroom is ready After 1pm, check to see if your cabin is ready. You will find your SeaPass cards wedged in the stateroom number sign. If it's ready, collect your SeaPass cards, explore your stateroom, drop off your bags. What is this?

What documents do I need to get off a cruise ship at a port?

Ships that terminate in U.S. ports may require passengers to fill out Customs forms and show their passports to border control in the cruise terminal. Some passengers might be required to meet with immigration officials on board prior to getting off the ship.

How do you get early boarding on a cruise?

What happens if you arrive early for your cruise?

It all depends on which cruise line you are sailing with and how busy the terminal is. Boarding will continue up until one to two hours before the scheduled departure time. If you arrive at the terminal a few minutes before the ship's departure, you will not be allowed on.

Who gets priority boarding on Royal Caribbean?

Priority embarkation is offered to suite guests (except Junior Suite) and Crown & Anchor Society members on the following tiers: Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle.

Are cruise rooms ready when you board?

It's important to note that if you board very early, your cabin may not be ready yet as they're probably still cleaning from the last cruise. Once settled in, or if your cabin isn't ready, it's time to explore the ship and check out everything there will be to do throughout your trip.

Can you go straight to your room on a cruise?

Many first-time cruisers don't realize that they won't be able to go directly to their staterooms upon boarding. Pass the time while you wait for your room to be ready and for the ship to set sail by enjoying lunch on the Lido Deck of the ship. This is a great way to make sure you aren't starving by dinner time!

Is it better to board early on a cruise?

The best time to board a cruise ship is obviously when there are few lines and short waits. The trick is knowing when that will be. Unfortunately, it can vary from port to port and ship to ship, but I prefer arriving in the early afternoon, usually around 1 or 2 p.m.