princess cruise embarkation process

27 cruise ship embarkation day do’s and don’ts

You've planned your cruise, and now it's embarkation day. You can't wait to get on board your ship and relax, sip a tropical drink and stare out to sea. You're on vacation – woohoo!

Not so fast. You might be ready to cruise, but the ship's crew still is getting the ship ready, having just disembarked last week's passengers.

You must go through the ship's pier-side check-in process, which can take time. Remember, you are one of thousands of people entering a floating city at basically the same time. As with any other secured structure, you can't walk right onto a ship.

The best way to start your cruise is to arrive at the pier expecting some lines and minor hassles — and perhaps a bit of chaos — and then be thrilled if you don't encounter any of them. Keep a level head and look forward to good times once your sailing gets underway.

Here are some dos and don'ts to help make embarkation day as hassle-free as possible.

DO check that you have the necessary paperwork and documentation

The cruise line will send pre-cruise reminders explaining what to expect at check-in, including health and safety procedures. It will outline which documents, IDs, QR codes or other electronic receipts you must have ready.

However, it's your responsibility to arrive at the pier with the proper documentation. I like to print out and bring paper copies of documents as a backup to electronic documents.

Related: Do you need a passport for a cruise?

DON'T arrive at the pier early

Many cruise lines assign passengers a staggered time to arrive at the pier. Arrive early, and you'll just have to wait — often, outside in the hot sun, without access to water, restrooms or other necessities. Arrive at the pier as close as you can to your scheduled time, but don't freak out if you are a few minutes late. You won't be turned away.

DO hand over your big suitcases

As soon as you arrive at the pier, porters will be available to take your large suitcases, which will be delivered later to your cabin. (Dock workers expect a small tip for the service.) Without your luggage, you'll have your hands free for the rest of the embarkation process. Make sure your suitcase is tagged with your name and cabin number, ship name and sail date.

DON'T relinquish your carry-on bag

In your cruise carry-on , pack your medications, valuables, documents and anything else you will need until your luggage arrives in your cabin. Since you're likely leaving from a sunny destination, you also might want to have a sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. If you've come from a cold-weather place, pack shorts, flip-flops and your bathing suit so you don't have to wait for your suitcases to arrive before you hit the pool.

DO be prepared to go through security

Once you prove (through your paperwork or electronically) that you belong on the ship, you will go through security. The setup is similar to an airport. You put your belongings on a screening belt and walk through a metal detector. You won't have to take off your shoes but will have to remove belts and bulky jewelry and clear your pockets.

DON'T try to sneak any banned items onto the ship

Your carry-on items will be inspected via an X-ray machine at the security checkpoint, and your checked bags might be searched before they're delivered to you. While most cruise lines allow passengers to bring a small amount of alcohol, soda and bottled water for consumption in their cabin, make sure you have not gone over the cruise line's allowance for bringing your own beverages on board .

Cruise lines have specific rules for other banned items, which you can find on your line's website. These items will include weapons, fireworks, flammable liquids, candles, clothing irons, incense and anything else that produces a flame. Royal Caribbean also bans martial arts gear, baby monitors and extension cords, among other items. Carnival bans handcuffs.

DO freshen up

After your flight or drive to the port, you will want to freshen up because the fun begins at the embarkation pier. You'll find both official and unofficial photo spots at the terminal. Smile for the shipboard photographers, who will have a backdrop with the ship's name or picture set up, or take your own photos.

DO pause and look up as you enter the ship's atrium

Some ship atriums are impressively high or have cool artwork or chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. You've arrived at your floating home for the week. It's OK to stand in awe.

DON'T expect to be able to go right to your cabin

Depending on when you arrive, cabins might not be ready, as the crew needs to clean and straighten them after the previous guests have left. It's best to stay out of the way of the cabin stewards and instead find a place for you (and your carry-on luggage) to hang out until the ship announces all cabins are ready.

DON'T follow the crowds to the buffet

As the boarding process begins around noon and continues well into the afternoon, many people arrive hungry. Crew members often direct passengers to the buffet — but experienced cruisers know there are other, often less crowded, options.

On Carnival Cruise Line ships, go directly to celebrity chef Guy Fieri's poolside Guy's Burger Joint and indulge in a decadent burger or fries. If you're on one of the newer or recently updated Carnival ships, there's also the embarkation day treat of Fieri's pork butt, chicken and Mac Daddy Mac n Cheese served on the promenade (or Deck 10 on Carnival Sunrise).

Royal Caribbean fans in the know make a beeline to the Park Café for Royal Kümmelweck roast beef sandwiches, an embarkation day rite of passage. A main dining room with waiter service and specialty for-a-fee restaurants also might be alternatives for an embarkation day lunch.

DO head to your cabin when it's ready

Your big bags might not have arrived at this point, but you can drop your carry-ons and take a look to see that everything is to your satisfaction. Your cabin steward likely will stop by to say hello. This is a good time to ask how the air-conditioning, TV and safe work and to ask for any extras you might need, such as more towels, pillows and hangers, or to have the bed split from a queen into two twins. The steward will also let you know how to keep in touch if you need anything extra throughout your cruise.

DO read the safety instructions and check life jackets

Safety instructions will be posted on the back of your cabin door. Look there for the number of your assigned muster station in the event of a shipboard emergency. You'll find life jackets in your closet or elsewhere in the cabin. If you are traveling with kids, now is the time to make sure there is an appropriate infant or child life jacket in addition to a life jacket for each adult. If there isn't, alert your cabin steward.

DO watch the safety video

It used to be that everyone on a cruise ship was required to gather on embarkation day at their assigned muster station, listen to a safety briefing and be checked off a list as having been briefed. As a result of COVID-19, and a desire to keep crowds at a minimum, many cruise lines have moved to e-muster drills.

You are required to watch a video on your cabin TV or cruise line app that tells you what to do in the event of a fire or other shipboard emergency. Your smart TV or app will record that you have watched the video. You may also be required to check in with a crew member at your assigned muster. Those who skip this step will hear their cabin numbers called out over the PA system, which can be embarrassing.

DO make sure the kids understand the safety procedures

Eyes might roll, but now is the time to talk to the kids about the danger of climbing on any railings or standing on balcony furniture. Remind them that other people on the ship are strangers and that they should use the same caution they would at home. Establish rules for how much freedom children are allowed to have on board, where to leave messages for each other and how to reconnect if you get split up on the ship.

DO go out to explore the ship

You'll have time to see a lot during your cruise, but at this point I like to get the lay of the land. You might find a ship deck plan (map) in your cabin, or one might be available at the purser's desk or in the cruise line's app. It's fun to find not only the main spaces but also the hidden pools, hot tubs and other treasures you'll want to return to throughout your sailing. It's fun to do the exploring as a family.

DO sign the kids up for cruise ship camp

While you're exploring, stop by the kids' centers and sign the kids up for the onboard kids program . Staff will be on hand to welcome your progeny and show them around the play spaces and hangouts available just for them. Your kids might need to get bracelets marked with their muster station in case of emergency.

Related: Best cruise ships for kids

DO stop by the spa and fitness center

If you plan to do spa treatments or have hair and other beauty appointments during your cruise, now is the time to book them (if you haven't booked them in advance). Take the spa tour and sign up for the raffle — you could win a free treatment.

If you like what you see in the soothing thermal suite — which typically has hot and cold treatments — sign up now as spaces often sell out. Put your name on signup sheets for fitness classes, as these also fill up quickly.

DO take time to veg out

You don't need to do everything your first day, so if you spot a perfect spot in the sun or shade, rest your weary bones. Fun times are ahead; a little cat nap might be in order.

DON'T assume drinks are free

As you wander, especially out on deck, smiling crew members will be carrying trays of tempting and colorful icy drinks, maybe even decorated with sweet little umbrellas. Go ahead and grab one if you want — just understand you will be charged for the welcome drink.

DO watch your alcohol consumption

We get it, you bought a drinks package (in which case the above drink is included), and you want to make the most of it. But do you really want your first day on board to result in an unpleasant morning after? Better to pace yourself and drink lots of water between adult beverages.

DO take time to unpack

Once you've got the lay of the land, you probably want to unpack and get ready for your first evening on board. Don't put your luggage directly on your bed's duvet; use the luggage mat provided. Find a spot for everything because cruise cabins can quickly become cluttered. When you're finished, stow your suitcases under your bed.

DO call if your luggage hasn't arrived

It takes time to deliver thousands of suitcases to thousands of cabins. But if it's getting close to the time your ship is set to leave the pier and your suitcases have not arrived, alert your cabin steward. (If you've had a last-minute cabin change, look for your luggage by your original room.)

DO take your seasickness tablets

If you are prone to seasickness , plan to take your first pills a couple of hours before the ship is scheduled to leave the pier. They need time to kick in.

DO turn off your cellphone

To avoid costly roaming charges, you will want to keep your cellphone on airplane mode. To keep in touch with those at home and brag about your trip on social media, consider buying a shipboard Wi-Fi package . Crew members will be on hand on the first day to help you log in and connect.

DON'T forget to figure out dinner

Perhaps you plan to head to the main dining room the first evening or want to go casual at the buffet. Consider the option of specialty dining . These intimate, for-a-fee restaurants can be hard to get into (reservations are required) but are usually not as crowded on the first night of the sailing. Plus, some lines will thank you with a complimentary or discounted bottle of wine.

Related: The ultimate guide to cruise ship food and dining

DO check out the daily program

You'll find a list of all the daily activities printed out in your cabin, on your cabin TV or on the shipboard app. Take a look and see what's in store for your first evening aboard.

DON'T miss the sailaway party

This is the first big activity of your cruise and not to be missed. These parties are about music, laughter and the opportunity to check out the crowd you'll be with for the week. Plus, watching the land disappear as your ship heads to sea is a dreamy experience. You're off to new horizons. Grab a drink and toast the official start of your cruise vacation.

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Embarkation day for a Princess cruise ⚓ What’s it like? + latest flight arrival before cruise

Below will give you an idea of what you can expect on an embarkation day to get on a Princess cruise ship!

Embarkation day is the day you get on the cruise ship for the first time!

This is what one of my embarkation days was like in 2023.

Below the information about the latest flight arrivals if you have a same-day flight before your cruise, I will take you through from the time I arrived at the cruise port to when I step foot onto the cruise ship.

I have had 3 embarkation days on Princess cruises in 2023.

My embarkation days were at San Diego cruise port and Vancouver cruise port.

I thought the embarkation process for all of the cruises was pretty easy.

But, different cruise ports may have different experiences.

In the case of San Diego and Vancouver, once you arrive to the cruise port, just follow the signs!

I did not have anything booked through Princess before any of the cruises.

I didn’t book my flights through Princess or have any shuttles booked through Princess.

I got to the cruise port a few days before my cruises to make sure I would make it to the cruise departure city and be relaxed for the start of the cruise.

It’s a good idea to show up to your cruise port city at least a day before your cruise begins.

This way you can arrive in your cruise port city and take it easy before the cruise begins!

What time can you get on the cruise ship on embarkation day?

What time you can get on the cruise ship will depend on your cruise.

When I had my cruises in early 2023, it was possible to select a check-in time on the Princess app, so that’s what I did.

I selected a time that was a bit later.

Part of it was because I thought it might be busier earlier on in the day, and part of it was so I could take my time getting to the cruise port.

Since then, it has changed.

You can check what time your check-in time is through your account at princess.com: How to check your boarding time for a Princess cruise

You can log into your account at princess.com , and look for “itinerary” to see the check-in time for your cruise ship .

It’s also a good idea to check this itinerary because port times can change and you won’t necessarily be notified about it.

Is it okay to arrive for your cruise on the same day it leaves?

What you CAN do, and what you SHOULD do are different!

You CAN fly to your cruise on the same day as your cruise.

But ideally, it’s best to arrive the day before your cruise, if not several days before… just in case!

Personally, having a flight arrival into a cruise port city that is a few hours prior to when the cruise ship will leave seems like an incredibly stressful day!

And not just a stressful day, but a stressful few days before too, as you wonder if you will make it to your cruise ship on time!

Flight delays are not uncommon, and if your flight is scheduled to arrive into the airport just a few hours before, and you have even a slight delay, well… you very well might not make it on the cruise ship!

In addition to flight delays, you might end up spending extra time going through immigration if you have an international flight.

You might also be spending extra time waiting for your luggage to arrive at baggage claim.

If you are flying on United Airlines, you can track your baggage through the United app !

So, it really is a very good idea to arrive for your cruise at least a day before so you can get on the cruise ship feeling relaxed!

What is the latest flight you can book to fly in before your cruise?

The latest flight before your cruise will depend on the cruise port.

If you are flying in the same day that your cruise starts (not recommended!), then you will want to look up how far away the airport is from the cruise port, and how easy it is to get from the airport to cruise port.

But nowadays, you should also keep in mind that flights don’t always go as scheduled, which is why it’s a good idea to fly in at least a day in advance.

If you are flying in at the last minute, you might want to do carry-on only so you can get yourself out of the airport more quickly!

That said, Princess does have flight guidelines for you if you are flying in the same day as your cruise.

And if you book a flight through the Princess EZair , then chances are you will have a same day arrival. You don’t need to book your flight through Princess. Nowadays, I usually like to go to kayak.com to do a flight comparison, and then book directly with the airline.

According to Princess, these are the latest flight arrivals before your cruise.

However, just because these are the official Princess flight guidelines does not mean that this is the best idea!

Flight to US cruise ports

• Anchorage / Whittier cruise port
• Fort Lauderdale cruise port
• Honolulu cruise port
• Los Angeles cruise port
• New York City cruise port
• San Francisco cruise port
• Seattle cruise port

Latest flight before a cruise from Anchorage / Whittier:

For voyages departing Whittier, the latest flight arrival into Anchorage is 5 hours prior to ship’s departure.

Fly into Anchorage Airport the day before and take a train from Anchorage to Whittier on the day the cruise starts! You can also do the 26 glacier boat tour on the day the cruise starts before you get on the cruise ship.

Latest flight before a cruise from Fort Lauderdale:

Latest International Flight Arrival for Ft. Lauderdale: 2 hours and 15 minutes prior to ship’s departure. Latest Domestic Flight Arrival for Ft. Lauderdale: 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to ship’s departure. Latest International Flight Arrival for Miami: 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to ship’s departure. Latest Domestic Flight Arrival for Miami: 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to ship’s departure.

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Latest flight before a cruise from Honolulu:

For voyages departing from Honolulu at 9:00 pm, the latest flight arrival is 5:40 pm for international flights and 6:10 pm for domestic flights. For voyages departing from Honolulu at 11:00 pm, the latest flight arrival is 7:40 pm for international flights and 8:10 pm for domestic flights.

Latest flight before a cruise from Los Angeles:

For voyages departing from San Pedro, the latest flight arrival is 3 hours prior to ship’s departure for domestic flights.

Latest flight before a cruise from New York City:

Latest domestic flight arrival for LaGuardia: 3 hours prior to ship’s departure Latest domestic flight arrival for John F. Kennedy: 4 hours prior to ship’s departure Latest flight arrival for Newark: 4 hours prior to ship’s departure

Latest flight before a cruise from San Francisco:

For voyages that depart from San Francisco, the latest flight arrival is 3 hours prior to ship’s departure for domestic flights.

Latest flight before a cruise from Seattle:

For voyages that depart from Seattle, the latest domestic flight arrival is 3 hours prior to ship’s departure.

Flight to Canada cruise ports

• Quebec City

Latest flight before a cruise from Quebec City:

For voyages that overnight in Quebec City and depart on day two at 5:00 pm, the latest flight arrival on day one is 10:00 pm.

Latest flight before a cruise from Vancouver:

For voyages that depart from Vancouver, the latest flight arrival is 3 hours prior to ship’s departure.

See more about a Vancouver cruise port embarkation day .

Flight to New Zealand cruise port

Latest flight before a cruise from Auckland:

For voyages that depart from Auckland, the latest flight arrival for International Flights is 3 hours and 30 minutes prior to ship’s departure. For domestic flights it is 3 hours prior to ship’s departure.

Flight to Australia cruise ports

Latest flight before a cruise from Adelaide:

For voyages that depart from Adelaide, the latest flight arrival for International Flights is 3 hours and 45 minutes prior to ship’s departure.

Latest flight before a cruise from Brisbane:

The latest arrival time is 3 hours prior to ship’s departure.

Latest flight before a cruise from Melbourne:

For voyages departing Melbourne, the latest flight arrival is 3 hours and 45 minutes prior to ship’s departure.

Latest flight before a cruise from Perth:

For voyages departing Fremantle, the latest flight arrival is 3 hours and 45 minutes prior to ship’s departure.

Latest flight before a cruise from Sydney:

For voyages that depart from Sydney, the latest flight arrival for international flights is 3 hours and 30 minutes prior to ship’s departure.

• London / Southampton
• Rome / Civitavecchia

Latest flight before a cruise from Athens:

For voyages departing Athens at 5:45 pm, the latest flight arrival is 2:15 pm for international and 2:45 pm for domestic. For voyages departing Athens at 7:00 pm, the latest flight arrival is 3:30 pm for international and 4:00 pm for domestic. For voyages departing Athens at 8:00 pm, the latest flight arrival is 4:30 pm for international and 5:00 pm for domestic. For voyages departing Athens at 10:00 pm, the latest flight arrival is 6:30 pm for international and 7:00 pm for domestic.

Latest flight before a cruise from Barcelona:

For voyages departing Barcelona, the latest flight arrival time is 3 hours and 30 minutes prior to ship’s departure.

Latest flight before a cruise from London / Southampton:

Latest International Flight Arrival into Gatwick airport for London (Southampton): 5 hours and 30 minutes prior to ship’s departure. Latest International Flight Arrival into Heathrow airport for London (Southampton): 5 hours prior to ship’s departure.

Latest flight before a cruise from Rome:

For voyages that depart from Civitavecchia, the latest flight arrival is 4 hours prior to ship’s departure.

South America

• Buenos Aires

Latest flight before a cruise from Buenos Aires:

The latest arrival time is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to ship’s departure.

Latest flight before a cruise from Santiago:

For voyages that depart from Valparaiso, the latest flight arrival is 4 hours from ship’s departure. For voyages that depart from San Antonio, the latest flight arrival is 4 hours prior to ship’s departure.

• Bangkok / Laem Chabang
• Tokyo / Yokohama

Latest flight before a cruise from Bangkok:

For voyages departing Laem Chabang at 5:00 pm, the latest flight arrival is 11:30 am for international flights and 12:30 pm for domestic flights. For voyages departing Laem Chabang at 7:00 pm, the latest flight arrival is 1:30 pm for international flights and 2:30 pm for domestic flights.

Latest flight before a cruise from Kobe:

Latest Flight Arrival for Kansai Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes prior to ship’s departure. Latest Flight Arrival for Itami Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes prior to ship’s departure.

Latest flight before a cruise from Singapore:

For voyages that depart from Singapore, the latest flight arrival time is 4 hours prior to ship’s departure for international flights.

Latest flight before a cruise from Tokyo / Yokohama:

Latest Flight Arrival for Haneda Airport is 4 hours prior to ship’s departure. Latest Flight Arrival for Narita Airport is 5 hours prior to ship’s departure

See more about a Yokohama cruise port disembarkation day . See more about the Izumi on the Diamond Princess .

For more cruise port cities, and for current information, see the flight guidelines on the princess website .

More for your Princess cruise:

• Princess cruise activity schedule (including embarkation day activities)
• Princess cruise dining menu (including embarkation day dinner menu)
• Princess cruise wifi
• TV in the Princess cruise ship cabin

A little bit below about my embarkation day experience of getting on a Princess cruise ship!

My embarkation day in 2023.

This will take you through my Princess cruise embarkation day that was on May 13, 2023.

This was a cruise from Vancouver cruise port .

I was in the cruise port city a few days before my cruise started.

On the morning that my cruise started, it was an easy bus ride through downtown from the hostel I was staying at to the cruise port.

Google maps makes navigating public transportation in big cities super easy! Just select the public transit option.

I got off at a bus stop that was a 10 minute was to the cruise port.

• Allegro dining room (12pm to 1:30pm)
• World Fresh Marketplace – the buffet! (all day until 10:30pm)
• Burger and Lobster Grill (11am to 10pm)

Before you get on the cruise ship (so like, now, if you have received your cabin number), it’s helpful to know which part of the cruise ship you are on (front/foward, middle, back/aft) and what deck, so you will immediately have an idea of what to look for.

You can google for your cruise ship name and “deck plan” so you can take a look at a map to see where exactly your cabin is located.

At any time once you get on the cruise ship, you can go get food.

On Princess cruise ships, you can go to the buffet that is on the lido deck at the back of the cruise ship, or at least one main dining room will be open.

You can find the hours of food spots around the ship on the back of the daily activity schedule that will be on your desk when you arrive to your cabin.

HAPPY EMBARKATION DAY FOR YOUR PRINCESS CRUISE!

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Get Ready for Your Princess® Cruise

Make your medallionclass® vacation effortless with these easy oceanready® steps..

There are two places you need to access: Cruise Personalizer® and the Princess MedallionClass app. There are some mandatory check-in steps as well as additional ways to customize your experience – the more preferences you share, the more personalized your vacation will be!

Flights, Excursions & More

Book Flights with Princess 1 Enjoy low prices with flexible fares and the reassurance of booking with Princess.

Book Shore Excursions These award-winning tours fill up fast; get yours before they're gone!

Available in Cruise Personalizer

Browse & Book

Dine My Way℠ Reservations

Choose times and preferences for the dining room and specialty restaurants. Reserve early for the best availability!

Available in the Princess MedallionClass App

Breeze through check-in

Pick up your Medallion in port (or provide any other incomplete travel checklist items)

Get assistance with accessibility or other mobility needs

More info and ways to customize your cruise, what else will i be able to do in the princess medallionclass app.

• Package Upgrades – Add Princess Plus or Princess Premier to your booking to save big on things you're likely to purchase anyway like Wi-Fi, Crew Appreciation, and Drinks .
• Onboard Events – Access JourneyView™ digital planner to view and bookmark activities for your cruise.
• Dietary Requirements – Inform us of any food allergies or dietary requirements such as gluten-free, lactose-free and vegetarian.
• Accessibility Requests – Let us know if you will be bringing a mobility device or if you require visual or hearing assistance.
• Special Occasions – Help us make your special occasions more memorable.

What Else Can I Do in Cruise Personalizer®?

• Lotus Spa Reservations – Book the treatment you want at the time you want.
• Pre-pay Crew Appreciation – Take care of the crew who takes care of you ahead of time.
• Youth & Teen Registration – Registration can be done online before departing, or on paper after boarding the ship.
• Print Your Luggage Tags – Do this step before you leave for less stress en route.

Things to Bring

• Your Medallion – Wear it to the port if you ordered it ahead of time.*
• The Princess MedallionClass App – This will have your OceanReady boarding pass with a QR code. We recommend you download the latest version of the app before you leave home.
• Travel Documents – Double-check that you have all the required docs.
• Two Weeks Worth of Medications – Including contact lenses, as a precaution.

*Currently only available for US residents. Medallion devices will be available for pick up in the terminal, if one was not mailed to you.

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