I always board as early as possible. Online check in for my upcoming Mariner sailing opened today. I was online at midnight and snagged 10:30 boarding passes for me and my son. We are flying in the day before so should have no problem being at the terminal at check in time. We are also in a Junior Suite, so we should be amongst the first on board. We'll make our specialty dining reservations first thing, hit the muster station, then on to lunch then the pool before sail away.
@bas3q
Жыл бұрын
7:25 People who book later times should really understand that they're basically cheating themselves out of several hours of their vacation (and getting familiar with the ship, eating the food they've already paid for instead of paying more $$$, etc.). Plus, if you book an earlier time, you can always go on later - not the case in reverse. We always book as early as we can and try to arrive at or before that time (within reason) so that we can be one of the first on the ship. This lets us get our vacation started as soon as possible and get first crack at the restaurants, pools, arcades, drinks, etc. etc.
@amyharvey2478
Жыл бұрын
One piece of advice is to watch your Videos!!! Thanks for all of the great information. I will make sure the 1st time cruisers with our group watch your videos as well!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Please do!
@bearwonder1
Жыл бұрын
The fastest way to get on board the ship.... leave the family at home and travel SOLO
@jeanzinger9693
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Celebrity is finally having a few solo cabins at a reasonable price. They need to add more but this is a start Buon voyage.
@bobbymeyer5306
Жыл бұрын
💯
@GraduateJLN
Жыл бұрын
Damn…that’s sad
@calcham1
Жыл бұрын
😂😂 Sad but true. I've been on 37 cruises. Some cruises have been planned 18 months in advance. What does my wife do? I'm glad you asked. She waits until about 2:00 AM the day of departure to pack because she claims the pressure makes her pack faster.
@Ryan-719
Жыл бұрын
You can do solo cabins ?
@yvonnemcnaughton455
Жыл бұрын
I always have our documents together in a file envelope. I actually place what I need first, second, etc in order in that folder. I use plastic envelopes from Staples.
@FLPeach00
Жыл бұрын
I love your organization! Do you print your Sea Pass? I’m printing all my docs and wondered if I should do that as well. Your opinion is appreciated. 😊
@Keither754
Жыл бұрын
On the most recent Royal Caribbean cruise I was on, almost every room on my deck between the stairs and my stateroom all had The Key 😅 The benefits sound amazing, but I think it is way overpriced and is definitely out of my family’s budget.
@sportsMike87
Жыл бұрын
show up early. Never denied me boarding.
@CruisN-Steve
Жыл бұрын
Gonna be booking our first Royal Cruise next year for 2026 when they get posted and available. I know it's 3 years away but the wait I think will be worth it. Going to book an Oasis class!
@Severine1020
Жыл бұрын
Yes. We loved it
@billeger5565
Жыл бұрын
Book a suite. Grand suite or above. Worth it!
@williamdelmar3964
Жыл бұрын
Because of our personal situation, we almost always arrive the day before and book a transfer service if we are any distance (not walking distance) from the terminal. Our results have been hit or miss, we have always arrived in time to board but even transfer services incur unexpected delays, and we have had several. Our best “boarding experience” was arriving late where we whisked through and right on to the ship. The lateness was by design by the transfer we took, so we still have plenty of time to board.
@Cory69
Жыл бұрын
yep arrived at 2 for a 3pm all aboard and we were the only ones in terminal lol
@clbert7460
Жыл бұрын
Good tips/reminders for newbies and first timers. I always arrive after 1:30 PM. The lines are non-existent, most people have already boarded and eaten, and I can usually go straight to my cabin with my carry on. But after 53 cruises I am no longer overly excited about going on a cruise, so I’m happy to take my time.
@gsxjiffy6076
Жыл бұрын
53 cruises and no excited anymore huh? time for something new to do....
@clbert7460
Жыл бұрын
@@gsxjiffy6076 You are right but actually I’m chasing points for the top loyalty tier right now. I’m on track to achieve that by March 2024. Then I will go back to land vacations for a while.
@edwesby5752
Жыл бұрын
I think major emphasis should go on getting to the port a day or more early. A friend of mine missed his cruise (with his son) because of bad weather in the departure city that delayed the pilot getting to the plane. He had an early morning direct flight the day of his cruise and would have gotten to Florida by about 10:00 AM. The airline rebooked him on another flight (since the pilot was not available) that had a stop-over in Atlanta. By the time he got to Florida it was too late to board. On one occasion we had a flight booked from RDU to Boston and after we got on the plane the pilot announced that there was an issue. Basically they could not start the plane because the on-board computer would not boot-up. So we sat for over an hour while they found a tech to fix the problem. Fortunately our cruise was not until the next day so we were safe. But if it had been same day we would have been in trouble getting to the ship on time.
@ronjacobson2051
Жыл бұрын
Used RC transfer from seattle to port. At airport, they have check-in area for the ship, give you blue armband. At port, had special line direct to ship. Avoided long line at port.
@jasonlott4885
Жыл бұрын
If you have downloads of your E-docs make sure to have a screen shot of them or have hard copies just in case your wifi or data goes buggy.
@kilrathi827
Жыл бұрын
Online checkin on the day it opens (I usually check ahead of time and create a calendar event for myself on my Google Planner), and book the earliest possible arrival window for myself and my whole party. Last 3 cruises, that's meant we were on board and relaxing by 1200.
@jeffreylevin9616
Жыл бұрын
This is a repeat. I remember this one. I still love it.
@FraserAtSea
Жыл бұрын
Last week at Barcelona cruise terminal, I saw multiple people taking their hold luggage through on foot, which I'd never seen before. The process of having the entire contents of their bags x-rayed took SO much longer, both for them and for all of the other passengers who had to wait and watch...!!
@brbz369
Жыл бұрын
I always try to have hard copies of EVERYTHING - from passports, to baggage tags to boarding passes...anything at all that you might need for boarding/ID verification. This is just in case my phone battery runs down so low that it won't do anything..and at the moment when it's needed most!
@FLPeach00
Жыл бұрын
I just saw a video of a cruiser reporting their checkin at the port took almost an hour because the Wi-Fi wasn’t working properly, and was completely down at one point. I’ll be taking hard copies as well for this very reason.
@larrywatts3552
Жыл бұрын
All of your tips are great think you Matt 😊😊
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@stevek7068
Жыл бұрын
One more. Be sure to smile at the port agents. In my experience, they work faster if you appear to be in a happy mood.
@annaheh2925
Жыл бұрын
Do not carry on heavy bag. Use wheeled bag when able. So entrance ramps are up hill.
@Keither754
Жыл бұрын
Definitely! Most entrance gangways are uphill and sometimes quite steep. Because my family over packed their shoulder bag carry-ons and couldn’t handle the weight, guess who had to carry them 😂😅
@arcanum70
Жыл бұрын
While I know it's not for everyone. My wife and I love the Key.
@cywoods60
Жыл бұрын
These are some great tips. TFS
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@carolynlewis6232
Жыл бұрын
I know everyone is excited to get on board as soon as possible but I prefer to get on a little later so I don't have hold on to carry-on while waiting for my cabin.
@ProtectiveDadPranks
Жыл бұрын
I’m a get on board fast type. But you’re right. I was holding my garment bag and carry on for 2-hours last time. 😮
@rjl886
Жыл бұрын
I have a cruise booked for September and I’m thinking of selecting a 12:30 check in time, carrying stuff around kinda sucks for a few hours
@ProtectiveDadPranks
Жыл бұрын
@@rjl886 - yeah I’m going on a cruise again in three weeks. My second cruise in four months. I have an 1130 check in. It does suck to carry your luggage but the benefit of getting there early is getting a good parking spot if you get in real late, you might have to walk for a while.
@deoshasmith
Жыл бұрын
Us too
@peggysmith678
Жыл бұрын
We boarded at 12:30 and walked right on this ship. No lines just walk in the door get your papers taken care of, up the ramp and on the ship comment bingbangboom hit the muster station and in our room by the two opening time
@davewechter1620
Жыл бұрын
You nailed it! We do everything you mentioned.
@PatrickWagz
Жыл бұрын
Regarding bringing alcoholic beverages onboard: Liquor: no Beer: no 750 mL bottle of wine or champagne per person, 21 years and older: yes
@daynaal-shammary5141
Жыл бұрын
All tips appreciated.
@akeolsson8020
Жыл бұрын
If you embark in the US and travel on ESTA carry printouts of approval when boarding.
@brianlosure
Жыл бұрын
What is the “set sail pass”? Is that a physical document, or something on the RC app?
@larrywatts3552
Жыл бұрын
all are great tips thinks Matt
@lindastover9541
Жыл бұрын
Great video ❤❤❤❤
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@Ryan-719
Жыл бұрын
I always went early as possibly to maximize time on the ship… even if it means waiting in the terminal for a sec
@NaturallyCarol
Жыл бұрын
We have a Junior Suite booked for Odyssey of the Seas next May. Does that get us priority boarding?
@Davidg0716
Жыл бұрын
Matt, Why has your voiceover sounded so bad the past few times? Did your mic break? Sounds like you're using an old iPhone mic.
@bethanyaudion9441
Жыл бұрын
I disagree with your suggestion to not use a ride share for your transfers. Ride shares like Uber and Lyft can be pre-booked just like car/van services.
@soremekun
Жыл бұрын
The key..... unlock 🤭
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
See what I did there?
@teresa978
Жыл бұрын
If you purchase the key do you automatically get early check in or do you still have to pick a check in time and just walk to the Key area to get on the ship? Also, do you know when RC post their September- December 2025 cruise schedule? Thank you
@pianointhedesert
Жыл бұрын
@teresa978 if you get the key, they will send you an email about a week before sailing and let you know that you need to board before 11:30 for the key lunch. So, essentially, you get any boarding time you want before that in order to be on board for the lunch. I typically still pick early check-in times, but you do still have to check yourself in at some point. You can always pick something later and still show up early for boarding because of it. Check for 2025 sailings starting in November 2023. 👍
@teresa978
Жыл бұрын
@@pianointhedesert Thank you 😊
@BrianAlt
Жыл бұрын
Only 70 notifications? I usually get 103 notifications to check-in.
@anthonystern6161
Жыл бұрын
Didn't know there were any Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminals connected to the London Underground 🤔
@jonathanpace5312
Жыл бұрын
One thing I do is know exactly when the check-in day is and I stay up until midnight ship time and check in at the absolute earliest possible time. That allows me to pick the first time slot for boarding the ship on embarkation day.
@hsvdhnevevvv5567
Жыл бұрын
Our check in time is 11am Could we show up earlier??
@dsia01
6 ай бұрын
How much to pay and tips the porter?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
6 ай бұрын
$2 a bag
@marybarnum437
Жыл бұрын
DON'T PACK YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS IN YOUR CHECKED LUGGAGE..
@shawnferrell1983
Жыл бұрын
How do I book a private transfer? I have a group cruise coming in Feb 2024 and I was worried on how I can get my e tire group there at the same time without using Uber or Lyft. If anyone can help with info it would be appreciated
@dianabonadonna9983
Жыл бұрын
About private transportation to the ship, how is that work? I am doing an Alaskan cruise coming in at Seattle Tacoma airport. How do I get this?
@Keither754
Жыл бұрын
I think by “private transportation” they mean hiring/reserving a limo or other chauffeur service, having family/friends drive you, or driving yourself. (Basically everything besides Uber, Lyft, taxi or public transportation.)
@ronjacobson2051
Жыл бұрын
I used rc transfer at sea tac to ship. RC did ship check-in at airport before transfer. Gave blue arm band; at ship, had line direct to ship. No long lines at port.
@dianabonadonna9983
Жыл бұрын
@Ron Jacobson by rc, do you mean Royal Caribbean? The ship is so far from SeaTac that I was wondering how to get there. Last time we went, my stepson lived in Seattle. I know there is a bus back to the airport.
@ronjacobson2051
Жыл бұрын
Yes, rc=royal caribbean. Trip is about 45 minutes from seatac to pier by bus. I stay at hotel by airport, then hotel shuttle to airport. Don't know if other cruise lines check you in at seatac. Also, I used port valet for baggage off ship, worked great.
@anadominguez4422
Жыл бұрын
Is it an additional cost to use the RC bus to take you to the ship terminal?
@scrapbookingmomma1499
Жыл бұрын
Great info thanks. Question: Can we carry soda on the ship??? Going on Grandeur in 2 months. Thanks
How far in advance of the cruise is the muster station training available to view in the app? (Going on Oasis in September - first time on RC! Love your videos, Matt!)
@jorge0123mj
Жыл бұрын
you might be able to view it now in the app. It is listed under safety. I cruise in August and I have been able to view the video since at least May
@altair3673
Жыл бұрын
@@jorge0123mj - thank you for your help! I see the safety training in the app now!
@FLPeach00
Жыл бұрын
One video that said if you watch the videos too far in advance, you’ll have to do them again. Just a heads up.
@JustbeingCB
Жыл бұрын
We got a GTY stateroom. I haven't been assigned a room yet.28 days until sail date. What will my luggage tags say??? What will I tell the porter if I need to give my room number??
@pianointhedesert
Жыл бұрын
@ReviewsbyC Don't worry, you'll get a room! Some people don't even know what their room is going to be until the day before the cruise. You will have a number to give the porter that day, no sweat. 👍👍👍
@JustbeingCB
Жыл бұрын
@@pianointhedesert thank you 😊
@shannh6724
Ай бұрын
Why would one NOT get their passport AND bring it with them onto a cruise?! Like come on ppl....
@James670
Жыл бұрын
You're not a big fan of The Key? Then why don't you say so during your Q&As?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
Жыл бұрын
Pretty sure I say that all the time
@James670
Жыл бұрын
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog I don't remember you ever doing that. I certainly don't remember you loudly clearing your throat, warming up your voice, leaning dramatically into the mic, or deeply saying "No".
@michaelorr9107
Жыл бұрын
Really shocked and disappointed that your lady had her feet with zbos on up on the seat opposite...nay nay..
@hobby_dude_
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. This makes me never want to take a cruise ship in my life. Holy crap I would hate to go through even a smidge of that.
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