Timing is Everything

The most important cruise line tip is to ensure that you get to the dock on time.  If you are flying from another city into the location of your cruise line, make absolutely sure that your flight lands with enough time for you to disembark, travel to baggage claim, find your luggage and then locate a shuttle or taxi to the dock of departure.

The cruise lines will not wait for passengers.  They are on a strict schedule of departure and arrival; the boat waits for no one.  If you miss the boat, you miss your vacation. 

Another important and valuable cruise line travel tip is to read all documents provided by the cruise line and your travel agent.  Prior to booking flights or making any other travel plans, thoroughly read all documentation provided in regards to your cruise. 

There are important contracts, guidelines, requirements and procedures that must be followed prior to boarding.  Again, the cruise line does not care if you didn’t read your documents and forgot your passport or Visa.   They only care that your travel documents are in order, you’ve taken the time to comply with their travel requirements and that you enjoy your stay once on board.