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Embarkation Day

7 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Cruise

26/02/202526/02/2025

A first cruise is an exciting experience, but it can feel a little overwhelming with all the information online you may be bombarded with. In this article, we look at seven tips that will help make your first cruise an … Read more

Tags cruise cabins, cruise info, cruise packing, disembarkation, Embarkation Day, first cruise tips, money saving, ports
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Cruise Luggage 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Sail!

11/12/2024

If you haven’t cruised before, you might be wondering what will happen to your luggage when you reach your cruise ship. In this article, we look at everything you need to know about luggage when taking a cruise. Are there … Read more

Tags disembarkation, Embarkation Day, luggage, luggage tags, suitcase
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What to Expect During Your First Day Onboard a Cruise Ship

22/10/2024

If you are going on your first-ever cruise, you might be nervous and excited – and be wondering what to expect when you arrive at the port on that first day. In this article, we look at your first day … Read more

Tags check in, cruise port, cruise terminal, Embarkation Day, security
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6 Cruise Rules You Should Never Ever Break!

17/02/202604/09/2024

I am lucky enough to cruise a lot. I have built a business around my passion – which is cruising! There are certain rules I never break when it comes to booking and going on my cruise. In this article, … Read more

Tags check in, Drinks package, Embarkation Day, speciality dining, travel agent, Travel Insurance
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9 Reasons Why You Should Get an Early Check In Time – (And 4 Reasons to Not To)

17/02/202604/09/2024

With most cruise lines, you can check in online prior to your cruise, and select a check in time. How long before your cruise you can do this varies from one line to another, but how do you know which … Read more

Tags check in, cruise info, Embarkation Day
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7 Embarkation Day Mistakes That Catch Out Unsuspecting Cruisers

30/07/2024

Embarkation day is an exciting day. I am usually counting down the days to my cruise, and I can’t wait to get on board and start exploring! There are a few things that can catch out unsuspecting cruisers. In this … Read more

Tags banned items, cabins, cruise tips, Embarkation Day
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7 Reasons To Sail From Your Local Cruise Port

02/07/202512/06/2024

There are many great reasons to sail from your local cruise port. If you can find a suitable itinerary and ship that will suit you, it’s something that might be worth considering. While many people like to fly away to … Read more

Tags Cruising from the UK, Embarkation Day, Fly Cruise Tips, ports, southampton
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5 Things You Should Do on Embarkation Day – Straight After Boarding

02/07/202520/03/2024

I am lucky enough to cruise many times a year, and there are five things I always do once I get on board. Find out what those five things are in the article below. I am quite an organised person, … Read more

Tags cruise tips, Embarkation Day
Embarkation Day

What Happens On Embarkation Day – And You Can Avoid Additional Costs

18/06/202513/09/2023

In this article, we look at what happens on Embarkation Day – and how to avoid any additional costs. Embarkation day is very exciting – you are finally going on your cruise! We look at what happens and what you … Read more

Tags cruise tips, Embarkation Day

How Early Can You Board a Cruise Ship? – Cruise Line Guide

06/11/202416/07/2019

During this post, we will explore how early you can board a cruise ship based on advice from the following lines: We will also look at whether you have to keep to the embarkation time given to you by the … Read more

Tags cruise tips, Embarkation Day

Hey hey hey, I'm Emma and I LOVE cruising! I took my first cruise when I was 11 and I've been hooked ever since. I create cruise content across YouTube, this website and my social accounts, all with the aim of helping you to find, and take your perfect cruise. 48,000 people receive my best cruise tips, insights and guides every week. You can join them for free by clicking here.

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