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A cruise terminal on embarkation morning
Cruise planning

Embarkation is logistics wearing a Hawaiian shirt

Arrival windows, security, muster, and the first-afternoon mistake of trying to do the whole ship.

Embarkation is logistics in a vacation shirt

Arrival windows, security, muster, and the first-afternoon mistake of trying to do the whole ship. Eat. Find the cabin. Leave something for day two.

Passengers boarding a cruise ship
A cruise ship gangway

The day, conceptually

  1. Arrive in your window

    Early is not always better. Follow the line’s instructions.

  2. Security and check-in

    Have documents where you can reach them.

  3. Find the cabin, then food

    The ship will still be there after lunch.

  4. Muster / safety

    Required. Not optional content.

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