The adventure begins the moment you step aboard your ship. Leave all your cares and worries ashore! Your Stateroom Steward will welcome you and acquaint you with your ship. Relax in one of the ship's lounges and be sure to be out on deck for our "Bon Voyage" festivities. Your first evening at sea is sure to be filled with lots of things to do and exciting memories.

Parking At The Pier
Passengers who are driving should arrive at the pier two or three hours prior to sailing. For your own convenience, please do not arrive earlier as boarding will not have commenced.

For more information on parking and driving directions to many of the cruises terminals in the U.S. click here.

Check-In
When you arrive at the cruise terminal, please have your cruise ticket packet (and passport, if required) ready for check-in. Do not pack your ID in your luggage and then check it with a porter!

Upon boarding, staff members will be on hand to direct you to your stateroom. Your luggage will be delivered as soon as possible. Upon embarkation, the ship's lounges will be open for cocktails and other beverages so you can relax and get ready to sail away. Please be aboard the ship no later than one hour before the scheduled sailing time. For security reasons, visitors are not permitted aboard on embarkation day or at ports of call.

Ship's Security In Port
In order to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding the ship, you are requested to carry your "Cruise Card" and a photo ID with you at all times. You will receive your Cruise Card at check-in or in your stateroom at embarkation, depending upon the ship. You'll be required to present this whenever you exit the ship, and some lines are now taking a digital photo and attaching it to your "Cruise Card"