Embarkation Day Checklist | Port Perfect Travel

01

The night before

Complete cruise-line online check-in and save the boarding documentsConfirm terminal name/address and your assigned arrival windowConfirm parking, shuttle, rideshare or transfer planAttach cruise luggage tags to bags you will hand to portersSeparate your embarkation carry-on from checked luggageCharge phones and portable batteriesDownload the cruise line's app and sign inReview weather and any last-minute travel notices

02

Keep these with you

Do not put these in luggage you hand to a porter.

03

Before leaving for the terminal

Double-check every traveler has identificationConfirm all luggage is labeled and easy to identifyTake a photo of checked bags before handing them overVerify valuables are in your carry-onCheck out of the hotel / home without leaving chargers behindAllow extra time for terminal traffic and parkingSet a meeting plan in case your group gets separated

04

At the terminal

Hand tagged checked bags to the correct cruise porter / bag dropKeep passports and boarding documents out and easy to reachComplete security and check-inReceive or activate your room key / wearable if your cruise line uses oneConfirm everyone in the group is through security before moving onTake note of where you parked or your pickup plan for return day

05

First hour onboard

Complete the required muster / safety process as instructedConnect to ship Wi-Fi or the onboard app if neededCheck the daily schedule and show reservation requirementsConfirm dining time / dining room and any specialty reservationsRegister children for kids or teen programs if applicableMake high-priority show, dining, spa or activity reservationsLocate your cabin and drop off carry-ons when rooms openCheck your onboard account / payment method

06

Before sailaway

Verify all group members know the dinner and meeting planCheck whether checked luggage has arrived; report missing bags if unusually delayedPut phones in the correct roaming / airplane-mode setup before leaving domestic coverageReview tomorrow's schedule and any port instructionsTake a moment to enjoy sailaway instead of spending the whole time organizing

Policies vary by cruise line and terminal. Follow the arrival time, documentation requirements and safety instructions shown in your cruise documents even if they differ from a generic checklist.

Embarkation notes