{"id":16019,"date":"2017-01-26T18:12:21","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T18:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/?p=16019"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:38:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:38:05","slug":"6-things-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goport.com\/cruise-blog\/6-things-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things To Do Before Your Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019ve booked your cruise and your sail date is drawing near. Now what? Here are the top 6 things you\u2019ll want to take care of before you board.<\/p>\r\n

1. Check-in Online.<\/h2>\r\n

Most cruise lines will allow you to check-in on their website prior to your sail date. You\u2019ll simply need to fill out all the required travel information and select an arrival time window for the day of your cruise to access your boarding pass. Completing this ahead of time will speed things up at the check-in<\/a> counter when you get to your terminal.<\/p>\r\n

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2. Organize Important Documents<\/h2>\r\n

Print out all the necessary paperwork for your cruise and keep it all together in an easily accessible section of your carry-on. This includes any required boarding documents, itineraries and luggage tags.<\/p>\r\n

3. Notify Your Bank.<\/h2>\r\n

If you\u2019re not a frequent traveler, you\u2019ll want to let your bank know that you\u2019re going on vacation. Some financial institutions will temporarily disable your account assuming that the change in spending patterns means your card has been stolen.<\/p>\r\n

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4. Research Ports.<\/h2>\r\n

Half the fun of taking a cruise is exploring new destinations. To make the most of limited time in each port, you\u2019ll want to plan ahead. Popular excursions tend to sell out quickly, so book any of those must-do tours in advance.<\/p>\r\n

5. Make Onboard Reservations.<\/h2>\r\n

Most cruise lines allow you to make dining, entertainment, and spa reservations on their website prior to your cruise date. If there\u2019s a show you\u2019re dying to see or specialty restaurant you\u2019d like to try, make sure to reserve a seat before you board.<\/p>\r\n

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6. Book Travel Arrangements.<\/h2>\r\n

And lastly, don\u2019t forget to think about how you\u2019re going to get to the cruise terminal. Whether you\u2019re driving or flying in, we always recommend arriving a day early as flight delays and traffic can be unpredictable.<\/p>\r\n

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Travel Tip:<\/strong><\/span> Go Port makes it easy and affordable for cruisers to get to their ship. We offer a variety of Snooze & Cruise<\/a> packages including hotel accommodations as well as Cruise Parking<\/a> and Same-day Direct Transportation<\/a> options.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\n

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