Cruise lines will not allow you to bring any beer or liquor with you on the ship. A special bottle of wine or Champagne is permitted however they will be checked prior to embarkation and a corkage fee will be applied at that time. Corkage fees vary by cruise line, the average cost is $20USD.

Cruise lines will not allow you to bring any beer or liquor with you on the ship. A special bottle of wine or Champagne is permitted however they will be checked prior to embarkation and a corkage fee will be applied at that time. Corkage fees vary by cruise line, the average cost is $20USD.

Once you get to the pier you will pass through security with your boarding pass/tickets and government-issued ID. Some itineraries will allow you to sail without a passport however we highly recommend that US Citizens always travel with their passports. 

Once you get to the pier you will pass through security with your boarding pass/tickets and government-issued ID. Some itineraries will allow you to sail without a passport however we highly recommend that US Citizens always travel with their passports. 

At some departure ports you may be required to complete a short health questionnaire prior to boarding. There are typically 3 questions on the form, have you had a stomach illness or cold in the last 24 hours etc. 

At some departure ports you may be required to complete a short health questionnaire prior to boarding. There are typically 3 questions on the form, have you had a stomach illness or cold in the last 24 hours etc. 

As your stateroom may not be available for a few hours after you board we recommend carrying a small bag onboard. Depending on your cruise itinerary this may include a bathing suit or a light jacket.

As your stateroom may not be available for a few hours after you board we recommend carrying a small bag onboard. Depending on your cruise itinerary this may include a bathing suit or a light jacket.

Boarding time for your sailing starts 4 hours prior to the ship's departure. You must be onboard 90 minutes prior to the ship's official sailing time or you will not be permitted to sail. 

Boarding time for your sailing starts 4 hours prior to the ship's departure. You must be onboard 90 minutes prior to the ship's official sailing time or you will not be permitted to sail.