✅ Your Cruise Pre-Departure Checklist
Your cruise is approaching! Here's everything you need to do before you set sail.
📅 30+ Days Before
Book & prepare
- Arrange travel to the cruise port (flights, trains, parking)
- Purchase travel insurance if not already done
- Create your cruise line account and link your booking
- Apply for any required visas (ESTA, eTA, etc.) - don't leave this late!
- Pre-book extras like specialty dining, spa treatments, or shore excursions (optional)
📅 21-30 Days Before
Complete online check-in (MANDATORY)
This is essential - you cannot board without completing it.
- Upload passport and photo
- Link credit/debit card for onboard spending
- Add emergency contacts
- Download boarding pass and luggage tags
Final checks
- Download your cruise line's app
- Check passport validity (6+ months beyond return, 2-3 blank pages)
- Pre-pay gratuities if you want to (optional)
- Your cruise is approaching! Here's everything you need to do before you set sail.