Cruising Begins Long Before You Step Onboard

The Cruise Begins Long Before You Step Onboard

Most travellers think their cruise holiday starts the moment they tap their cruise card and walk up the gangway.  But the reality is… the best cruise experiences begin weeks or even months before you set foot onboard.

If you want the best cabin selection, the smoothest embarkation, and a calm, effortless start - preparation you do before you sail matters more than most people realise.

Book Early for the Best Cabins:

Top tier cabins book out first.  Not just suites - but the prime balcony locations, the quieter decks, and the cabins with the best sunrise views.  Get in early.  And ask your travel advisor if pre-registration is available before cabin sales open to the public - this is one of the biggest luxury cruise insider hacks.

Don’t Miss Online Check-In

Online check-in can open as early as 60 days before departure, and this and this is where the smartest cruise planning happens.

As soon as it opens, lock in your:

• preferred boarding time
• dining preferences
• specialty restaurant reservations
• spa appointments
• key embarkation day access options

These small proactive decisions completely change your first 48 hours onboard and set the tone for a calmer, smoother, more organised sailing.

Set Yourself Up for a Seamless Cruise

When you prepare early - your cruise feels more intentional, more enjoyable, more aligned with how you want to travel.

Your holiday doesn’t start at the port.  Your holiday begins the moment you decide to sail.