9 Things To Do As Soon As You Board A Cruise Ship

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  • Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
  • From meeting your stateroom attendant to completing the muster drill, here are the top 9 things you should do as soon as you board a cruise ship.
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Комментарии • 94

  • @supercoolbrian5929
    @supercoolbrian5929 Месяц назад +20

    If you like a cooler room, turn your thermostat down right away. If not, it will take longer for it too cool off when everyone else gets in their rooms.

  • @curtissalden
    @curtissalden Месяц назад +38

    Sanitize your cabin with wipes or spray. Everything you normally touch including the TV remote, phone, door handles, and light switches.

  • @micahrhude4174
    @micahrhude4174 Месяц назад +16

    @Matt. One of the best tips I can give is to take a screenshot of your set sail pass barcode from the app. Inevitably when you get onboard the cellular network is rather lacking so when you head to the muster station to scan yourset sail pass, you can load it on the app. I recommend instead to pull up everyone's barcode from a screenshot and have them scan that. It makes your vacation start so much quicker.

  • @MsRENO1977
    @MsRENO1977 Месяц назад +49

    Make sure to unpack your bags ASAP once your luggage arrives to your room. You won’t have to worry about it later AND if you have any wrinkled clothes this allows you to spray them down with wrinkle release spray and allowed to hang up to dry and get the wrinkles out. If you don’t use the spray then this allows you to hang them up as early as possibly to steam them in the bathroom and gives them time to dry.

    • @jcshaves
      @jcshaves Месяц назад +1

      I agree. Is also gives you a breather in the afternoon after a hectic day of traveling, parking, embarking, and stuff Matt suggested and get away from the hustle and bustle for a few minutes. Then go enjoy the sail away.

    • @evanhartman8602
      @evanhartman8602 Месяц назад +2

      You unpack your bags?

    • @scottyphillips7799
      @scottyphillips7799 Месяц назад +2

      Only unpack if you are not in the cleaning crews way!!! If you get to your room early and they are still changing over rooms then drop what ya can say hi and get out of their way.

    • @jcshaves
      @jcshaves Месяц назад +4

      @@evanhartman8602 yeah. I mean it only took a few minutes and I hate living out of a suitcase. To each their own I guess.

    • @MsRENO1977
      @MsRENO1977 Месяц назад

      @@scottyphillips7799 I should have been clearer. I meant after your room is ready…

  • @richardwomack701
    @richardwomack701 Месяц назад +25

    Check and make sure all your travel companions have the same table if you’re dining together.

    • @911HRW
      @911HRW Месяц назад

      Can you link prior to the ship? We have American friends we meet with but there always seems to be an issue with linking as we pay £ and they pay $.

    • @davidweissman7050
      @davidweissman7050 Месяц назад

      @@911HRW Call Royal Caribbean and give them you're friends booking number and they can link the two bookings. I do this when I'm traveling with friends and never have a problem. Good luck!

    • @Align45
      @Align45 26 дней назад

      How do we do this?

  • @laughremixsquad
    @laughremixsquad Месяц назад +12

    This channel makes some of the best cruise ship tours. They are a must-watch before your trip. They have a slow filming style that is the opposite of most fanatic amateurs. Love you guys ❤

  • @Adamas11
    @Adamas11 Месяц назад +13

    9 days until Grandeur! 🙌 My first cruise in over 20 years!

    • @andie_stl
      @andie_stl Месяц назад +2

      My husband's family sailed Grandeur last October and they loved it! Enjoy!

  • @doughaskell1690
    @doughaskell1690 Месяц назад +9

    We have a tradition when cruising with a group to meet for our first drinks at the pub and enjoy a few slices at Sorrento's. Alaska on the Anthem of the Seas in 379 Days.

  • @mylove19135
    @mylove19135 Месяц назад +4

    My top thing to do is grab a drink on the way to the sail away party!! I love to dance with drink in hand when starting a party or vacation

  • @mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686
    @mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686 Месяц назад +4

    I haven't cruised with my kiddos...yet, but on our trip in the spring I will be. One of the first things I'm going to do is go by the teens hangout and Adventure Ocean with them to get them familiar with it. Even if we don't end up using it, they need to know it's there.

  • @terrystepp
    @terrystepp Месяц назад +7

    30 days until sailing on Indy! Upgrade bid accepted and 5 year anniversary trip is almost underway.

  • @maytemcconnell8957
    @maytemcconnell8957 Месяц назад +2

    When traveling with our grandkids, we sign them up in the kids program right after doing the muster station and before eating. Also, grabbing a drink to start your vacation. Keep cruising 🛳️❤️🍹

  • @helciobmello
    @helciobmello Месяц назад +6

    For frequent cruisers: book your next one at the next cruise desk or create an open booking. If done on day 1 you get a free bottle of champagne. Also, if you win a free cruise at the casino you will need an open booking to redeem any free play you get. Even though that's not urgent you might want to do that if you have nothing better to do until your stateroom is ready.

    • @billeger5565
      @billeger5565 Месяц назад +2

      Booking at the Next Cruise desk will also get you $300 OBC for your next cruise.

  • @AdamS32828
    @AdamS32828 Месяц назад +8

    12 hours until Symphony, perfect timing!!

    • @911HRW
      @911HRW Месяц назад

      First time on symphony?

  • @shamas.7823
    @shamas.7823 2 дня назад

    I'm cruising next week - hopefully no hurricane - but you forgot to mention if you are planning on doing ANY of the sports on board - go to the deck that has the surf pool and sign up and get your wrist band. If you wait until the day you want to try to rock climb or body surf - you'll have a long line to stand in.

  • @ashleynbjohnson7623
    @ashleynbjohnson7623 Месяц назад +2

    I would make my specialty dining reservations number 1, if you have hopes of a popular restaurant as those go first

  • @Jimjaycee
    @Jimjaycee Месяц назад

    Great information, as always!

  • @johndoe7171
    @johndoe7171 Месяц назад

    Like all your videos, professionally done and very entertaining. Keep it up!

  • @tylerneuhaus573
    @tylerneuhaus573 25 дней назад

    Sailing tomorrow! Solid list

  • @user-wi3fn6fg8q
    @user-wi3fn6fg8q Месяц назад

    I love your blogs. Great information given factually and I feel ready to go. Thanks

  • @lowreztv
    @lowreztv 6 дней назад

    In my experience the first thing you should do is buy a drink if you don't have a drink package because price will go up to regular prices after leaving port.

  • @audrey5432
    @audrey5432 Месяц назад

    We have learned so much from your videos! Thank you so much.
    Btw, it was such a thrill to meet you on day one of Liberty of the Seas.

  • @danielashley8638
    @danielashley8638 Месяц назад

    I find it more convenient and less stressful to book individual restaurant reservations before getting on the ship. Although a dining package might be cheaper, if you wait for a sale, you can get big discounts on specialty restaurants online, and reserve the times that you want to dine. Waiting to board the ship to make dining reservations may leave you with dinner at 5:30 or 9:30 p.m. Off to Bermuda on Liberty (again) in 29 days!

  • @scmcdermott888
    @scmcdermott888 Месяц назад +1

    Great tips, Matt! Thanks!

  • @Lorena-OT7
    @Lorena-OT7 28 дней назад

    Saw you on live for the first time the other day, good to see the man behind the voice❤️

  • @user-bk7be7em8o
    @user-bk7be7em8o Месяц назад +1

    I always go to the main dining room to confirm table location and size early on Day 1

  • @MickyH-sb8pd
    @MickyH-sb8pd Месяц назад

    Matt as always, great tips, thanks.

  • @jasonlangdon5141
    @jasonlangdon5141 Месяц назад +3

    Thanks! 157 days to Wonder OTS!

  • @IsaiahJamesBackTheBlue
    @IsaiahJamesBackTheBlue Месяц назад +3

    Hello matt,going on my first Royal carribean cruise in October to Mexico and Honduras,and I can wait,been watching your vids for 2 years

    • @sallysobstory7694
      @sallysobstory7694 Месяц назад +2

      We’re on the Oct. 6 sailing via wonder.

    • @RoyalCaribbeanBlog
      @RoyalCaribbeanBlog  Месяц назад +1

      You'll have such a great time

    • @billeger5565
      @billeger5565 Месяц назад +1

      Maya Chan at Costa Maya

    • @IsaiahJamesBackTheBlue
      @IsaiahJamesBackTheBlue Месяц назад

      @RoyalCaribbeanBlog were leaving Oct 6 on harmony of the seas,my first time leaving mainland US,iam really excited to see world,even though this is just a part of the world out of the rest of it to explore

  • @Ulchik1
    @Ulchik1 20 дней назад

    Signing the waiver and getting a bracelet for activities such as flowrider.

  • @SoullesGinger
    @SoullesGinger Месяц назад +3

    Go to the surf simulator to watch the video and sign the waiver for the wristband.

  • @erwinromannieves
    @erwinromannieves 17 дней назад +3

    First thing to do is start drinking 😂

  • @morrispearl9981
    @morrispearl9981 Месяц назад +4

    You might want to get a wrist band to open the door for your kids (if you have kids with you). Also signing up for on-board extra activities (like a flow-rider lesson).

  • @mandithompson8415
    @mandithompson8415 Месяц назад

    Something I Learned from you Matt is check in to the different day care options or Teens club.

  • @paulready8897
    @paulready8897 Месяц назад +3

    Why are sea passes at the door to the stateroom? Very poor security. Should get it when you check-in.

  • @bjlaca1973
    @bjlaca1973 Месяц назад +1

    How are you doing Matt.
    I am a big fan of your work!
    I would like to know do you know of all of the upgrades Allure will receive during Amplification?
    Thanks!

  • @jrvideography
    @jrvideography Месяц назад +1

    I figured one of the things on this list would be for families to register their kids with Adventure Ocean.

  • @kp0pstan4ever
    @kp0pstan4ever Месяц назад +2

    exactly 4 months until Freedom OTS!!!

  • @Ryan-719
    @Ryan-719 Месяц назад

    Can you speak about the fire aboard the icon?

  • @KatieKatCan
    @KatieKatCan Месяц назад

    Thanks Matt, 120 days until our cruise to the Bahamas on the themed High Seas Rally on Radiance. Been watching your vids for a year, such great info!

  • @davee8113
    @davee8113 Месяц назад

    I wonder how many RSVP they will hold back for advanced RSVP online before the cruise made online, when we finally sit down , they were really busy, but actuality, they were not, they hold back spots in there booking for walk ins

  • @emilyann7503
    @emilyann7503 Месяц назад

    Yes the smell! It must be the cleaner the ships use? Ive been cruising since i was a child ( about 20 years) and i remember the smell.

    • @RoyalCaribbeanBlog
      @RoyalCaribbeanBlog  Месяц назад +1

      I'm glad I'm not the only one who knows the "Royal Caribbean smell"

    • @billeger5565
      @billeger5565 Месяц назад

      ⁠It is a somewhat heavenly scent.

  • @ModernMyths
    @ModernMyths Месяц назад +3

    I say this every time, because I've seen on every cruise, people red as lobsters on the first day on the deck after a few hours being on one. Remember Sunscreen or enjoy a long cruise suffering from it.

    • @911HRW
      @911HRW Месяц назад

      They are probably English 🤣🤣. I do the same

    • @RoyalCaribbeanBlog
      @RoyalCaribbeanBlog  Месяц назад

      Amen. You're so right about this.

  • @lelandmckeevertheadventure768
    @lelandmckeevertheadventure768 19 дней назад

    The paid specialu restaurants have to exact same quality as the main dinning room

  • @earlandtom7029
    @earlandtom7029 Месяц назад +1

    Walk down the hallway of your room to find your luggage. Every RC cruise we've ever taken, we've found our luggage halfway down the hallway and nowhere near our room...nor has our luggage ever been delivered to the room before embarkation on any RC cruise we've taken.

  • @Coleburgess09
    @Coleburgess09 21 день назад

    I’m confused I booked Izumi on the app and it let me select a specific time and everything. Is it just if you have the dining package you have to make a reservation once on board?

  • @edvaira6891
    @edvaira6891 Месяц назад

    #10..Take..your..Bonine/Dramamine! Either of them work for 24 hours and will help you get more easily adjusted to sea travel than if you wait for open ocean and that first blast of discomfort

  • @wb6anp
    @wb6anp Месяц назад +1

    Unfortunately the way RCL deals with the handicap that rent scooters, it is hard to explore the ship or even get lunch as soon as we get on, The scooters ae in the staterooms and not accessible, They drop us off at a central location and we have to wait till the cabins open to get the scooter.

    • @michelleridgway7452
      @michelleridgway7452 29 дней назад

      We, using our own scooters from home, go to the cabin immediately as soon as we board. We explain to the stateroom attendant that we need a medical refrigerator for the IV antibiotics. Sometimes, I have to rest.
      Just go to the cabin and get the scooter chair immediately. We've been on 89 cruises, and they always understand.
      Best wishes.

  • @Tel934
    @Tel934 Месяц назад +1

    Is there no audio for the muster drill until embarkation day? I have NO sound on that muster page in the app… I logged out and back in and all…

    • @FelixTorres-wl5vt
      @FelixTorres-wl5vt Месяц назад +1

      Yea no sound before

    • @RoyalCaribbeanBlog
      @RoyalCaribbeanBlog  Месяц назад +1

      That always happens to me too. I just go with it 🤷

    • @Tel934
      @Tel934 Месяц назад

      @@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Hello! Ok, understood…thank you!

  • @soremekun
    @soremekun Месяц назад +7

    First thing you must do is secure your deck chair for the rest of the cruise!
    /sarcasm

    • @charleysaiz
      @charleysaiz Месяц назад +2

      you meant to say deck chairS. You'll need chairs in multiple locations around the ship
      🤣🤣🤣

  • @CruiseDude1
    @CruiseDude1 Месяц назад +8

    1. Go to the bathroom.

  • @kennethr.crawford6271
    @kennethr.crawford6271 Месяц назад +1

    63 days until Anthem of the Seas 🎉🎉🎉

  • @leeorplotkin3241
    @leeorplotkin3241 Месяц назад

    Don't forget to go to Adventure Ocean and register your kids

  • @TomCarter-l6h
    @TomCarter-l6h Месяц назад

    Proceed to the dining room and notify head waiter of allergies

  • @ashleynbjohnson7623
    @ashleynbjohnson7623 Месяц назад

    55 days until Harmony

  • @ksessa1010
    @ksessa1010 Месяц назад

    The cruise hasn’t officially started until you hit Guys Burgers.

  • @owenzmortgage8273
    @owenzmortgage8273 3 дня назад

    your voice hard to understand. not loud and clear

  • @L0vedady69
    @L0vedady69 Месяц назад +1

    Under one minute (first)