Tips getting to and on the ship to start your wonderful cruise

[Paid4c4]

On our recent cruise 8-18 thru 8-17 on Adventure of the Seas out of Newark, NJ.  here are several things which greatly helped us get to our cruise in an enjoyable and timely fashion;At least three times on our way there and home having TSA Pre Check really paid for itself.  The regular TSA line at Newark Airport was 30-45 minutes while Pre Check was a walk through.  Secondly, having our documents printed out and ready to hand to the agent checking us in made for a quicker checkin than having our documents on our phones.  This also includes traveling with a passport instead of birth certificates and government photo identifications.  Fourth, being early for checkin both at the airport and particularly early/on time for RCCL embarkation.  Fifth, avoiding RCCL transfers to and from the airport choosing instead for Uber which was cheaper and quicker in all instances on this particular trip.  Fifth, having luggage properly tagged and easily identifiable both at the airport and tagged with our stateroom numbers for the ship. Sixth, try to keep a positive attitude and polite even when things seemed to be questionable.

Bill

[HeWhoWaits]

14 minutes ago, Paid4c4 said:

Sixth, try to keep a positive attitude and polite even when things seemed to be questionable.

This portion is great advice for all of us!

[Matt]

Agreed with @HeWhoWaits. The more you "go with the flow" the less stress you'll feel and the more enjoyable the entire experience.