It's a good idea to show up in your city of embarkation the day before your cruise if you're flying in. Ships usually start boarding shortly after the final passenger has disembarked from the ...

Cruise lines typically notify guests via email or their app that they can check in and choose from several arrival times. Smith said he tries to get the “earliest boarding time possible.” ...

Security lines move quickly: Since boarding starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m., people are spread out. When checking in you also get a suggested boarding time, which aims to disperse crowds.

Colleen McDaniel, editor of Cruise Critic AT&T currently has a $12-per-day international pass that works on land in more than 210 countries and territories. It also has a $20-per-day maritime pass.

The Carnival Cruise Line will continue to set sail the ocean blue amid coronavirus fears, but not without some changes to their health screenings. Some new questions before boarding include asking ...