Cruisin ’ To Mexico Insights & tips for your first time cruising . Destination Cozumel .
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or some ( especially those who can ’ t swim ) the thought of boarding an enormous vessel and being surrounded by the vast seas for days can be daunting . But the time spent on board really does fly when there ’ s so much to do !
Pre-boarding , Let The Adventure Begin
For starters , make sure you ’ ve checked in to your boarding reservation in advance ! Don ’ t forget to check your email or log back into your account to print off your boarding pass ( not to be confused with the confirmation page ) before the 24-hour period prior to your boarding time . In the 24-hour period before boarding you may be unable to access the pass , but if you booked with a great travel agent they should be able to send a copy of the pass to your phone . Security checks are very strict , so save yourself the headache and take care of this in advance !
Depending on the length of your cruise you will be required to place a minimum of $ 100 , $ 200 , or $ 350 per person on an account since there ’ s a no-cash policy onboard . The unused balance will be refunded after the trip . Ideally , if it ’ s your first time , you want to stay in the middle of the ship where you ’ ll experience the least amount of wave motion ( and avoid the bulk of noisy , late-night crowds ).
All Aboard , Broaden Your Horizon
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