Princess Cruises Embarkation Day 2026: This Was WAY Easier Than We Expected!
Come along with us for a full Princess Cruises embarkation day as we board the Regal Princess in Fort Lauderdale and take you through what our first day onboard actually looks like—from arriving at Port Everglades to dinner at Sabatini’s. Princess Cruises has brought back arrival groups, so we weren’t quite sure what to expect when we arrived for our 10:00 AM boarding time. As cruisers who normally show up VERY early, this was a little different for us—but the entire process ended up being surprisingly smooth. We arrived at Terminal 2, parked in the garage, walked over to the terminal, checked in and were onboard with very little waiting. Once onboard, we take you through our normal embarkation-day routine—including our first stop on the Lido Deck, completing muster, checking out the casino, and one of our favorite embarkation-day traditions: lunch in the Main Dining Room instead of fighting the crowds at the buffet. Then it's time to settle into the cabin, sail away from Fort Lauderdale, make our first casino visit of the cruise (which definitely could have gone better 😂), enjoy a drink and some jazz at the Wheelhouse Bar, and finish the night with dinner at Sabatini's, our go-to restaurant for the first night of a Princess cruise. If you have an upcoming Princess cruise—or you're simply curious what embarkation day is really like—this is the entire experience from arrival to the end of night one. What’s the FIRST thing you do once you get onboard a cruise? Let us know in the comments! Chapters 00:00 Embarkation Day Begins 02:08 Arriving at Port Everglades 04:20 Walking Into Terminal 2 04:46 Princess Arrival Groups & Check-In 06:18 That Was Surprisingly Easy! 07:28 Looking for the Elite Lounge 08:58 Boarding the Regal Princess 09:22 We’re Onboard! 09:51 Our First Stop 10:22 Change of Plans 10:40 First Drink on the Lido Deck 11:11 Our Easiest Embarkation Yet 11:20 Heading to Muster 12:17 Checking Out the Double Down Casino 14:47 Embarkation Day Lunch Options 15:17 Main Dining Room Lunch 16:07 Getting Settled & Sail Away 18:30 First Casino Session 19:35 Drinks at the Wheelhouse Bar 20:36 A Change in Evening Plans 21:11 Taking the Stairs… All 9 Decks! 21:33 Sabatini’s & Wrapping Up Day One 🔗 MORE FROM CONSTANTLY CRUISING Regal Princess Sanctuary Tour: https://youtu.be/hcrDA3BKQZI?si=s48PTyrEBUWL1kr7 Regal Princess Stateroom R306 Tour: https://youtu.be/4Jn7Z1iTeFo?si=Os0hj4gteVUF0TQZ Regal Princess Casino Tour: [INSERT VIDEO LINK WHEN AVAILABLE] ❤️ JOIN OUR CRUISING COMMUNITY Enjoy cruising with us? Subscribe to Constantly Cruising with Will & Kara for cruise ship tours, stateroom reviews, dining guides, casino tips, port adventures and honest firsthand experiences from our cruises. Join us on Patreon for early access to videos, behind-the-scenes updates, bonus content and more: https://www.patreon.com/ConstantlyCruising 💬 LET'S TALK CRUISING! Have you sailed on the Regal Princess? What's your favorite spot onboard? And if you're planning an upcoming Regal Princess cruise, is there anything you'd like us to cover in more detail when we return to the ship? Let us know in the comments! We love hearing from fellow cruisers and answering your questions. Thanks for watching, and stay Constantly Cruising! #RegalPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseShipTour