Smart Princess Cruiser: You Booked It — Now Get Cruise-Ready
Don't board your Princess cruise until you've done these 8 things. Smart Princess cruisers save money, skip lines, and avoid embarkation day stress by handling this checklist BEFORE they sail. Planning a Princess Cruise in 2026? This pre-cruise guide walks through the 8 must-dos before embarkation day — from OceanReady check-in in the Princess app, to Green Lane vs Blue Lane, Medallion pickup, Arrival Groups, cabin location mistakes to avoid, Princess Plus and Princess Premier fare strategy, booking specialty dining and shore excursions before they sell out, why to fly in the day before, travel insurance gaps, and what to pack in your carry-on for the first 24 hours onboard. In this video you'll learn: - How to get OceanReady finished early for Green Lane embarkation, including travel documents, payment, emergency contacts, security photos, and Medallion arrangements - How to choose the right cabin location — avoiding noise above/below theaters and clubs, connecting cabins, laundry rooms, and long walks on Royal Class ships - When Princess Plus or Princess Premier makes sense for YOU, and why you must buy at least 96 hours before departure for the lower pre-cruise price - What to book early before it disappears — experiential dining, prime specialty dining times, high-demand shore excursions, Sanctuary reservations, and spa appointments - Why your cruise starts the day before — flying in early, airport to port distance, and airfare terms if you're delayed - What your travel protection really covers — trip cancellation, interruption, emergency medical and evacuation, plus prescriptions and medical kit tips - How to do a 30-day reset — verifying flights, hotels, dining, excursions, Plus/Premier attachment, Arrival Group, luggage tags, passport and visa requirements - How to pack for the first 24 hours — passport, meds, charger, valuables, swimsuit, and prohibited items to leave at home If you're sailing Princess Cruises in 2026 or beyond, use this checklist to board faster, protect your trip, and get more value from every day onboard. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more Princess Cruises news, tips, package updates, itinerary reviews and cruise planning advice from Tidal Horizons. #PrincessCruises #PrincessCruise #CruiseTips #EmbarkationDay #OceanReady #PrincessPlus #PrincessPremier #CruisePlanning ---- CHANNEL & CONTACT INFORMATION ---- For the latest in Cruise News, Reviews and Specials, sign-up for our free, informative newsletter now! https://newsletter.tidalhorizons.com If you are located in Canada or the United States and would like travel planning assistance, please contact me using this form: http://contact.tidalhorizons.com For Excursion planning, use our affiliate link for Shore Excursions Group, experts in cruise excursion planning. http://excursions.tidalhorizons.com ** Please note unless otherwise noted, my videos are not sponsored either by the brands depicted or by other brands unrelated to the video. ** "Tidal Horizons - Cruise & Travel" is for informational and entertainment purposes. Thank you for supporting the channel! ------------------------------------- Travel Related Business Inquiries and/or media: Please contact Andrew at andrew@tidalhorizons.com ------------------------------------- Note: While I'm happy to try and answer specific questions in the comment sections, I cannot help with travel planning through this channel. ------------------------------------- BIOGRAPHY My name is Andrew I live in Ontario, Canada with my wife and four boys. I have been an avid traveller all my life, something that we have instilled in our kids. In addition to my channel, I am a working travel consultant with one of the largest providers of cruise travel in North America.