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Cruising: Getting Around the Lines
One of the natural highs of taking a group on a cruise is the sigh of relief arriving at the port of embarkation and accounting for everyone. But then the wait begins – waiting to check in and board the ship. The same occurs on the reverse. And if you and your group are taking a flight back, there might be another wait at the airport. It’s not the most fun part of taking a cruise but can some of it be avoided? Are there ways to get around the lines?
If you use a little strategic planning and focus on knowing the key components involved, you can find ways. It’s imperative to know key things about the cruise line you’re sailing on – how they handle embarkation and disembarkation procedures, pre-cruise information requirements, how their past passenger club memberships work and what’s included, as well as pre- or post-cruise city tours offered.
Another component that might be of value with certain cruise itineraries involves flight schedules. Are charter flights involved, or do scheduled return flights usually depart later in the afternoon? Finally, know the realities –we all like to think our groups are important, but trying to wangle priority for special embarkation or disembarkation is not always feasible.
Learn more about getting around todays cruise lines.
by Cindy Bertram
Courtesy of Leisure Group Travel
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