Website Helps Cruise Travelers Check-In Online.

Central source makes it easier and quicker, and cuts the boarding time in half.

by Raye & Marty Trencher

Cruise Traveler Magazine

If your a first-time cruiser or seasoned traveler, the last thing you want to do when you get to the pier is spend a lot time on your paperwork. There's the documentation you have to fill out for Homeland Security, the information necessary to set up your onboard account,  because onboard your ship, you will use a cashless system for purchases and services. You have to provide Passport or appropriate proof of citizenship and identification data about your documentation.  The cruise line will want an emergency contact name with phone number.  And, they need to know your travel plans before and after your cruise.  Travel plans including flight or pier transportation information.

You have better things to do and just want to get onboard as fast as you can, rather then spending up to an an hour or more on line at the pier.

Help is now available online.

Cruise Direct Online, the cruise travelers ultimate search engine, now provides a central source for cruise travelers to register and check-in online for over 15 cruise lines including; Azamara, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival, Princess, Disney, Crystal, Costa, Seabourn, Silversea, Cunard, Oceania, Regent, Holland America, Windstar and Norwegian Cruise Line.

This service can save you time and will facilitate the boarding process so you can get onboard as quickly as possible and start having fun.

They even provide one of the most comprehensive Cruise Packing Lists  that consumers can download free of charge.

So,  remember, when you check-in online, it saves time. You won’t have to fill out any forms at the pier. .

Jump To The Cruise Line Listings: Register and Check-In Now.

IMPORTANT: Due to new government regulations requiring cruise lines to submit final departure manifests at least 60 minutes prior to sailing, guests are requested to complete Online Check-in no later than 3 days prior to their cruise. If you do not complete Online Check-in 3 days prior, you will be required to complete this process at the pier at least two hours prior to the published sailing time. Please note: All guests must be checked-in and onboard the ship no later than 90 minutes prior to the published sailing time or you will not be permitted to sail.

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