The cruise embarkation process tends to vary slightly by cruise line and departure port, but generally, cruise lines require you to arrive within a certain time window to check in at the cruise ...

Princess Cruises will begin implementing staggered arrival groups at select U.S. ports in May to reduce congestion and improve embarkation efficiency. Passengers can choose their check-in window via ...

Princess Cruises will introduce staggered embarkation, known as 'arrival groups,' for sailings from Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral starting in late May. The system assigns or allows passengers to ...