Drop off bags marked with the luggage tags that have all of your info and room. Tip the porter . They will get to your room. Arrive early and tour the ship before the take off time. Enjoy

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Make sure your luggage tags are on really well . You can tape it on. If it falls off you won't get your luggage, it'll go to a separate room until you claim it.

Arrive early. Give your bags to a porter to check. Upgrade to a suite for priority check in. Check out as self assist to get off the ship first. All other check out times are a chaotic mess.

Get to the cruise terminal early, so that you can enjoy the ship before it fills up with people.

There will be a lot of traffic on cruise days. Get here early.

I had issues with the check out process. It's all very haphazard.

Well organized and friendly staff .

The porters work fast. Make sure you've separated your passport and travel papers on your person :)

2 terminals. Very convenient process for pickup and drop off of passengers.

Beautiful beach

Give your porter $10. It will save you A LOT of time and hassle!!!!!

Make sure you bring your TWIC card. Home Land security doesn't mess around.

Customs is pretty smooth.....get there before 11am to embark!

They are checking for your passports , have them ready when you get out of your car

Carnival Magic!

Such a great vacation getaway

Ports tip= $1 per bag

The Kingsway!

Enjoy, do everything and leave your money.

Most disorganized congested port we've been to. Will not return.

Expect to spend over 4 hours to clear customs....it's slow!

Avoid the pissed off bald guy

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