How To LEAVE THE SHIP - Disembarkation Day Tips and Tricks for Your Cruise

One thing any cruise has in common, be it with Royal Caribbean, Margaritaville at Sea, Disney Cruise Line, or more is... they will all end eventually! There are many things that can go wrong on disembarkation day, so I put together a list of tips and tricks to prepare you for the final day.
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[gailcraig]

Pretty much always eat breakfast on departure day in main dining room. Like others, I bring a baggie or 2 for take away some nibbles. Usually order meat/cheese plate in addition to regular breakfast food... stuff those in a roll for eating later. 3-4 hours out of frig has never caused us any issues. Also grab a fruit, cut in pieces & put in baggie for later. BTW... both quart/sandwich size & gallon size baggies are always a staple in my suitcase!

[maryannmcc.]

One other disembarkation tip- make sure you have a luggage tag that is waterproof. We used a paper tag or the printout paper tag, you need to have a strong luggage tag. I know of someone who was using a paper luggage tag and it was a rainy day. The tag either fell off because it got wet or the tag was torn off. Because the tag as missing, it wasn’t put in the spot that matched our receipt tag. To compound it- the person didn’t count the correct number of bags and didn’t realize the bag as missing for a day. When we called the port of Baltimore, they didn’t have a bag with that tag. They did have an unidentified bag. The cruise port of Baltimore is only open when there is a ship in port so this cruiser had to wait 2 days to check if that was her luggage. The port said the paper tag probably fell off because it was raining that day. Lesson learned- have luggage tags that are waterproof and strong.

[firstsergeantrichard]

I suggest having something that uniquely identifies your bag at the terminal to help prevent someone from taking the wrong bag, as so many look alike. We had a travel companion nearly lose his mind because another traveler walked away with his bag because it looked like hers and she did not bother to read the ID tag.

[ambra]

Great video Morgan! I bring a baggy so I can take a muffin or pastry from the buffet for the long wait/trek back home.

[jackieb]

Crystal*** Energy*** WATER***….It’s the Best!! 😊❤

[billsnyder]

Excellent debark info. Most of ours have been smooth by eating breakfast early and wait until after 9:30 to leave ship. No flights until 1pm or later

[LMiller-wq]

We try to book our flights home for the day after the cruise ends. It makes re-entry into the real world a little easier. Most of our winter cruises are from Florida and who wants to go back north to a snowy home? We have a favorite place we like to stay and a favorite restaurant for breakfast place near the hotel. So, we have the bags taken down for us, do the walk off plan, hail a cab and go.

[TheMuirite]

Many ports have other bus options besides a cruise lines that are typically half the price and just as comfortable.

My favorite is in Seattle, Seattle express they pick you up from your hotel take you right to the cruise port unlike the Uber and cabs on the way back they pick you up right there so you don’t have to do that quarter-mile walk with your luggage to the official taxi/Uber stand.

[mrsstege]

Yay Morgan!! Congratulations on reaching your goal!
The last morning on the cruise is always sad. We have a ritual of getting our last free drink and taking one last walk around the open deck to chat without the kids😊 Happy Cruising!

[Ivehadenuff]

My cruise booked me a very early flight home. I’m hoping I can have room service. It’s my first cruise in 30 years and I’m leaving in a couple of weeks, so I thanks for the tips!

[lisaanderson]

🎶 crystal energy water 🎶😂😂Oh my.. that's a trip back in Morgan history!
I think taking it easy on the drinking on the last night is an underrated tip. More than likely you're going to have a busy travel day coming up and navigating that while hungover? Ugh.

[DonnaDavis-lu]

I really like your vlogs. Your sense of humor is very similar to mine so even though I usually learn something I also get a smile from you. Thanks!

[liveskide]

Princess does disembarkation the best!! MSC the worst! Had a late arrival in NYC in June and we couldn't disembark until noon from the QM2

[winterwhitechocolate]

Congratulations on reaching your youtube members goal!! I am so pleased for you! Oh, and there is no one to pick up your wet towels from the bathroom floor.😭

[elnamayberry]

Thanks for the tips! For my next cruise, I booked the transport from the port to the airport since San Juan doesn't seem to have good public transport for that route. It was only $25USD., paid in advance, and one less thing to worry about on the last day! And I always have a meal or 2 in the freezer to ease the transition to being home! lol

[stephaniem]

PDX!!! Our local airport!!! Maybe we’ll run into each other some time!

[justjenn]

Yes leave your bags outside your room, unless you are on a cruise that isn't ending when you get off. Big mistake we made on holland america in Iceland

[kimberlyfamoly]

When we stay a resorts, we almost always do room service that last morning.

[AidaJof]

Great information as usual, Captain Morgan🙏

[feelosophy]

The crew would probably appreciate it if I would go to my cabin at a decent time the final night. I always end up in a night spot, with people I've met throughout the week, with a drink and dancing until the wee hours. I'm trying to do better. 😣