When a cruise ends, passengers must pack and leave the ship so the crew can prepare for the next group of guests, who often board later that same day. Myatt said most cruises she has taken ...

Most cruise ships usually set sail in the late afternoon, allowing enough time for outgoing passengers to disembark and new ones to board. It might seem logical to travel early on the day of ...

"Getting to the ship early - something that's harder to guarantee with a flight - lets you make the most of your first day ...