60 to 75 days before sailing 

• Make the final payment on your cruise fare. Due dates vary by cruise lines and certain itineraries, but Acker Travel will remind you when the payment date draws near. Failure to submit the balance due on time can result in the cancellation of your reservation.
• Begin your wardrobe planning now.

30 days before sailing

• If you purchased an air/sea package, call Acker Travel for the details of your airline schedule. Request seat assignments and any special airline meals.
• Get out your luggage and check the locks and zippers. Check for anything that might have spilled inside on a previous trip.

2 to 4 weeks before sailing 

• Based on popularity of electronic cruise documents, most cruise lines have discontinued the paper version of the cruise travel documents. As an added convenience, guests can print their electronic cruise documents once the booking is paid in full by accessing the cruise lines portal. You can review the terms and conditions of the cruise ticket contract, luggage tags, and other pertinent information regarding your cruise from any Internet-connected computer.
• Review your documentation from Acker Travel to determine how you will receive your cruise documents.
• If your cruise requires electronic documents, check our web site under "Cruise Details and Parking" to access the correct link at the bottom of the page under "Mandatory Cruise Lines Pre-Boarding Check-In Documents for your booking.  

1 week before sailing

• Finalize your packing and continue organizing everything in one area.
• Buy film and check the batteries in your camera.
• Refill prescription medications with an adequate supply (and bring along a copy of the prescription if this is critical medication).
• Make two photocopies of your passport or ID and credit cards. Leave one copy with a friend and carry the other separately from the originals.
• Get cash and/or traveler’s checks at the bank. If you use traveler’s checks, keep a separate record of the serial numbers. Get a supply of one dollar bills for tipping baggage handlers (at the airport, hotel, pier, etc.).
• If you are visiting ports of call other than in the Caribbean, you might want to exchange some money ahead of time.
• If traveling with small children, purchase small games or toys to keep them occupied while en route to your embarkation port.

3 days before sailing

• Confirm your airline flights; departure times are sometimes subject to change. 
• Put a card with your name, address, and itinerary inside each suitcase.
• Fill out your luggage tags and follow the instructions in your cruise documents regarding attaching them.
• Complete any other paperwork that the cruise line included with your documents (foreign customs & immigration forms, etc). Do NOT wait until you are standing in the pier check-in line to fill them in!
• Pull out the luggage and begin packing.

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Departure day

• Arrange to be at the airport a minimum of two hours before your departure time. (Or earlier for international flights—follow the airline's instructions.)
• Have photo ID and/or passport ready for check-in.
• Slip your car keys, parking claim checks, and airline tickets in your carry-on luggage. Never check these items.

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 Things to Know

What's Included: Stateroom or suite accommodations Ocean transportation Gourmet dining Supervised kids' programs Vegas – or Broadway-style shows Entry to nightclubs, piano bars & more Activities like yoga & basketball Gym, pool & hot tubs Port charges		What's Not Included: Gratuities Spa treatments Alcoholic beverages Casino gambling Shopping Organized tours & activities onshore Babysitting Soda Alcoholic Beverages Nominal fees at some specialty restaurants

RELAX! You’re underway! Bon Voyage!!