Princess Cruises Check In 2025: 15 Rules First Time Cruisers Miss

Don’t get stuck in the Blue Lane. Princess tweaked check-in for 2025, and I’m breaking down the 15 NEW rules first-timers miss from Ocean Ready steps and the QR pass to luggage tags, drink allowances, Medallion pickup, arrival times, muster, and money holds so you walk straight on like a pro (latte still hot). APPLIES TO Princess sailings fleetwide in 2025 (MedallionClass / OceanReady). Policies can vary by ship, homeport, and destination. I show you exactly where these rules appear in the app and pre-cruise docs so you can confirm your specific sailing before you leave home. You’ll learn: how to lock in Green Lane (and avoid Blue), the exact OceanReady checklist to finish, name/passport match pitfalls, QR code must-dos, Medallion shipping vs. terminal pickup, arrival time strategy, when to print luggage tags (and attach them right), drink rules (cans/cartons ok, bottles no; 1×750ml wine per adult & corkage), credit/debit holds (and the AU card surcharge), cooler size limits, photo uploads, muster check-in timing, minors & passport requirements, and the prohibited items that flag your bag. 👍 If this saved you a headache, tap LIKE. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly Princess/NCL/Royal tips, fee breakdowns, and embarkation playbooks. 💬 Comment: Which rule surprised you most—and which cruise line should I cover next? #PrincessCruises #OceanReady #MedallionClass #CruiseTips #Cruise2025 #GreenLane #CruiseHacks