Cruise Boarding Tips You Need to Know: Avoid Delays, Terminal Mistakes & UK ETA Confusion

Cruise boarding tips are often overlooked, but a smooth embarkation can make or break the start of your vacation. If you're traveling on a cruise that includes United Kingdom ports, this video is a must-watch. We cover everything you need to know about UK ETA requirements for cruise passengers, boarding day surprises, terminal confusion, and smart tips for mobility and comfort during long waits. 🚢 TOPIC: CRUISE EMBARKATION TIPS YOU WON’T FIND ON MOST WEBSITES This isn’t just a checklist — we’re giving you firsthand insight from our own cruise on the Regal Princess out of Port Everglades, where we encountered delays, misinformation, and valuable lessons that every cruise traveler should know. 🔹 What You'll Learn in This Video: 1. UK ETA for Cruise Passengers Cruise lines don’t always make it clear that passengers must show physical proof of their Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) when sailing to the UK. We explain: 2. Why you can’t rely on a digital link to your passport like you do with airlines 3. Why cruise terminal check-in staff manually record ETA reference numbers and approval dates 4. What happened to us — and other passengers — who were unaware until we were two hours into the boarding line 5. What you should do to be prepared (print it, screenshot it, and keep it with your passport!) 6. Which cruise lines (like P&O Cruises) are currently telling guests to bring proof, and why Princess Cruises is still catching up 7. How we were told that Princess will begin notifying passengers, after feedback from our sailing Here are helpful links: INFO including who needs to apply: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta For APP: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-uk-eta-app For On-Line Application (bottom of page): https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/help-downloading Read our blog post about getting your UK ETA here: https://www.luxurytraveldocs.com/2025/01/cruise-news-uk-eta-process-for.html _________________________________________________________________ Find the products in this video and more by clicking the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases. We make a small commission when you buy, but you won't pay anything extra and we give the proceeds to charity! Please help us GIVE! Visit our Amazon Travel and Cruise Essentials Store where we add products daily! https://amzn.to/3HvEeiY __________________________________________________________________ Our Social Media Insta: https://www.instagram.com/luxurytraveldocs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuXuryTravelDocs Twitter: https://twitter.com/luxurytraveldoc #cruisenews #eta #princesscruises #cruiseship #traveltips #cruiseupdates #tipsfortravelers #cruisetips