When and how will I receive my tickets?

2 min. readlast update: 06.17.2025

You won’t receive traditional "tickets" for a cruise—instead, you’ll receive electronic cruise documents (often called eDocs or a boarding pass) once your booking is finalized with full payment applied and check-in is completed online.


📱 How Will You Receive Them?

  1. Via Email: A link will be sent to download your boarding pass and luggage tags

  2. Via Cruise Line Website or App: Most cruise lines allow you to log in to your booking and access:

    • Boarding pass (printable or digital)

    • Luggage tags (to print and attach before arrival)

    • Arrival time and health questionnaire

    • Travel summary and stateroom info

🎒 Printed boarding passes and luggage tags are often required at the cruise terminal for check-in.


📥 What You’ll Typically Get:

Item Purpose
Boarding pass Needed to board the ship at the terminal
Luggage tags Attach to checked bags so they are delivered to your stateroom
Cruise summary Includes ship details, itinerary, and stateroom number
Check-in instructions Arrival time, terminal directions, and health forms

In Summary:

Question Answer
When do I get cruise “tickets”? After final payment has been applied and online check-in has been completed.
How do I receive them? Email, cruise line app, or website
What do I receive? Boarding pass, luggage tags, and trip details
Do I need to print anything? ✅ Yes – print boarding pass & luggage tags unless using mobile check-in

 

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