Step-by-Step Guide to NCL Embarkation & Disembarkation

Summary

This video offers a detailed walkthrough of the 2022 NCL embarkation and disembarkation procedures at Seattle's Pier 66. It covers essential pre-arrival preparations, such as completing COVID-19 tests and travel documents, luggage tagging, and the use of port valet service. The script guides viewers through the terminal process, including check-in, security, and health questionnaires, and suggests activities post-check-in. For disembarkation, it presents two options: self-assist with port valet service or traditional luggage claim, and concludes with customs and exit procedures.

Takeaways

• 🧳 Complete COVID-19 tests and travel documents before arrival.
• 📱 Bring electronic copies of boarding passes and necessary documents.
• 🏷 Attach NCL luggage tags to checked bags before heading to the pier.
• 🚗 Consider using ride services like Uber XL to reach Pier 66.
• 📍 Drop off checked bags at the designated area at the pier.
• 🛂 Pass through security with all bags going through X-ray machines.
• 📁 Present boarding passes, passports, and health-related documents at pre-check-in.
• 🏨 Head to the muster station and social comedy to sign up for activities.
• 🍽️ Enjoy meals at the complimentary main dining rooms to avoid crowded buffets.
• 🚢 For disembarkation, choose between self-assist or standard disembarkation processes.
• 🧳 Use port valet service for luggage transfer directly to the airport.
• ⏰ Place luggage outside stateroom by 11 pm for next morning's disembarkation.
• 🛃 Be prepared for U.S. Customs and Border Protection after disembarkation.

Q & A

What are the necessary preparations before arriving at the cruise terminal?

Complete your COVID-19 antigen or PCR test, fill out the ArriveCAN travel information, watch the NCL safety video, and carry all your travel documents in a protective binder. Attach NCL luggage tags to your checked bags.

How did the couple travel to the pier in the video?

The couple chose an Uber XL ride to travel to Pier 66.

Where should you drop off your checked bags upon arrival at the terminal?

Drop off your checked bags at the baggage drop-off area in front of the terminal, specifically at the far right or north end of the terminal.

What is the first step in the check-in process at the terminal?

The first step is pre-pre-check-in, where you need to show your boarding passes and passports, with electronic copies being accepted.

What items are required to pass through the security checkpoint?

You must pass through the x-ray machines, and all bags must go through as well. Remove all metal and electronics from your body, but jackets and shoes do not need to be removed.

What documents are needed at the pre-check-in area?

You will need to present your boarding passes, passports, photo IDs, ArriveCAN receipt, vaccination cards, and negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test results. Electronic copies of these documents are accepted.

What is the purpose of the waiting area after the pre-check-in point?

The waiting area is for passengers to wait with access to restrooms before proceeding to the check-in area.

What does the check-in process involve?

At the check-in desk, present your boarding passes, passports, and answer a quick health questionnaire. You will be issued your Freestyle stateroom card, and the check-in process will be complete.

What is suggested for passengers to do after check-in?

Head straight to the assembly or muster station noted on your stateroom card, report to the social comedy and nightclub for last-minute entertainment or activities, explore the ship, check out your stateroom, or grab a bite to eat.

What are the two disembarkation options provided at the end of the cruise?

The two options are self-assist disembarkation, where you carry your own luggage off the ship between 7:15 and 8:00 am with the help of the free port valet service, and feel-free disembarkation, where you claim your luggage from the luggage hall on the way out of the terminal between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m.

How does the port valet service work for those who chose self-assist disembarkation?

The port valet service transports your luggage directly to the airport and to your chosen airline. You need to opt for this service, and your luggage will be handled for you.

What should passengers do with their luggage the night before disembarkation?

Passengers should place their luggage outside their stateroom by 11 pm the night before disembarkation so that it can be transported to the terminal hall the next morning.

What should passengers keep in their overnight bag on the morning of disembarkation?

Keep essentials for the morning in an overnight bag, such as medication, passports, travel documents, and airline tickets.

Outlines

00:00

🚢 Embarkation and Disembarkation at Seattle's Pier 66

This video provides a walkthrough of the embarkation and disembarkation processes for the 2022 NCL cruise at Seattle's Pier 66. Before arriving, passengers are advised to complete COVID-19 tests, fill out travel information, and watch a safety video. They should bring travel documents and attach NCL luggage tags to their bags. Upon arrival, checked bags are dropped off at the designated area, and passengers proceed to the check-in area for pre-pre-check-in, where they show boarding passes and passports. This is followed by a security checkpoint. In the pre-check-in area, additional documents such as vaccination cards and negative COVID-19 test results are presented. After check-in, passengers receive their stateroom cards and are directed to the assembly station and entertainment sign-ups. The disembarkation process offers two options: self-assist, where passengers carry their own luggage off the ship with the help of port valet service, or a scheduled disembarkation where luggage is collected from the terminal's luggage hall. The video concludes with a view of passengers waiting for airport buses and ride-share services.

05:01

🚌 Transportation Options Post-Disembarkation

The second paragraph of the video script focuses on the transportation options available to passengers after disembarking from the cruise at Seattle's Pier 66. It shows passengers lining up for airport buses and waiting for taxi cabs, Uber, Lyft, and other ride-share services. The video also suggests viewers check out another video for more information on the port valet service, which is an additional service that transports luggage directly to the airport or chosen airline, providing a convenient end to the cruise experience.

Keywords

💡Cruise

A cruise refers to a type of travel where passengers embark on a voyage, typically on a large ship, for leisure and tourism purposes. In the context of the video, the cruise is the main theme, with the script detailing the embarkation and disembarkation processes at the Port of Seattle's Pier 66 for a Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) voyage.

💡Embarkation

Embarkation is the process of boarding a ship or aircraft. The video script describes the embarkation process at the cruise terminal, which includes dropping off checked bags, going through security, and completing check-in procedures before boarding the NCL ship.

💡Disembarkation

Disembarkation is the act of leaving a ship or aircraft. The script outlines two options for disembarkation: self-assist, where passengers carry their own luggage, and a standard process where luggage is collected from a luggage hall. This is a key part of the cruise experience detailed in the video.

💡Pier 66

Pier 66 is a specific location mentioned in the script, referring to the port facility in Seattle where the NCL embarkation and disembarkation take place. It is the physical starting and ending point for the cruise journey described in the video.

💡NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line)

NCL, or Norwegian Cruise Line, is a cruise line company that operates the ship featured in the video. The script provides a walkthrough of the processes specific to NCL, highlighting the company's services and procedures for passengers.

💡COVID-19 Antigen or PCR Test

The COVID-19 Antigen or PCR Test is a diagnostic test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The script mentions these tests as a prerequisite for travel, emphasizing the importance of health and safety measures in the context of the pandemic for cruise travel.

💡Travel Documents

Travel documents are official papers that identify a person and permit international travel, such as passports and visas. The video script advises carrying these documents in a protective binder, highlighting their necessity for the embarkation process.

💡Luggage Tags

Luggage tags are labels attached to bags for identification during travel. The script instructs attaching NCL luggage tags to checked bags, which is a standard practice to ensure bags are correctly routed to the destination.

💡Security Checkpoint

A security checkpoint is a location where travelers and their belongings are screened for security purposes. The script describes the security checkpoint at the cruise terminal, where passengers pass through x-ray machines and have their bags checked.

💡Pre-Check-In

Pre-Check-In is a process where passengers verify their documentation and details before the main check-in. The video script mentions presenting boarding passes, passports, and health-related documents at this stage, which is part of the cruise terminal's procedures.

💡Stateroom Card

A stateroom card is an identification card provided to cruise passengers, often used for room access and onboard transactions. The script mentions receiving a freestyle stateroom card after check-in, which is essential for accessing one's cabin and participating in the cruise activities.

Highlights

Complete COVID-19 antigen or PCR test before arrival.

Prepare travel documents and watch the NCL safety video.

Attach NCL luggage tags to checked bags.

Choose transportation to Pier 66, such as an Uber XL.

Drop off checked bags at the baggage drop-off area.

Proceed to the check-in area at the south end of the terminal.

Show boarding passes and passports at pre-pre-check-in.

Pass through security checkpoint with x-ray machines.

Present necessary documents at pre-check-in area.

Wait in the designated area with restrooms available.

Check-in with staff and answer health questionnaire.

Receive freestyle stateroom card and complete check-in.

Head to the muster station and sign up for on-board activities.

Explore the ship or check out your stateroom after check-in.

Enjoy a meal at one of the complimentary main dining rooms.

Choose between self-assist or traditional disembarkation.

Utilize port valet service for luggage transportation to the airport.

Place luggage outside stateroom by 11 pm for disembarkation.

Grab a quick bite at the Garden Cafe or Starbucks before disembarkation.

Listen for disembarkation announcements and follow color-coded system.

Scan stateroom card and head to the luggage hall for traditional disembarkation.

Proceed through U.S. Customs and Border Protection before exiting.

Exit to waiting tour buses, airport buses, or ride share pickup areas.

Transcripts

hey cruisers in this video you'll see

the 2022 ncl embark and disembark

processes at the port of seattle's pier

66. here we go

please complete your coven 19 antigen or

pcr test the arrivedcan travel

information and watch the ncl safety

video before showing up at the terminal

carrying all your travel documents in a

poultry binder of some sort will be

helpful

attach the ncl luggage tags to your

checked bag before heading to the pier

grab your right to the pier my wife and

i chose an uber xl ride

when you arrive at pier 66 drop off your

checked bags at the baggage drop off

area in front of the terminal

we dropped our bags off at the far right

or north end of the terminal with these

two kind gentlemen

next walk over to the far left or south

end of the terminal to the check-in area

you'll first come to what we call the

pre-pre-check-in

and will need to show your boarding

passes and passports

electronic copies of our boarding passes

on our phones were accepted next will be

the security checkpoint where you'll

pass through the x-ray machines all bags

pass through the x-ray machines remove

all metal and electronics from your body

jackets and shoes will not need to be

removed you will then move on to the

pre-check-in area you will be asked to

present your boarding passes passports

photo ids arrive can receipt vaccination

cards and negative cova 19 antigen or

pcr test results

electronic copies of our boarding passes

arrive can receipt and antigen test

results were accepted

just past the pre-check-in point was a

waiting area with restrooms

next you will move on to the check-in

area where the friendly staff will guide

you to the correct line

at the check-in desk present your

boarding passes your passports and

answer a quick health questionnaire

electronic copies of our boarding passes

were accepted

you will be issued your freestyle

stateroom card and the check-in process

will be complete

have your photo taken in the photo area

or passed right through onto the gangway

we suggest that you head straight to the

assembly or muster station noted on your

stateroom card

and have the staff scan your card to

signify that you know where to report in

case of an emergency

we also suggest that you report to the

social comedy and nightclub to sign up

for any last minute on board

entertainment or activities

once those are done feel free to explore

the ship or check out your stateroom

if you're hungry grab a bite we suggest

that you avoid a crowded buffet and

visit one of the complimentary main

dining rooms the savory dining room was

open on our trip and a perfect spot to

grab a bite and relax in comfort

on to the disembark process

you'll have two options to choose from

option one is a self-assist

disembarkation where you carry your own

luggage off the ship between 7 15 and 8

am

self self-assist includes the free port

valet service that we opted for

the port valet service transports your

luggage directly to the airport and to

your chosen airline

click the link at the end of this video

for more information

option two is the feel free

disembarkation where you claim your

luggage from the luggage hall on the way

out of the terminal you will choose a

departure time from 8 to 9 30 a.m based

on your travel arrangements and can pick

up your corresponding color tags to

place on your luggage the color tags can

be picked up near the guest services

desk on deck 6 midship

your luggage will need to be placed

outside your stateroom by 11 pm the

night before disembarkation

so that they can be transported down to

the terminal hall first thing in the

morning

keep an overnight bag with essentials

for the morning items like medication

passports travel documents airline

tickets etc

on the morning of disembarkation you may

grab a quick bite at the garden cafe

saver

observation lounge or starbucks

relax and listen for the announcements

with the location of the disembarkation

deck as well as your color code to be

called

once your color code is called report to

the disembarkation deck

check out by scanning your stateroom

card and head down the gangway to the

terminal where you will be directed to

the luggage hall to pick up your luggage

my wife and i bypassed the bagpool area

because our checked bags were already on

their way to the airport via the port

valet service

you will be directed to the u.s customs

and border protection area have your

passport and photo id handy

you'll then be guided out of the

terminal to the waiting tour buses

airport buses or ride share pickup areas

here's a look at passengers lined up for

the airport buses and waiting in front

of the terminal for taxi cabs uber lyft

and other ride share services

for more information on the part valet

service check out this video