There are a number of benefits to purchasing the cruise lines' air/se packages. For one, a cruise line's air sea package is a convenient way to travel. They make your travel arrangements, as well as take care of ground transportation from the airport to the ship and back from the ship to the airport on your return. This seamless process is convenient as well as providing peace of mind that the cruise line has made your air arrangements and is taking responsibility in making sure you arrive at the ship on time.  

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For cruises departing the continental United States, you should plan to arrive no later than 1:00 pm on the day of departure. This should provide ample time to collect your bags and transfer to the ship, even if the port is an hour from the airport. By arriving early, you are planning ahead for unforeseen flight delays and increasing your changes of meeting the ship on time.

Return flights should not be booked any earlier than noon on the day your cruise returns. For airports that are longer distances from the cruise port, plan accordingly and ask your TravelDep Cruise Expert.

If you are booking your own flights, we recommend you consider arriving a day prior to the cruise to ease any concerns of arriving to the port on time. This is especially recommended for travel during the winter months when weather delays are common.

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If you booked your airfare on your own, you should have your flight schedule with your confirmation. If you booked airfare through the cruise line, you should receive your flight schedule around 3 weeks prior your cruise departure date. The cruise lines use major airline carriers, and they allow you enough travel time to safely arrive at the ship on time.

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You can choose your airline, routing, times and select dates by requesting an Air Deviation in writing. For a non-refundable fee plus any additional fare differences by the airline, an air deviation allows you to pick your airline and flight schedule. Air deviations are on a request basis only and there is no guarantee your schedule will be available. You must make your air deviation as soon as possible after booking your cruise.

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Cruise lines generally do not make airline seat assignments for their guests. We will work with the cruise line to obtain your flight chedule, but it is recommended that you deal directly with the airline to secure your seat assignments. Frequent Flyer upgrades to first class are generally not allowed with the cruise line air/sea packages. If you find after contacting the airline that your assignments are "airport check in only" we recommend arriving at the airport early to get your seats.

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Upon having a confirmed air schedule from the cruise line, you may add your frequent flyer miles directly with your air carrier to receive mileage credit.

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Due to heightened security and screening measures, it is highly recommended that you arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights and two hours early for international flights.

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If you booked your airfare from the cruise line, a cruise line representative in the baggage claim area will direct you to the cruise line transfer bus that will take you to the pier.

If you booked your airfare own your own, you are responsible for your transportation from the airport to the pier. This may include taxi and shuttle services to the pier, which is available at all major airports, or you may purchase transfers from the cruise line.

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Yes, you may purchase airport transfers through the cruise line. Costs vary depending by cruise line and cruise departure port. If you would like to purchase airport transfers, please contact our office and a customer service representative will help you. Please have your complete flight schedule when you call.

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Most Cruise Terminals offer easy and convenient parking for cruise passengers at the pier. These parking areas are security patrolled and can accommodate handicap parking and in most cases, RV's and buses as well. Daily parking rates vary by Cruise Terminal.

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All cruise lines have pre- and post-cruise hotel packages in each departure port. These range from one-night airport hotel stays to three night vacation extensions. These cannot be booked online so please ask your TravelDep cruise specialist.

You may also book your hotels online through TravelDep. Our online hotel booking system gives you a full range of affordable hotel choices near your cruise departure port.

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