Caribbean Princess Security Inspection

[Cruzin Grandma]

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EMBARKATION NOTIFICATION

Please be advised that embarkation for your Caribbean Princess cruise on Thursday, November 3, 2022 will begin at 12:30 PM due to required immigration formalities and a US Coast Guard Inspection that will take place upon the ship's arrival to Fort Lauderdale. This is a very thorough safety inspection, requiring the participation

[CruisinCouple2010]

A full U.S. Coast Guard inspection always happens when a ship repositions to a U.S. port after being in a foreign port. Boarding will be delayed.

[SantaFeFan]

Nothing much for you to do. It just means a delayed embarkation, so arrive a couple of hours later instead of waiting in line for that time. These inspections are routine when a ship is returning to US waters for the season. They inspect for safety hazards, correct documentation and record keeping, etc., and even for stowaways or illegal contraband being smuggled into the country. 

[PacnGoNow]

10 minutes ago, Cruzin Grandma said:

  Thank you for your attention to this notification.

I received the following message this morning.  Please share your experience if this has happened to you.   I like to be prepared!  Thank you!    IMPORTANT NOTICES

EMBARKATION NOTIFICATION

Please be advised that embarkation for your Caribbean Princess cruise on Thursday, November 3, 2022 will begin at 12:30 PM due to required immigration formalities and a US Coast Guard Inspection that will take place upon the ship's arrival to Fort Lauderdale. This is a very thorough safety inspection, requiring the participation

Not unusual at all.  We’ve had this many times at different ports and it just means you will be later getting to embark.

 

So, your travel summary may have been updated. Look just before the itinerary for a bold type…Boarding times and sail time.  
 

We’ve been through it several times over the years from FLL and they are bery efficient getting the ship boarded after the inspections.  Don’t worry.

[kiwimum]

We have already done Immigration on the incoming cruise (yesterday in Boston).   Customs should be short and sweet.    Coast Guard Inspection will be the delaying factor.

[qqwer123]

We’re on he same sailing. This has happened before to us on other sailings. It’s routine. 

[skynight]

Normal. It happens all the time when a ship arrives after sailing away from U.S. ports for a season.