| Sanitize areas | Pass muster | Meet cabin steward |
| It’s clean, but a little extra precaution never hurt anyone. Focus on the high-traffic areas of your room, such as the doorknob, deadbolt, TV remote, light switches, bathroom faucets, thermostat, safe keypad, etc. If you want to go the extra mile, rewash the bar glasses if your cabin has them. | The muster drill is an embarkation day requirement. Traditionally, this has meant identifying your assembly station and heading out there when the drill commences. For an e-muster, you will be required to watch the safety video in your cabin, and then make your way to the muster station in person. | Take this opportunity to tell them your preferences. We always ask them to empty our minibar to use as a fridge, tell them we need 3 pillows each, and let them know how we like our bed made up, which experience tells us is easiest to do with this picture. |
Source: Oliver, J. (Ed.). (2024, September 27). 10 things to do as soon as you get to your cruise cabin. CruiseCritic. Retrieved September 22, 2025, from https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles/10-things-to-do-as-soon-as-you-get-to-your-cruise-cabin
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