I'm by no means a cruise expert you may have read some of my reviews if not these tips though simple will help to reduce your stress on board..............well it has worked flawlessly for our last 12 cruises.
1. If you are not local to the disembarkation port arrive at least 1 day in advance it reduces the anxiety of missing the ship. Plan on some sight seeing if at all possible if new to Boston or that port city.
2. Now depending on where it is and how far I'm traveling I may get there 3-4 days earlier to sight see and get into the vacation mind set and the air fare in and out a few days either way can save you hundreds if not thousands depending on how many people are traveling with you.