Keep valuables and documents on you or in your hand luggage, as well as any medication that you may need, as the bulk of your luggage will be left at the baggage drop-off and you will only have it delivered to your cabin a few hours after your board.
Ensure that your drop-off baggage is clearly labelled with your name and cabin number.
Most cruise lines provide luggage tags to make it easier.
Don’t have large amounts of hand luggage as you will need to schlep it around with you until you have access to your cabin, which can be a couple of hours after your board.