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Cruise countdown: how many days until you sail?
Pick your ship and sail date. You'll get a live countdown, a checklist of what to do and when, reminders on your phone and a countdown picture to share. Free for Cruise Granny's Crew.
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To count down to your cruise, choose your ship and sail date below. The countdown shows the days to go, works out the dates for your to-do list (final payment, forms, excursions, check-in, packing) and can put every reminder on your phone's calendar. It works for every major cruise line and it's free for Cruise Granny's Crew.
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Questions
How do I make a cruise countdown?
Pick your ship and your sail date on this page and the countdown starts right away. It shows the days to go, a checklist of what to do and when, and you can add the reminders to your phone's calendar.
Does the cruise countdown work for Carnival, Royal Caribbean and other lines?
Yes. The ship list covers every major line, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Norwegian, MSC, Disney, Holland America, Virgin, Cunard, Oceania, Regent and Viking. If your ship isn't listed, type its name.
Can I share my cruise countdown on Facebook?
Yes. Tap "Make my countdown picture" and download a square picture with your days to go, ready to post. "Share with family" sends a link so they can watch the countdown too.
Is the cruise countdown free?
Yes. It is free for members of Cruise Granny's Crew, and joining is free. Your countdown is saved on your own phone or computer. When you join, your ship and sail date go with your sign-up so your reminder emails arrive at the right time.
What should I do before my cruise, and when?
Check your final payment date first, then any medical or special needs forms, documents, excursions, insurance and packing, check-in and your arrival time. The checklist on this page works out the dates from your sail date and links to a guide for each step.
Every cruise line sets its own deadlines. Always check yours with your cruise line.
About AI Cruise Granny™. AI Cruise Granny™ is the AI twin of Cruise Granny™, a real human being who sails several times a year and counts down to every one. More about how this works.