16 mistakes cruise ship passengers make on disembarkation day

You've had a great cruise, and you want to end your vacation on a high note. Then comes the reality of disembarkation day.Getting off a cruise ship is not the same as checking out of a hotel — you can't just leave the ship when you feel like it.Small and luxury ships can have flexible, even leisurely, disembarkation plans. However, the final day on most big ships is a bit chaotic.The crew needs to get everyone out of their cabins and off the ship quickly so they can prepare for the arrival of the next batch of thousands of passengers. It's a busy work day.So, extend your calm vacation mindset a little longer by preparing yourself and taking these steps to avoid common disembarkation-day mistakes.Check your billThe night before disembarkation, a statement of everything you spent on the ship for drinks, specialty restaurants, spa treatments, souvenirs and any other splurges will arrive outside your cabin door.Mistakes do happen, so there will inevitably be long lines at guest services on disembarkation day, with people discussing specific charges.You can review your bill before disembarking at the guest services desk. PRINCESS CRUISESAvoid the crowd by either getting there super earl...