44 Disney Cruise Hacks You Need to Know Before Setting Sail

Some ports allow the cruise ship to pull right up, but others — like at the Grand Cayman port — require the boat to remain offshore, which means you have to take smaller "tender boats" in.

Pro tip: Though you are given a time when the last ferry returns to the ship, try to get back on an earlier boat. The final ferry back is PACKED with the last haul of people heading back, so you'll have a more comfortable ride if you give yourself some extra time.