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<p>Nobody wants to start their vacation waiting in line.</p>
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<p>That’s why Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is combining facial recognition technology, QR codes, digital beacons and an app guests can add to their smartphones to streamline and simplify boarding a ship.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Breeze through boarding and start the process before your vacation begins. The first step: download the app for the upcoming cruise. It’s a valuable tool onboard that will help with everything from booking dining, entertainment and shore excursion options. It'll also come in handy for finding your way around the ship and even ordering a beverage that will find its way to  you -- wherever you may be on board!&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Step two is to complete the quick and easy check-in on the app with built-in travel document scanning and verification, and image recognition technology for security photo validation. This enables you to enjoy a frictionless and expedited boarding experience through a dedicated lane the moment you arrive at the port. There are additional benefits to checking in early:</p>
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<ul><li>Worry-Free Curbside Luggage Drop-Off: Drop off your luggage when you arrive at the terminal with the peace of mind that your belongings will arrive at your stateroom through luggage tagging and tracking technology.</li><li>Expedited security check points. Using the pre-validated security photo uploaded earlier, facial recognition technology can recognize you in a snap and start checking you in automatically in the background.</li></ul>
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<p>That wasn't too difficult, was it? Once your Check-in is complete, you are now on your way towards effortlessly enjoying your first vacation day. Any last minute paperwork to complete? Not to worry. A crew member will know and get in contact with you to take care of it. </p>
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<p>We continue to expand our offerings across our fleet. Be sure to keep an eye on which ships currently offer expedited arrival!</p>
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