The last night of your AmaSintra cruise can feel bittersweet. Instead of waiting until morning to think about leaving, take a little time to enjoy those final hours onboard and make disembarkation easier.

Take some time to sit outside, enjoy the river views, have a drink, and soak in the experience.

The last night is a great time to slow down and appreciate everything you've experienced during your cruise.

Make the most of your final dinner onboard. This is also a wonderful opportunity to thank the crew members who helped make your cruise special.

Before you leave, take photos of:

• Your stateroom
• The ship's public areas
• The Sun Deck
• Your favorite view
• The AmaSintra name on the ship
• Any favorite memories from the cruise

You may be surprised how much you'll enjoy looking back at these photos later.

River cruises tend to create a more intimate atmosphere, so you may have gotten to know fellow guests during the journey.

Exchange contact information if you've made friendships you'd like to continue after the cruise.

Check with Reception to make sure you understand your final onboard account and that there are no unexpected charges.

Don't leave this until you're rushing to get off the ship.

This is the big one!

Pack your suitcase before going to bed so you're not trying to do everything early the next morning.

Keep your carry-on separate with everything you'll need after leaving the ship, including:

• Passport
• Wallet
• Phone
• Medications
• Travel documents
• Chargers
• Change of clothes
• Toiletries
• Anything you need for the airport or your next hotel

AmaWaterways provides specific disembarkation instructions, including luggage and transfer information, before the end of your cruise. (AmaWaterways)

Choose what you'll wear the next morning and keep it easily accessible.

This makes the morning much less stressful.

Make sure medications aren't accidentally packed into luggage that will be collected before you leave the ship.

Keep medications with you.

Charge your:

• Phone
• Smartwatch
• Camera
• Portable battery
• Headphones

You don't want to start your travel day with a dead phone.

It can be tempting to stay up and enjoy every last minute, but you'll probably have an early morning.

Give yourself enough time to get some sleep.

Your Cruise Manager will provide instructions for the morning, including your departure arrangements and transfer details. AmaWaterways' published Portugal information lists 9:00 a.m. as the official disembarkation time, although guests may be able to leave earlier depending on where the ship is moored. Always follow the instructions given for your specific sailing. (AmaWaterways)

Keep the essentials you'll need the next morning accessible.

Your suitcase may be collected before you actually leave the ship, so your carry-on should contain anything you'll need until you reach your next destination.

Before heading to bed, take one last walk around the AmaSintra.

Look out at the river.

Take a deep breath.

And enjoy that final moment of knowing you just completed an incredible journey.

The cruise may be ending, but the memories are coming home with you.