There are no “special tips or tricks” because being first on board is not a “thing” in a passenger’s control.
Times are assigned to keep the embarkation process orderly. There is no “rope drop” like in the parks, if that is what you are imagining?
Now…being first to the “soft serve” machine is something I DO a know a thing or two about! 🤣🤣🤣
ENJOY YOUR CRUISE!!