B2B "in transit" question

[PurrSusan]

I've read that you can get off the ship between b2b cruises as soon as the ship is cleared by using your "in transit" paper. Is there a special place to go to do this or a special line for this? Also, I saw where you show your paper to a rep when you are getting back onboard so you can skip the lines. I'm sure this is explained in detail while you're on the ship but I would feel better knowing this ahead of time. Thanks!

[Clarea]

I've read that you can get off the ship between b2b cruises as soon as the ship is cleared by using your "in transit" paper. Is there a special place to go to do this or a special line for this? Also, I saw where you show your paper to a rep when you are getting back onboard so you can skip the lines. I'm sure this is explained in detail while you're on the ship but I would feel better knowing this ahead of time. Thanks!

Every ship / port does the B2B process a bit differently. Unfortunately, you will have to wait to get accurate details from the Guest Services people onboard your ship.

[cruisenfever]

I've read that you can get off the ship between b2b cruises as soon as the ship is cleared by using your "in transit" paper. Is there a special place to go to do this or a special line for this? Also, I saw where you show your paper to a rep when you are getting back onboard so you can skip the lines. I'm sure this is explained in detail while you're on the ship but I would feel better knowing this ahead of time. Thanks!

All ships handle consecutive cruisers differently because of the specific rules set by the Port Authorities.

 

Our experience has been that if you want to disembark the ship with other disembarking pax you could do so at that time. If you decide to leave the ship, you will receive an "in-transit" card that, upon your return to the ship, you will just show the pier reps and proceed to board.

 

Depending on the number of consecutive cruisers, you may either have a meeting prior to turnaround day or a letter of instructions will be delivered to your cabin the day before.

 

Your new SeaPass Cards will either be delivered the night before debarkation or the morning of.

 

Edit: I'm just wordier than Bob!!!

Edited July 28, 2014 by cruisenfever

[ckrobyn]

I have done lots of B2B's on the AOS, so I know the process in San juan. I'm on a B2B on the Liberty this coming November and I am wondering what the process is in Fort Lauderdale?:confused:

[Valiamo]

There is a meeting on the 2nd last day for the consecutive cruisers. They go over the B2B procedures. Depending on the ship and the port, you have to disembark the ship, and once the “all clear, zero passengers on board” is given you are then free to re-board the ship, and it is yours for the next several hours.

 

 

If you are moving cabins, you pack the small stuff, and the cabin stewards will move it all to your new cabin.

 

 

If you want to leave the ship for the day and do some shopping or an excursion, you will get an “In Transit” card and you can get back on the ship without having to go through the lines for the passengers that are boarding for the first time.

 

 

You will have to zero out you set-sail card, as both cruises are considered as separate cruises. I am not sure of when you get your new card, but you will have a separate card for each cruise.

 

 

We have 2 B2B’s coming up, and in both cases we are in the same cabin.

[Grandma Dazzles]

I've read that you can get off the ship between b2b cruises as soon as the ship is cleared by using your "in transit" paper. Is there a special place to go to do this or a special line for this? Also, I saw where you show your paper to a rep when you are getting back onboard so you can skip the lines. I'm sure this is explained in detail while you're on the ship but I would feel better knowing this ahead of time. Thanks!

 

It may vary from ship to ship and port to port. On the Allure last November we had a meeting where the process was explained. Meeting was not mandatory, but they did suggest you attend. Process was explained about vacating stateroom, changing room (if you were doing so). We had a leisurely breakfast and met a representative in the Schooner Lounge around 10:00 a.m. She escorted us off the ship and gave small cards/tickets to anyone wishing to spend time ashore. We were checked by customs/immigration and then walked right back on to the ship. The representative gave us our new Set sail Passes (had previously filled out paperwork). People who went into town were told to show their cards and come right back on. We were also treated to complimentary lunch at Giovanni's.

[cruisenfever]

There is a meeting on the 2nd last day for the consecutive cruisers. They go over the B2B procedures. Depending on the ship and the port, you have to disembark the ship, and once the “all clear, zero passengers on board” is given you are then free to re-board the ship, and it is yours for the next several hours.

It all depends on the number of consecutive cruisers as to whether a meeting is held or not the day prior to debarkation. We only do consecutive cruises and we have experienced both.

 

We just did a b2b on Rhapsody and there was no meeting for consecutive cruisers the day prior to the end of the first cruise.

 

Also, in some foreign ports you do not have to disembark prior to recording a zero count.

Edited July 28, 2014 by cruisenfever

[rubrrick]

It all depends on the number of consecutive cruisers as to whether a meeting is held or not the day prior to debarkation. We only do consecutive cruises and we have experienced both.

 

We just did a b2b on Rhapsody and there was no meeting for consecutive cruisers the day prior to the end of the first cruise.

 

Also, in some foreign ports you do not have to disembark prior to recording a zero count.

 

Patti is quite correct on the point that she made regarding foreign ports (those other than U.S. ports) where the ship is not required to show a "zero count" before letting passengers back aboard.

 

We have done B2B's in Europe, Baltics and Med. We would go through customs while onboard, a day or two before the turnaround destination, with the countries officers being aboard, and checking passports in one of the lounges.

 

Then, the night before, while everyone else was packing, we would receive our new Sea Pass cards, and instructions for the turn around day.

 

Rick

[Beachin2]

FYI - the "in transit" card lets you bypass the terminal check-in line, but not the security screen, x-ray, etc. (and I'm very much OK with that).

[dancinman66]

Everything gets explained on board

A letter is sent around

Make sure you are listed as b2b once on board as it may not be like that in the system

They usually have a meeting to give you the new card ryc but depends on the port and where the ship had come from and then going to

 

 

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[PurrSusan]

I really appreciate all of the replies. I understand the procedure---my main question is: When you are getting off of the ship is there a certain line or area that you go to when you are getting off or do you just line up with everyone else when you are leaving for the day?

 

Beachin 2: I definitely agree with the security screening! Good to know!

 

Thanks!

[Clarea]

I really appreciate all of the replies. I understand the procedure---my main question is: When you are getting off of the ship is there a certain line or area that you go to when you are getting off or do you just line up with everyone else when you are leaving for the day?

 

Beachin 2: I definitely agree with the security screening! Good to know!

 

Thanks!

If you are getting off the ship with the other B2B guests, you will be told where to meet and you will get off as a group. This is the only way to be able to get back on the ship before normal boarding starts.

 

If you don't care about getting back on the ship before normal boarding starts, then you can get off whenever you want using the normal exit procedure. However, you would need to have your old and new SeaPass cards to do this. You will be informed via letter or meeting on how you are getting new SeaPass cards.

Edited July 28, 2014 by clarea