Stay Awhile

[peterdoyle33]

Hi folks. My wife and I are cruising on Indy on the 27th August and on the day we disembark our flight is not until 6.20pm. I see in my cruise planner there is an option to pay to 'stay awhile', i.e. disembark late. Has anybody done this as it does not specify what time we would need to be off the ship by? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks :)

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

Hi folks. My wife and I are cruising on Indy on the 27th August and on the day we disembark our flight is not until 6.20pm. I see in my cruise planner there is an option to pay to 'stay awhile', i.e. disembark late. Has anybody done this as it does not specify what time we would need to be off the ship by? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks :)

 

I didn't do it, but on Brilliance you had to disembark by 3pm at the latest.

[peterdoyle33]

Thanks for the reply. 3pm at the latest would be fair enough, I was just worried you would have to be off much earlier. I just wanted to know if it would be worth doing, as we will have a lot of time to kill in Southampton if we disembark early.

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

Thanks for the reply. 3pm at the latest would be fair enough, I was just worried you would have to be off much earlier. I just wanted to know if it would be worth doing, as we will have a lot of time to kill in Southampton if we disembark early.

 

I guess if you're into the pool and sunning it would be ok - you have access to the public areas of the ship but have to be out of your stateroom by 8:30 still. The shops and casino would be closed - you could use your credit cards at the bars when they opened and lunch at the Windjammer (or I guess any of the open venues if there were others).

Edited July 16, 2016 by WrittenOnYourHeart

[peterdoyle33]

Yeah I think it sounds like a plan. I don't think there is a lot to do around Southampton so why not relax on the ship for a few extra hours. Cheers for your thoughts!

[Langley Cruisers]

...you could use your credit cards at the bars when they opened..

 

Are you sure about this?

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

Are you sure about this?

 

That's what the information they published on Brilliance said.

[cb at sea]

While on some sailings, you can stay on the ship later, you will NOT have access to your cabin...you still have to be out very early! I would compare prices of changing your flight to something earlier, to your other options...like a day room, or excursion.....see which is cheaper.

[jaspercat]

From the website:

 

(Karen, it does say CC for onboard purchases)

Not quite ready to say goodbye? Neither are we. With our new Stay Awhile program, you can extend the last day of your cruise – remain onboard and continue to enjoy everything the ship has to offer before your later departure. We’ll handle your luggage while you enjoy a late breakfast or lunch at Windjammer café; pamper yourself at the spa; relax on the pool deck – the ship is yours. So relax, kick back, and stay awhile.

 

Highlights:

• Stay Awhile program: Relax, get a bite to eat and take your time on departure day.

 

What to Bring:

• Small bag with personal belongings

• Medication

• Credit Cards

 

What to Wear:

• Comfortable Clothing

• Swimsuit (if planning to use pool)

 

Important Notes:

• Guests cannot remain in their staterooms after 8:30 a.m.

• Guests will have access to all public lounges and the pool deck.

• Guests who have previously purchased a beverage package will have the Royal Refreshment soda package on departure day.

• Guests who have previously purchased an internet package will continue to have access on departure day.

• Please note that no exit and re-entry to the ship will be permitted on departure day.

• For your convenience, personal credit cards will be accepted for onboard purchases throughout the day.

• Luggage will be given a special tag and will be handled by the staff onboard; guests should only keep small bag with personal belongings.

• Private and group transportation is available.

• Guests who have booked transfers through Royal Caribbean will have the option to request a later transfer upon signing-up for the Stay Awhile Program.

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/shoreExcursions/product/detail/view.do?sourcePage=shorexByPort&ProductCode=CP91&DestinationCode=

[riclop]

Hi folks. My wife and I are cruising on Indy on the 27th August and on the day we disembark our flight is not until 6.20pm. I see in my cruise planner there is an option to pay to 'stay awhile', i.e. disembark late. Has anybody done this as it does not specify what time we would need to be off the ship by? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks :)

 

Take a post cruise excursion.

[BEENSAILING]

From the website:

 

(Karen, it does say CC for onboard purchases)

Not quite ready to say goodbye? Neither are we. With our new Stay Awhile program, you can extend the last day of your cruise – remain onboard and continue to enjoy everything the ship has to offer before your later departure. We’ll handle your luggage while you enjoy a late breakfast or lunch at Windjammer café; pamper yourself at the spa; relax on the pool deck – the ship is yours. So relax, kick back, and stay awhile.

 

Highlights:

• Stay Awhile program: Relax, get a bite to eat and take your time on departure day.

 

What to Bring:

• Small bag with personal belongings

• Medication

• Credit Cards

 

What to Wear:

• Comfortable Clothing

• Swimsuit (if planning to use pool)

 

Important Notes:

• Guests cannot remain in their staterooms after 8:30 a.m.

• Guests will have access to all public lounges and the pool deck.

• Guests who have previously purchased a beverage package will have the Royal Refreshment soda package on departure day.

• Guests who have previously purchased an internet package will continue to have access on departure day.

• Please note that no exit and re-entry to the ship will be permitted on departure day.

• For your convenience, personal credit cards will be accepted for onboard purchases throughout the day.

• Luggage will be given a special tag and will be handled by the staff onboard; guests should only keep small bag with personal belongings.

• Private and group transportation is available.

• Guests who have booked transfers through Royal Caribbean will have the option to request a later transfer upon signing-up for the Stay Awhile Program.

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/shoreExcursions/product/detail/view.do?sourcePage=shorexByPort&ProductCode=CP91&DestinationCode=

 

I just did click thru as I had never heard of this - and we sail a lot with Royal. We are D+ and always interested in learning something new. The "stay awhile" program seems only to be available for 15 cruises out of Copenhagen.

[jaspercat]

I just did click thru as I had never heard of this - and we sail a lot with Royal. We are D+ and always interested in learning something new. The "stay awhile" program seems only to be available for 15 cruises out of Copenhagen.

 

Thanks for catching that BEENSAILING -- I didn't follow it all the way through, just found that the program info.:o

[Ashland]

When we sailed the western med it was available when we disembarked in Barcelona...so I believe this "stay awhile" program option can vary....but only on international itineraries.

[Langley Cruisers]

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jaspercat, thanks for the information.

 

I just did click thru as I had never heard of this - and we sail a lot with Royal. We are D+ and always interested in learning something new. The "stay awhile" program seems only to be available for 15 cruises out of Copenhagen.

 

When we sailed the western med it was available when we disembarked in Barcelona...so I believe this "stay awhile" program option can vary....but only on international itineraries.

 

Thanks both.

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

When we sailed the western med it was available when we disembarked in Barcelona...so I believe this "stay awhile" program option can vary....but only on international itineraries.

 

Yeah, it was definitely offered on the Brilliance Med/Venice cruise 7/1-13.

[Paulxyz2004]

While I do agree on Southampton not being the most exciting place, I would not spend the Money to be allowed to stay onboard.

 

IMO turn around days onboard are not really a Relaxing atmosphere and the best you will get is somewhere a place to sit. Pools often are closed for cleaning and they are doing a lot of cleaning on the pool deck as well. Same goes for many of the Lounges and Services onboard are very limited.

 

I would look into a day room at one of the Hotels. There are a lot of Budget Hotels in Southampton and you might be able to score a more comfortable place in the privacy of a Hotel room for the day. A couple of hours can be spent in Southampton By visiting the City Center and the Shopping mall.

[caroline135]

Are you flying from gatwick? If so how are you getting there, train or hire car?

 

 

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[peterdoyle33]

Hi folks. Thanks for all your feedback. We are flying home from Southampton at 18.20. Unfortunately Flybe changed their schedule in the last couple of weeks, we were originally due to be flying back to Dublin around lunchtime.

 

The stay awhile program is definately available on this cruise as it is available to book in the cruise planner @€35 euro per person. will look into a day room at one of the hotels as an alternative option.

 

Either way we dont fancy having 7-8 hours to kill in Southampton with nowhere to go so its just trying to figure out the best option. Thanks again for all your thoughts:)

[lucymorgan]

Southampton seems interesting to us! I guess it is all a matter of perspective!

 

We've hired a car for the day before our cruise to explore and fellow cruisers have recommended Lymington, Burley and Lyndhurst as lovely places which can all be done in a day. Other recommendations were Portsmouth historic dockyard, West quay (easy to walk to for shopping) and the New Forest (with its wild ponies).

 

If you hired a car (walking distance from the dock) you could store your luggage in the boot and perhaps drop the car off at the airport.

Edited July 18, 2016 by lucymorgan

[sky0000547]

I don't think I will be able to be totally relaxed with no access to the cabin and having carry on's with me. Similarly I'm not totally relaxed on boarding day prior to cabins opening.

 

You can either get a day hotel room or perhaps rent a car to use as luggage storage and also for going places.

 

Enjoy your cruise and I will see you onboard ;)

[peterdoyle33]

I will talk to the boss/wife and see what she thinks:) Might look at renting a car, although we will probably need to be in the airport shortly after 4pm so not sure if it will be worth it, but thanks again for the tips!

 

We will see you on board sky0000547 ;)