DebbieMacG Posted October 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Could anyone please advise on the procedure for a B2B cruise in the med on Queen Victoria? I've done a b2b on another cruise line but stayed in the same cabin, this time we need to move cabins after the first cruise. Could anyone tell me please when we get our cards for the second cruise and to what extent does the cabin attendant assist with moving luggage to the new cabin? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted October 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Your hanging clothes will be moved on rails, you will need to pack up other items but the cases will be moved for you. I haven't done B2B for a while so the procedure for collecting new keys may have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted October 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) Yes your steward will certainly assist you. You will be required to pack your loose bits and bobs in your luggage, the steward/s will bring along a rail rack, leave all clothes that are hanging in your wardrobe on their hangers, and transfer these to the rail. To be very honest, ( I'm sure you'll understand) disembarkation/embarkation day for all cabin steward/ss is the busiest day of a voyage/cruise. it's less hassle to stay onboard to get the transfer done asap ( just before going ashore) to assist your crew members. I've always found it helps to liaise before hand ( perhaps the day before or early on the morning) with the crew member 'responsible for your new stateroom' that you'll be transferring from one cabin to another. They will then try and make it a priority to have your new stateroom ready ( asap/early) for the transfer (often they are unaware that their new guest is already in transit) Edited October 22, 2017 by Bell Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieMacG Posted October 22, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Many thanks, that's exactly how I hoped it worked. I'll pop across to the other side of the ship the evening before and say hi to my new attendant and then after breakfast the next morning pack everything not in the wardrobe. I appreciate its the busiest day for them and don't want to make more work than needed. I'd like to be off the ship for about 9.45am as we are meeting our daughter and grand daughter who are joining us for the second cruise. Will room service be available that morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted October 22, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Just a Tip re collecting new keys; Visit the Purser's desk 'Very' late evening' the night before disembarkation ( they may already have them prepared for you) The lines the following morning can aways be a hassle. If you plan to go ashore during the transit , you'll need to disembark with your old key and re embark with your new key. ( less hassle in the system) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted October 22, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Yes, Room Service is available for 'in-transit guests' only ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oahucruiser Posted October 23, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Many thanks, that's exactly how I hoped it worked. Will room service be available that morning? Room service is not available on the morning of departure. They need the men for unloading luggage and it makes more work for the room stewards, among other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Bob Posted October 23, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Check with the Pursers Desk several days before to be sure you're on the In-Transit list. The old steward needs to know you don't need luggage tags. You only have to pack well enough that nothing falls out. It's helpful to print your new luggage tags just to reassure the stewards they have the right bags. I asumme you're dining together, it's useful to check with the Maitre d' about your new table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted October 23, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Room service is not available on the morning of departure. They need the men for unloading luggage and it makes more work for the room stewards, among other things. You will find that on Cunard, morning Room service is available for 'Guests in Transit' ...not for those guests disembarking . I do these round trip voyages several times a year . Edited October 23, 2017 by Bell Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieMacG Posted October 26, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Thank you for the replies, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted October 26, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just to let you know, there has been a recent report that hanging clothes had to be packed for a cabin change on QM2. Hopefully there hasn't been the same change on QV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieMacG Posted October 26, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Thanks Hattie, I hope it's not changed! Maybe if it has they will let me put them on a hanging rail myself :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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