back-to-back sailing, but in different staterooms

[Sunshine_Barbie]

Hello all!

I was wondering if anyone has some experience/information/insight on how a back-to-back generally works when the two sailings are booked for different staterooms.

 

We have completed several back-to-back sailings and REALLY enjoy them. But we have only ever had the experience when we are in the same stateroom for both voyages. Previously, when booked in the same state room, we have always been allowed to leave all our luggage in the room, meet in a lounge and get escorted off/on the ship. Obviously, when sailing in a different stateroom, we would need to fully pack our luggage , but do you know if it works similar to a normal disembarking that we would have to fully exit and go down to claim all our luggage?

 

I am aware that there really are no  "set standards" for back-to-back sailing and that the policies vary ship to ship and voyage to voyage, just wondering if you have had this experience and what it has been like

 

Thanks!

 

[sandebeach]

The last time (Pre-Covid) we did a B2B, we had different rooms. We talked to our room steward and he said to pack stuff that was in our drawers into our suitcases. He would move the suitcases, and clothes that were on hangers, to our new cabin. 

[Bette And Bill]

17 minutes ago, Sunshine_Barbie said:

Hello all!

I was wondering if anyone has some experience/information/insight on how a back-to-back generally works when the two sailings are booked for different staterooms.

 

We have completed several back-to-back sailings and REALLY enjoy them. But we have only ever had the experience when we are in the same stateroom for both voyages. Previously, when booked in the same state room, we have always been allowed to leave all our luggage in the room, meet in a lounge and get escorted off/on the ship. Obviously, when sailing in a different stateroom, we would need to fully pack our luggage , but do you know if it works similar to a normal disembarking that we would have to fully exit and go down to claim all our luggage?

 

I am aware that there really are no  "set standards" for back-to-back sailing and that the policies vary ship to ship and voyage to voyage, just wondering if you have had this experience and what it has been like

 

Thanks!

 

 

14 minutes ago, sandebeach said:

The last time (Pre-Covid) we did a B2B, we had different rooms. We talked to our room steward and he said to pack stuff that was in our drawers into our suitcases. He would move the suitcases, and clothes that were on hangers, to our new cabin. 

We are currently on the Adventure of the Seas. We met some people who did have to change rooms from week 1 to week 2. All they had to do was pack the things not on hangers. And everything was moved for them. I do recommend talking with both cabin stewards, and seeing how they prefer you do things. I normally talk to both especially the one in the new cabin. I like to see if I can put some of the things I keep in the safe in as soon as the former occupants have vacated the room. It has never been an issue.

[Biker19]

28 minutes ago, Sunshine_Barbie said:

Thanks

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[DragonOfTheSeas]

We agree with the description above.  Leave things on hangers.  Pack the rest in suitcases.  The only thing we had to move was what was in our safe.  We did that just after the other cabin was clear.  

 

The packing was fast.  We lifted a stack of clothes out of a drawer and put it into the suitcase.  In the new room we did the same thing.  It took us about 1/2 hour to pack and only 15 minutes to unpack.  Easy peasy.

 

[cruisegirl1]

We've done lots of B2B with a cabin change.   Super easy.  

 

 We ALWAYS try to meet with the new cabin attendant late in the cruise.   Usually we can track him/her down mid morning .  Or we have the current attendant get with the new attendant.  That way, the new attendant will (hopefully) service your new cabin first.  We place as much as we can on hangers and just put the drawer contents in a suitcase.  When traveling, we live out of packing cubes so it is super easy.   We generally  wheel the suitcase to the new cabin prior to going to the meet up place. (We'll put the suitcases in the closet)     The cabin attendant moves the hanging clothes.   

 

In maybe 15 B2B with cabin changes  we only had ONE cabin attendant who refused to service the room  out of his usual order.  We were   back on the cruise and in the new cabin  about 10:00 am and the room was serviced at 12:45PM!  We couldn't unpack, use the cabin  bathroom etc.   We were a bit annoyed that we couldn't  enjoy the new cabin ( suite) , but spent the time by the pool.  ( I know, first world problem!)   Had that been our first  B2B, we would never  do it in different cabins again.  Thankfully it was the exception - not the norm. 

 

We don't  mind the move. We enjoy getting a freshly cleaned cabin for  the next leg.  Sometimes we move to a different ( better) category.   We have gone from a suite on the first leg to a lower category on the second, and while it is better the other way around it is still better to be on the ship for a second cruise!   We have a few B2B coming up and two sets still  have cabin changes.  

 

We bring the  safe contents with us during the turn around process.  Never thought to put the items in the safe of the  new cabin.    I figured they can through and opened all the safes to make sure they were empty.  

 

enjoy!

Edited July 27, 2021 by cruisegirl1

[bouhunter]

We've done this many times.  Have never bothered talking to the "new cabin steward".  It's never been a problem and has always gone smoothly.  Some people over think things when it's not necessary.  The stewards have a LOT to do on change over day and really don't need to be bothered by people in this situation.  They'll get it done just fine.

[jaak1008]

One suggestion, if you have medication that requires refrigeration either take it with you during the turn around or let your cabin steward know that it is in the refrigerator and needs to be moved to the new cabin (I would suggest option 1 just to be on the safe side). On our last b2b the cabin steward was aware of the medication but did not let their assistant know about it and the medication was accidentally thrown out. Royal was excellent in taking care of this situation by replacing the medication and providing follow-up for the remainder of the cruise.

[Dat Cruisin Couple]

We are doing a B2B in December on Harmony. Couldn't get what we wanted in the same cabin so we opted for CP on the first leg and a Suite directly across the hall for the second. Hopefully this gives us the same attendant and they can take care of things.

[retiredgram]

We have had to move to different cabin several times.  It will be easy. 

 

The new cabin attendant was very happy that I tracked him down to let him know we would be moving to his area.  He asked us how we wanted our bed (together or separate), time of our dinner and the other question some attendants ask. Really thanked me for letting him get ahead of the situation.

 

Enjoy your B2B.

[MeHeartCruising]

I agree it will be a simple process for the OP.  I do recommend that you still put your second cruise's printed luggage tags on the bags that are to be transferred to the new cabin -- just in case it gets lost in the shuffle of turn-around day.  I personally also put my hangered clothes back into my suit case.  Just to ensure something wasn't lost.  But I agree, most don't do this and seem to have no problems.