Change-over day on B2B cruises.

[Philandher]

Could anybody currently or recently on Odyssey give an idea of what procedures B2B guests can expect on change-over day?

Thanks,

Phil

[Hlitner]

3 hours ago, Philandher said:

Could anybody currently or recently on Odyssey give an idea of what procedures B2B guests can expect on change-over day?

Thanks,

Phil

I assume you are thinking in terms of the cruises operating out of Barbados.  The procedures for those staying aboard are actually quite simple.  On Saturday morning all passengers are tested.  Sometime between 10am and 11am (it is a sea day) all the passengers are supposed to report to the Grand Salon (deck 6).  As we walked in the room we were given a glass of champagne, checked-in, and given a numbered tag.  We then sat anywhere (canapes were served) until our number was called (less than 10 minute wait).  We then went to the front where we were taken into cubicles where we got a quick shallow nose swab.  The test results were sent to each cabin later that same day.  

 

On Sunday, life was pretty normal for those staying aboard.  Those that booked an excursion in Barbados went ashore for their tours.  The other passengers simply spent the day aboard doing whatever they pleased (like a normal sea day).  The folks who were leaving the ship had written instructions about what time to disembark and they were then bused about 200 yards to the cruise terminal where they got on their bus, taxi, etc.  We spent most of that Sunday just relaxing on deck with our mimosas and bloody marys until it was time for lunch.  There were some activities scheduled for those who like activities, but we just did our own thing which was relaxing, reading, drinking, eating, and chatting with fellow passengers.  We understand this is a very tough way to spend a day but somebody has to do it :).

 

Hank

[Philandher]

18 hours ago, Hlitner said:

I assume you are thinking in terms of the cruises operating out of Barbados.  The procedures for those staying aboard are actually quite simple.  On Saturday morning all passengers are tested.  Sometime between 10am and 11am (it is a sea day) all the passengers are supposed to report to the Grand Salon (deck 6).  As we walked in the room we were given a glass of champagne, checked-in, and given a numbered tag.  We then sat anywhere (canapes were served) until our number was called (less than 10 minute wait).  We then went to the front where we were taken into cubicles where we got a quick shallow nose swab.  The test results were sent to each cabin later that same day.  

 

On Sunday, life was pretty normal for those staying aboard.  Those that booked an excursion in Barbados went ashore for their tours.  The other passengers simply spent the day aboard doing whatever they pleased (like a normal sea day).  The folks who were leaving the ship had written instructions about what time to disembark and they were then bused about 200 yards to the cruise terminal where they got on their bus, taxi, etc.  We spent most of that Sunday just relaxing on deck with our mimosas and bloody marys until it was time for lunch.  There were some activities scheduled for those who like activities, but we just did our own thing which was relaxing, reading, drinking, eating, and chatting with fellow passengers.  We understand this is a very tough way to spend a day but somebody has to do it :).

 

Hank

Thanks Hank, that's very informative. Are the mimosas and bloody marys compulsory!!?

[Hlitner]

18 minutes ago, Philandher said:

Thanks Hank, that's very informative. Are the mimosas and bloody marys compulsory!!?

Absolutely :).  

 

[cruiseej]

6 hours ago, Philandher said:

Are the mimosas and bloody marys compulsory!!?

 

You can request a waiver for champagne as an alternative. 😉

[Philandher]

14 hours ago, cruiseej said:

 

You can request a waiver for champagne as an alternative. 😉

........... does that require proof of double vaccination?🥂

[cruiseej]

4 hours ago, Philandher said:

........... does that require proof of double vaccination?🥂

 

That may require proof of a booster! ;)