Back to back

[argyll1881]

Can anyone who has does a back to back recently help me with a few questions:

a. do you need to covid test between cruises.  If so, I assume it is done on board.  Is there a cost ?

b. Do you need to disembark and then re-check in to get a new cabin card or, if you are staying in the same cabin, do you get a card for both cruises at the start of the first one.

c. If the first cruise bumps you up a latitudes category does that reflect in time for the second cruise ?

[hallux]

Some of your questions are answered in this recent thread - 

 

[paf910]

• We did a 7 day B2B in March from New Orleans to Western Caribbean. On last sea day of first leg, before arriving in New Orleans, we went to Bliss Lounge , had a quick covid test  (negative) and were given a wristband to wear at debarkation. We were also given a new room card (same cabin). At debarkation, we were walked off the ship, and had to re-enter, go through security and then went back on ship. There was no charge for covid testing between cruises. Can’t answer about latitude level as we were sapphire prior to boarding and remained the same

[hallux]

For changing Latitudes status between legs of a B2B, I've heard that having a discussion with the on-board Latitudes Rewards rep. has moved things along.

[argyll1881]

28 minutes ago, hallux said:

Some of your questions are answered in this recent thread - 

 

Oops....thanks.  

Edited July 1, 2022 by argyll1881

[paf910]

Note: when you receive your new sail card for the second leg of B2B, make sure you can open your cabin door and also use it at the bar. We’ve had issues in the past where they didn’t work, and had to make trips to guest services . They gave us new cards

Edited July 1, 2022 by paf910

[The Traveling Man]

If the first leg of a cruise increases your Latitudes points enough to qualify for a higher tier on the second leg of your cruise, your new status should automatically be recorded on your new card.  A quick check of the new card that you receive either the day before turnaround day or the next morning should show your new status.  If not, check with Guest Services for a new card.  We have done this twice.  Each time it was automatic.

[MaineYachtClub]

We're doing our 1st B2B in October.  Can someone point me to, or provide, information on how exactly does a B2B turn-around work?  For example, when we get to Civitavecchia, is it just treated as another port day for those of us continuing on the next cruise?  I know we have to exit the ship.  Can we take an excursion?  Departure time is 17:00.  What time will we need to be back on board?

 

Appreciate any help.

 

[The Traveling Man]

20 hours ago, MaineYachtClub said:

We're doing our 1st B2B in October.  Can someone point me to, or provide, information on how exactly does a B2B turn-around work?  For example, when we get to Civitavecchia, is it just treated as another port day for those of us continuing on the next cruise?  I know we have to exit the ship.  Can we take an excursion?  Departure time is 17:00.  What time will we need to be back on board?

 

Appreciate any help.

 

Usually a day or two before the end of the first of your two cruises you will receive info about the turnaround.  This may be a letter, or you may be invited to a meeting where the procedures will be explained.  Either way, if a Covid test is required you will be told when and where it will be conducted, usually on board on the day before turnaround.  You will receive a wristband, name tag, badge, or some other means of identifying yourself to port personnel as an "in transit" passenger.  That will allow you to skip the check-in line at the port terminal and go straight to the security checkpoint, just as you normally would at any intermediate port.  You also will be instructed to stop by the Guest Services desk to pick up a new key card.  This usually should be done either the evening before turnaround or perhaps the morning of turnaround.  The instructions you receive will give you the specifics.  Once you use your new card, do not try to use your old card for anything else.  Doing so can cancel your new card.  In most ports you will be required to exit the ship and spend at least a short time in the port terminal so the port authorities can reconcile the manifest and zero out the passenger count.  After that is done you can return to the ship if you want to, or you can explore the port city or take an excursion.  NCL usually does not offer shore excursions on turnaround days, so you may need to arrange an independent tour yourself.  Since you will treat the turnaround day as you would any other intermediate port, your back-on-board time usually will be 30 minutes before departure.  In your case that would be 4:30 PM, but it would be a good idea to ask at the Guest Services desk before disembarking.  Other passengers who are checking in, of course, must be at the terminal much earlier to begin their check-in.