B2b cruises

[Jenna109]

We have two cruises b2b next April on the Wonder. We have the same cabin so no worry about transferring clothes, etc. however, can anyone tell me about the procedure on transfer day. On Celebrity we were taken off the ship as a b2b group so that we could go through customs. Some went back on the ship immediately. Is this possible on the Wonder? Can we go back to the cabin? As we are with our grandson we would like to use the swimming pool. Possible?

[bsddsc]

procedures have changed over the years. Call the cruise line directly about a week before departure to find out how it will work on your specific cruise. Things change fast and what applies today, may not when you cruise.

[dexddd]

We have two cruises b2b next April on the Wonder. We have the same cabin so no worry about transferring clothes, etc. however, can anyone tell me about the procedure on transfer day. On Celebrity we were taken off the ship as a b2b group so that we could go through customs. Some went back on the ship immediately. Is this possible on the Wonder? Can we go back to the cabin? As we are with our grandson we would like to use the swimming pool. Possible?

 

Are you going out of Miami? We have done it at PC before.

[Jenna109]

We will be in Miami.

[moki'smommy]

We've done several B2B cruises. The procedure changes with the port in question as well as with current DCL procedures. While DCL attempts to make things easier, local officials aren't always cooperative.

 

The consistent things have been that we leave the ship at the end of the disembarkation process (about 15 minutes after everyone is asked to be off.) Whether we have been escorted off or not depends on number of families doing B2Bs. Whether we had to go thru Customs depended on the port. In one instance, we did not even need to get off the ship; everything was handled at the Guest Services desk (this was in Barcelona).

 

We were able to re-board fairly quickly--being off ship a total of 15-60 minutes. Upon reboarding, we did have access to our cabin. The pools were open as soon as the cleaning had been completed (it is a great time to swim), but the slides were not open as there were no lifeguards on duty. Refreshments were available in various locations--when few families were involved, they were in the Cove Cafe and children were specifically allowed to be there until boarding started. When more families were involved, refreshments for families were available in the Promenade Lounge while adults could indulge at the Cove Cafe.

 

You will get a letter in your stateroom on the last full day detailing the procedures for YOUR cruise. Don't believe anything stateside tells you--they only know what their computer says.

[Jenna109]

Thank you for the information - very helpful.

We have done lots of cruising but this will be our first Disney and also the first time with a child so we are trying to find out all the ins and outs of taking children.

[telynch25]

Thank you for the information - very helpful.

We have done lots of cruising but this will be our first Disney and also the first time with a child so we are trying to find out all the ins and outs of taking children.

 

Jenna-

I replied to a few of your other posts, but I wanted to verify something based on this post. Are you the legal parent/guardian of the grandchild? Or are they sailing? If not, make sure you get the Minor Authorization form and have it filled out prior to sailing. DCL used to require it to be notarized, but they have stopped that procedure...however they do require the parent/guardian grant permission if you take the grandchild on a cruise without them present. It can be downloaded from your Online Check-In documents, or it can be emailed by calling DCL. Sorry if this is something you already filled out or don't need...just would hate to see you get to the port and they question about it.

[moki'smommy]

The above is absolutely correct.

 

You may get lots of mis-information about what you need to take a child out of the country without a parent(s). The only thing DCL requires is the minor authorization form which does not require notarization. Of course this is in addition to the birth certificate or passport which is required for all passengers.

 

I'm not saying that a notarized authorization letter is not a good idea...but it is not required.

[Jenna109]

Thank you for the information. Our son and daughter in law will not be with us - they are going to Rome and sorrento. It is our treat for our grandson. So thank you for the information and we will get the form.