Only one person in cabin b2b

[lakelorain]

I had originally booked a b2b with my sister-in-law. She had to back out and now I have one friend on the first cruise and another on the second cruise with me. RC says this no longer constitutes a b2b since not everyone in cabin is on both cruises.

Has anyone ever done this? Do I have to get off and get back on with the people boarding for the second cruise? Do I need a second set sail pass?

I assume my stuff will stay on the ship as I'm in the same cabin for both cruises.

Thanks for your help.

[Clarea]

It could be that RC's booking system cannot handle a B2B where both guests are not exactly the same on both cruises. However, I expect that Guest Services will not have a problem with the situation. You just may have to talk to Guest Services during the first cruise and explain the situation so they put you on the B2B list.

[memoak]

On every back to back cruise I have done (admittedly not with this particular cruise line) a new card was delivered to my cabin and we did have to disembark just for a moment then were allowed back on. They have to completely empty the ship of passengers before you can get back on. At times they have had us meet in a lounge and once everyone was there escorted us off and then back on again.

[lakelorain]

On every back to back cruise I have done (admittedly not with this particular cruise line) a new card was delivered to my cabin and we did have to disembark just for a moment then were allowed back on. They have to completely empty the ship of passengers before you can get back on. At times they have had us meet in a lounge and once everyone was there escorted us off and then back on again.

 

 

That's true if both people in the cabin are b2b but I'm b2b and my cabin mate is not.

[lakelorain]

It could be that RC's booking system cannot handle a B2B where both guests are not exactly the same on both cruises. However, I expect that Guest Services will not have a problem with the situation. You just may have to talk to Guest Services during the first cruise and explain the situation so they put you on the B2B list.

 

 

That's a good point. You are probably right. Their booking system leaves a lot to be desired.

I was hoping someone had been in this situation before.

Thanks.

Toni

[hapster85]

Will be in a similar situation on Adventure this summer. Currently have a 3 person cabin b2b weeks, but our daughter isn't going to be able to make it the first week.

 

Already tried to remove her once, but the rep was like, you'll have to change cabins. Probably could have escalated things, since it is nearly sold out, but decided to wait. We were around 80 days out then.

[lakelorain]

Will be in a similar situation on Adventure this summer. Currently have a 3 person cabin b2b weeks, but our daughter isn't going to be able to make it the first week.

 

Already tried to remove her once, but the rep was like, you'll have to change cabins. Probably could have escalated things, since it is nearly sold out, but decided to wait. We were around 80 days out then.

 

That's crazy. Try another rep. We have 4 Adventure cruises booked in cabins for 4 and only have 2 people.

[hapster85]

That's crazy. Try another rep. We have 4 Adventure cruises booked in cabins for 4 and only have 2 people.

Will definitely be doing that soon. It's frustrating that you have to do that sometimes, but it is what it is.

[lakelorain]

Will definitely be doing that soon. It's frustrating that you have to do that sometimes, but it is what it is.

 

That's why we use a travel agent. He has a lot more clout with RC than we do and he'll fight to get us what we want.

 

Good luck. Hope you get the answer you are looking for from the next rep.

[hapster85]

That's why we use a travel agent. He has a lot more clout with RC than we do and he'll fight to get us what we want.

 

Good luck. Hope you get the answer you are looking for from the next rep.

Took a supervisor, and a call to Revenue, but we were able to remove our daughter and get the 3rd person fare refunded. I think they were resistant to letting us drop her earlier because this sailing has been very popular, being very close to sold out by the time final payment arrived. By 60 days out, it was completely sold out.

 

Anyway, we got it done. Hopefully your situation worked out as well.

[SilkySal]

That's true if both people in the cabin are b2b but I'm b2b and my cabin mate is not.

 

As the other poster said, you will need to meet with the other B2B's somewhere and be escorted off of the ship and then immediately get back on. ALL guests must disembark before re-boarding can begin. You will be issued a new set sail pass before leaving. You will disembark using your first week sea pass and then re-board with the 2nd week's sea pass. It's a very easy and painless process, so no worries!;) Cheers!:cool:

 

P.S. Yes, go to Guest Services the first week and explain your situation to be put on the B2B list.

Edited May 10, 2018 by SilkySal
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[lakelorain]

Took a supervisor, and a call to Revenue, but we were able to remove our daughter and get the 3rd person fare refunded. I think they were resistant to letting us drop her earlier because this sailing has been very popular, being very close to sold out by the time final payment arrived. By 60 days out, it was completely sold out.

 

Anyway, we got it done. Hopefully your situation worked out as well.

 

 

Glad to hear it worked out for you. I do a lot of cruising, mostly b2b, and I always have a balcony room with room for 4 people. There are never more than 2 of us.

[cb at sea]

Your departing cabin mate will leave the ship...you will not have to, except to get a new card for the 2nd leg. Then, your new cabin mate will show up later in the day, after boarding has started. No worries....

[NantahalaCruiser]

On every back to back cruise I have done (admittedly not with this particular cruise line) a new card was delivered to my cabin and we did have to disembark just for a moment then were allowed back on. They have to completely empty the ship of passengers before you can get back on. At times they have had us meet in a lounge and once everyone was there escorted us off and then back on again.

Just note that this is the procedure for B2B turn arounds in the USA. Turn arounds in other countries can be significantly different. In some cases you do not even have to get off the ship.

Edited May 11, 2018 by NantahalaCruiser

[Royal2464]

I would not be concerned about it. When you board the first week go to guest services and ask to speak to the person who handles consecutive cruisers. I’m sure you will be able to arrange amicable arrangements similar to or identical to the normal back to back routine. Just make sure that both weeks you keep separate accounts and use separate set sail passes.