Bringing visitors aboard?

[Cascade1911]

My guess is no but is it possible to bring a visitor aboard at a port of call?

 

 

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[Getting out there]

No everyone needs to show a seapass card to get on

[Ourusualbeach]

Your guess is correct.

[John&LaLa]

Your guess is correct.

They let many of the staff onboard Mariner bring family aboard when we stopped in India. I know our waiter and cabin steward both got to see family.

 

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[Merion_Mom]

Rules for staff and rules for passengers are two totally different things.

[Ourusualbeach]

They let many of the staff onboard Mariner bring family aboard when we stopped in India. I know our waiter and cabin steward both got to see family.

 

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Not the question that was asked.

 

I’ve seen them do this in the Caribbean as well.

[cruisinfanatic]

They let many of the staff onboard Mariner bring family aboard when we stopped in India. I know our waiter and cabin steward both got to see family.

 

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That answer helps the OP?

[John&LaLa]

That answer helps the OP?

Thought it was fascinating. Had to be there I guess.

 

The answer was given in post 2. Everything else is crap

 

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[Cruzaholic41]

The answer has not been answered - at least, not correctly. Yes, it is possible. It just needs to be prearranged with RCI. It might not be real likely to be approved but sometimes it is. I know because I have had friends visit me in port.

[John&LaLa]

The answer has not been answered - at least, not correctly. Yes, it is possible. It just needs to be prearranged with RCI. It might not be real likely to be approved but sometimes it is. I know because I have had friends visit me in port.

What line

How long ago

Are you a TA

What port(s)

 

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[FloridaCrazy]

Not the question asked but Princess has a "bon voyage" program allowing for guests to come aboard and have lunch with you before the sailing for a nominal fee. Met some people doing that; hadn't heard of it before.

[ONECRUISER]

Like 25-30 years ago was possible. Wedding parties would come on, ceremony happened then parties left before sailing. Or 2 Royal ships in a port they would allow passengers from one go to the other for tour. Those days are over, ended BEFORE 9/11...

[zowie57]

Not the question that was asked.

 

I’ve seen them do this in the Caribbean as well.

 

Very common in Manila also. YES I know - not the question asked!

[smplybcause]

Like 25-30 years ago was possible. Wedding parties would come on, ceremony happened then parties left before sailing. Or 2 Royal ships in a port they would allow passengers from one go to the other for tour. Those days are over, ended BEFORE 9/11...

Pretty sure the wedding guests are still allowed. Not an unlimited number, but if you pay for a package that allows it they can go on board for a short time before sailaway.

 

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[Cascade1911]

I guess the best answer would be to ask RC and probably the better question would have been “what would the best contact point be”?

 

 

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[chengkp75]

The real answer is; it depends. And I am speaking of current policies and procedures. It depends on the cruise line's ISPS (International Ship and Port Security) policy, as to whether this is allowed at all, and if it is, what documentation is required. It also depends on the port's ISPS policy as to whether or not they will allow guests into the port facility and what documentation is required. Some of the luxury lines allow passengers to bring guests all the time. Most lines will decide to grant approval on a case by case basis, and typically require photo ID of the potential guests at least two weeks in advance. Most ISPS policies have several "levels" of visitors, some that can have free range of the vessel, and some that require a full time crew escort.

[John Reid]

Not the question, but I like turtles.

[John&LaLa]

Travel agents in Orlando do day tours all the time on the Carnival ships in PC.

 

For a fee.....

 

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[dreamer976]

Not the question, but I like turtles.

 

Also not the subject of this thread, but...

thank you SO MUCH for catching me totally off guard and making me laugh out loud this morning!!!

 

Gotta love a great sense of humor 🤣😜🤣

 

Ellen

[Aquahound]

Like 25-30 years ago was possible. Wedding parties would come on, ceremony happened then parties left before sailing. Or 2 Royal ships in a port they would allow passengers from one go to the other for tour. Those days are over, ended BEFORE 9/11...

 

About 2 years ago, I was able to visit and have lunch with a friend on Majesty of the Seas while she was docked in Key West. It was approved in advance by the Guest Services Manager.

[John Reid]

Also not the subject of this thread, but...

thank you SO MUCH for catching me totally off guard and making me laugh out loud this morning!!!

 

Gotta love a great sense of humor 🤣😜🤣

 

Ellen

Sometimes a thread needs to lightened up. Have a good day!

[Cascade1911]

I can take turtles or leave them. I called RCI and they said "No friends or family that are not sailing allowed". I believe that includes turtles, whether they are or are not named after Italian artists.