B2B question

[CharmCity2000]

I can't decide if I want to book a B2B or not.  If I'm on the ship and decide I'd like to stay another week, assuming there is space, can Next Cruise book me on the following cruise?  I realize that I would probably have to change cabins.

[cruisegirl1]

It  is possible, but must be done  before the last few days of your first  trip.  

Good luck

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[richardb]

The next cruise's manifest has to be turned into Homeland security 72 hours in advance. So you won't be able to book the last 2-3 days of the cruise; book it early in the week.

[hal2008]

6 hours ago, richardb said:

The next cruise's manifest has to be turned into Homeland security 72 hours in advance. So you won't be able to book the last 2-3 days of the cruise; book it early in the week.

 

No expertise in the subject but simple Googling seem to indicate that actual requirement from the Homeland security is 60 minutes.

But in practice, most cruise companies seem to stop selling around 48 hour mark

On Friday evening, even when cabins were available, it was not possible to book for Sunday departure.

On the other hand, have booked in early afternoon on Fridays for Sunday departure very easily.

Edited January 18, 2020 by hal2008

[Clarea]

3 hours ago, hal2008 said:

 

No expertise in the subject but simple Googling seem to indicate that actual requirement from the Homeland security is 60 minutes.

 ...

 

A Guest Services officer told us there are two reporting requirements, a preliminary report 24 hours in advance and a final report 60 minutes in advance of sailing.

[Jimbo]

If this is Grandeur of the Seas there appears to be a few inside cabins available on the 23rd sailing. If you decide to do this I wouldn't wait to long.

[richardb]

I have no expertise either, but I think the 60 minutes pertains to flights. The following seems to indicate different requirements for a "departure" manifest (15 minutes?) and an "arrival" manifest (24 to 96 hours?). Confused? I am. 😕😕

 

Edit: So I have no idea where I came up with 72 hours. Maybe a cruise line rule instead of a government rule, LOL.

 

Current CBP regulations require vessel carriers to electronically transmit arrival passenger and crew member manifests at least 24 hours and up to 96 hours prior to the vessel's entry at a U.S. port or place of destination, depending on the length of the voyage (for voyages of 24 but less than 96 hours, transmission must be prior to departure of the vessel from any place outside the United States) (19 CFR 4.7b(b)(2)). Also, a vessel carrier must electronically transmit passenger and crew member departure manifests to CBP no later than 15 minutes prior to the vessel's departure from the United States (19 CFR 4.64(b)(2)).

 

 

Edited January 18, 2020 by richardb

[twangster]

During Dorian we booked at Next to stay on but the ship was only 1/4 booked.  It was right around the 48 hour mark.  Not enough time to get our CAS info loaded onto the new booking so we started cruise 2 with no status.  LA fixed that after muster.

 

That's rare though, most cruises are sold out.  Some shorter cruises on older ships can have availability for the next cruise but that isn't a sure thing.   Local discounts and casino rates often fill the ship in the final weeks.

[Ourusualbeach]

Cruises, if there is still availability are generally available up until around noon the day before.  If Next cruise can't help you could always book direct on line.  I would still compare prices between the two.  Every now and again Next Cruise tells me a price that is higher than the website.

[ONECRUISER]

5 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Cruises, if there is still availability are generally available up until around noon the day before.  If Next cruise can't help you could always book direct on line.  I would still compare prices between the two.  Every now and again Next Cruise tells me a price that is higher than the website.

Agree, while onboard once was cheaper this way by $400 for me. Never hurts check...

[LeeW]

Couple of years ago when Allure was at sea for 3 extra days they even advertised for people to stay on for the shortened 4 day cruise that followed.  Offered balconies for $400 total and a bunch of Florida people stayed on because they didn't have power at home. 

 

Have had a half dozen cruise where they advertised that you could stay on but these were spring or fall cruises that were not in high season.  Rare, though.