Rare ventigirl Posted April 20 #1 Share Posted April 20 We just booked an 18 day Caribbean and the ship stops back in Ft Lauderdale to embark for a 7 day itinerary. Do we have to get off that day or can we just stay on while some leave and others join? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted April 20 #2 Share Posted April 20 3 minutes ago, ventigirl said: We just booked an 18 day Caribbean and the ship stops back in Ft Lauderdale to embark for a 7 day itinerary. Do we have to get off that day or can we just stay on while some leave and others join? You can stay on board and enjoy having the ship to yourself for a few hours. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ventigirl Posted April 20 Author #3 Share Posted April 20 Thank you! I was hoping that was going to be the answer. 👏🏼😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOPPERTESTER Posted April 20 #4 Share Posted April 20 B2B in FLL you have to get off and go through US Border Services. They have to zero out the ship before letting anyone on for the 2nd leg of the B2B. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOPMan Posted April 20 #5 Share Posted April 20 You'll be an in transit passenger. You will need to assemble with all other in transit passengers. likely in the theater and escorted off the ship for a quick check with immigration and to validate all passengers have been accounted for. Bring your ship ID and travel documents. The check can take as few as 10 minutes. Hope that your fellow passengers comply- it's all or nothing, and they won't proceed until everyone shows up. Once done, you can return immediately to the ship or continue to go ashore. There is a Walgreen's at the port entrance and a Total Wine and Publix supermarket several blocks away. It is walkable if needed, but be very careful about cars. Many crewman will be walking the same path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 20 #6 Share Posted April 20 29 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said: You can stay on board and enjoy having the ship to yourself for a few hours. Nope. A B2B at a US port almost always requires clearing the ship. The OP will need to go through Immigration (not Customs) procedures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted April 20 #7 Share Posted April 20 34 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said: Nope. A B2B at a US port almost always requires clearing the ship. The OP will need to go through Immigration (not Customs) procedures. Yes but at least they won't have to go further than the terminal. Many times I've been able to turn around and go right back on board. Like someone said, how long you're tied up is dependent on others not following directions. They will hopefully still have plenty of time to enjoy the peace and quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 20 #8 Share Posted April 20 8 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said: Yes but at least they won't have to go further than the terminal. But that is not staying on board and kicking back. That is what happens in non-US ports. There is a mandatory procedure in US ports. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted April 21 #9 Share Posted April 21 Since its Fort Lauderdale for the turnaround, you will need to get off the ship to zero out. You will receive directions onboard as to where to meet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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