cbtravel1 Posted October 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2014 We just booked our first back-to-back cruise :D, the first leg is on the Liberty and the second sailing is on the Independence. I have called RCCL and have linked the two cruises together. How does it work with two different ships. Is it the same terminal or a different terminal? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr8934 Posted October 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I, too, would like to know how this works. But I'm transfering from RCCL Independence to Celebrity Silhoutte. Hope someone can help with the answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted October 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2014 To both of you, sounds like fun! Two different ships is called a "side-to-side". A true B2B is on the same ship. :) Different terminals at Port Everglades, so you will need to find your way to Indy on the morning you disembark Liberty. The port area is not conducive to walking, so my advice is to grab a cab, give him 10 or 15 bucks and just ask him to drop you at your next ship. The reason for this is that they wait in line for their fares and since you are not leaving the compound, you really should make it worth his while. Does that make sense? :) There was talk at one time of an inter-terminal shuttle bus for S2S passengers; not sure how that works but I think the general consensus was to ask at Guest Relations once onboard ship. They may be able to direct you from there. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted October 20, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I, too, would like to know how this works. But I'm transfering from RCCL Independence to Celebrity Silhoutte. Hope someone can help with the answer! Not a Problem! We have done it many times before. Depending on the location/pier, you may be able to walk from one to the other. We did it from RCI to HAL as the ships were at the same location, HAL in front RCI in back and it was a 2 minute walk. Just find out where the both are docked. If too far, get a cab, but tell them up front you will give them $10 to take you to ....ship. Normally, they will do it. However, don't ask first, as they will balk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Maybe I'm missing something but I am not sure why they would have linked your two cruises together. The cruises are totally separate and you must go through the full check in procedure for your second cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted October 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Maybe I'm missing something but I am not sure why they would have linked your two cruises together. The cruises are totally separate and you must go through the full check in procedure for your second cruise. I had the same question. The same port, or even the same day, does not make it a B2B or any need for linking. Linking would only be for the same ship. What are they linking? M Edited October 20, 2014 by cruisegirl1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatergroves Posted October 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 20, 2014 To both of you, sounds like fun! Two different ships is called a "side-to-side". A true B2B is on the same ship. :) I didn't know that this was called a side to side. In that case we did a side to side this Summer in Barcelona. We got off Liberty at Terminal B and on to NCL Epic at Terminal A. It was easy in Barcelona as the Terminals are very close and there are crossing lines marking out a walking route. Our only issue was leaving Liberty at the last possible moment (kicked out of the terminal at 9:30) and not booking in at Epic until about 11:00. We could have paid to stay on Liberty til later, but chose not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted October 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I didn't know that this was called a side to side... Well, it's not "official" but someone on these boards called it that once, and I and many others have adopted the term. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted October 20, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Barcelona is a very different port to Port Everglades and much easier to walk between terminal buildings, which are just 4 different buildings in a line. As mentioned Port Everglades has many different terminals and the areas are not conducive to walking. The person who had 2 terminals side by side and could walk was fortunate. We left Allure earlier this year and joined Silhouette. I did a lot of research, asked a lot of questions on these boards beforehand, and the best way to do it was to get a cab between the two terminals. Some people mentioned courtesy buses which Guest Relations would know about - they hadn't heard about them. Some people mentioned taking a courtesy bus to the parking garage and then another courtesy bus from there. It all seemed like a lot of hassle. In all honesty for the sake of $10 it was just easy to get a cab and be in the other terminal within 10 minutes Just be sure to tell the driver that's what you want to do as they will have to leave the area and rejoin the line which means they lose out on a decent fare if they put it on the meter just for a few hundred yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadroy Posted October 21, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Get your stuff in the cab before you tell the cabbie where you want to go. In 2012 we had a cab driver give us a no way answer when we asked to go from one ship to another. There was a Police officer (could have been a security guard) who came over because we were holding up the cab line. He told the driver to take us, and he did. What irritated me was I knew to the airport was $20 with tip and I was going to give him $20 for the ride because I knew were were costing him a longer fare. Guy was a jerk until we payed him, then he was all smiles. Yes, I still gave him the $20, cheap fare for perhaps teaching him you can be nice and be rewarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMailman Posted October 21, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I had the same question. The same port, or even the same day, does not make it a B2B or any need for linking. Linking would only be for the same ship. What are they linking? M We did our first back to back in Feb. Really nice, they had a nice meal for us. Beat the Windjammer. Will do it again. Have never heard of a side to side and while doing two cruises (to anywhere) is better than coming home, I don't get the S2S deal either. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw47 Posted October 21, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I have another question along these lines. I am on Celebrity debarking in Miami and getting on the Allure in Ft Lauderdale the same day. Does anyone happen to know of a transfer service from Miami port to Ft Lauderdale port? I prefer to not take a cab. I know there are ones that go from Miami port to FLL. Has anyone ever done this before? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted October 22, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Well, it's not "official" but someone on these boards called it that once, and I and many others have adopted the term. :) I am somebody. ;-) Coined the phrase for our Liberty/Vision cruise. I hadn't realized the phrase had a life of it's own. That's kind of cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbtravel1 Posted October 22, 2014 Author #14 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I am somebody. ;-) Coined the phrase for our Liberty/Vision cruise. I hadn't realized the phrase had a life of it's own. That's kind of cool. How did you end up getting from one ship to the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadroy Posted October 22, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I have another question along these lines. I am on Celebrity debarking in Miami and getting on the Allure in Ft Lauderdale the same day. Does anyone happen to know of a transfer service from Miami port to Ft Lauderdale port? I prefer to not take a cab. I know there are ones that go from Miami port to FLL. Has anyone ever done this before? Thanks This link can provide all the recommendations you will need. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudbmw Posted October 22, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 22, 2014 In January, 2014, there was free shuttle in Port Everglades between the Liberty of the Seas and the Oasis (Celeberty too). Just ask the RCCL represenative where the shuttle is as you exit the terminal building. It's free but they will wait until every seat is full on the bus before they leave. Most passengers had transfers to the airport but they will stop at any RCCL or Celebrity ships in port that day. Have a late breakfast, the shuttle will take about an hour to fill up, just in time to check in for your next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted October 22, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 22, 2014 How did you end up getting from one ship to the other? We had to get a ride, they were to far apart to walk. That particular cruise, I took my brother and his wife on the first leg, so I was lucky enough to be able to get a ride from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbtravel1 Posted October 22, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted October 22, 2014 In January, 2014, there was free shuttle in Port Everglades between the Liberty of the Seas and the Oasis (Celeberty too). Just ask the RCCL represenative where the shuttle is as you exit the terminal building. It's free but they will wait until every seat is full on the bus before they leave. Most passengers had transfers to the airport but they will stop at any RCCL or Celebrity ships in port that day. Have a late breakfast, the shuttle will take about an hour to fill up, just in time to check in for your next cruise. Thank you, this is exactly what I needed to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted October 22, 2014 #19 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I am somebody. ;-) Coined the phrase for our Liberty/Vision cruise. I hadn't realized the phrase had a life of it's own. That's kind of cool. You are somebody and it is kind of cool. This can be your legacy here, hey?!! :D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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