Can I visit another ship while in port?

[stanrock22]

I have heard that you can do it. Thanks

[Elaine5715]

I have heard that you can do it. Thanks

 

Maybe years ago or if you are a Carnival big wig but the rest of us, no.

[YubaSutter]

Generally, no.

[skyeman27]

If you have a drone, yes. Otherwise nope...

[lax19]

I guess if you are a twin and your twin was on the other ship, you could swap cards and visit the other ship.:D

Edited January 2, 2016 by lax19

[Homosassa]

Years ago (25+), visiting the other ships in port was my husband's and my favorite things to do after a morning spent on shore.

 

It was wonderful. The staff at the gangway would welcome you on board, tell you where lunch was being served, and warn you of the time you needed to be ashore. It was an easy way for a cruise line to entice passengers from another line to possibly cruise with them in the future.

 

Our best port ship tour was in Barbados. We had visited the island before so we spent the day visiting Princess, Cunard, and Royal Caribbean (we were on Regency).

 

The funny thing is that the only line that would not allow visitors from other lines in any port was Carnival. We figured it was because Carnival were so outclassed by the other lines at the time they knew that allowing visitors would not add any potential new passengers.

[rainbowflag]

The funny thing is that the only line that would not allow visitors from other lines in any port was Carnival. We figured it was because Carnival were so outclassed by the other lines at the time they knew that allowing visitors would not add any potential new passengers.

 

Hi Homo,

Do you still think that was the case today?

[cb at sea]

It has to do with security nowadays. Unless you booked a cruise on that ship, you won't be boarding!

[zqvol]

I have heard that you can do it. Thanks

 

The luxury lines typically allow guests to visit other guests on different ships, but it never happens on the mass market lines. We have had friends join us for dinner on board (and for those of you who say impossible it was in the past 4 years).

[E&B]

I doubt they'd let you. I recall reading John Heald's FB page recently and he talked about wanting to visit a Princess ship in the same port. He was not allowed to without having made prior arrangements. If a Carnival executive can't visit a ship owned by the same company, I doubt you'd be able to.

[GUT2407]

I have heard that you can do it. Thanks

 

Nope.

[sanmarcosman]

I doubt they'd let you. I recall reading John Heald's FB page recently and he talked about wanting to visit a Princess ship in the same port. He was not allowed to without having made prior arrangements. If a Carnival executive can't visit a ship owned by the same company, I doubt you'd be able to.

True, however please be aware that John Heald is not a Carnival executive, he is a contract employee.

[E&B]

True, however please be aware that John Heald is not a Carnival executive, he is a contract employee.

 

 

Still a very high ranked employee. If he wasn't allowed, I doubt the OP would be.

[Podna's]

The funny thing is that the only line that would not allow visitors from other lines in any port was Carnival. We figured it was because Carnival were so outclassed by the other lines at the time they knew that allowing visitors would not add any potential new passengers.

 

Just when you thought you heard it all this nonsense gets posted.

[Pesh]

Still a very high ranked employee. If he wasn't allowed, I doubt the OP would be.

 

He seems "high ranked" to us as customers, but is not within the organization. One of my parents works for Carnival in a corporate capacity. John is a contract employee that the Carnival customers seem to like, but is certainly not top brass.

 

As far as the OP being able to visit another ship, I'm sure (as others said) this is a security issue.

Edited January 3, 2016 by Pesh

[hotsauce126]

Just when you thought you heard it all this nonsense gets posted.

 

Apparently cruise snobs are a thing

[sanmarcosman]

He seems "high ranked" to us as customers, but is not within the organization. One of my parents works for Carnival in a corporate capacity. John is a contract employee that the Carnival customers seem to like, but is certainly not top brass.

Thank you for confirming what I knew to be true from John's musings about his position over the years on his blog.

Edited January 3, 2016 by sanmarcosman

[SadieN]

Can visit Princess ships in embarkation day. The Bon Voyage Experience is ~$49 and let's you explore the ship. The money gets held on account for you. Only certain ships/sailings/ports.

[evandbob]

I guess if you are a twin and your twin was on the other ship, you could swap cards and visit the other ship.:D

 

My twins couldn't do what you suggest. My son is taller, has lighter and much shorter hair and has muscles while my daughter is much shorter, weighs 80 lbs less than her brother and has longer, darker hair.

 

They are the same age and share the same birthday, but that's about it for twin -ness.

[2Shoes2Go]

We have visited other Carnival ships in ports a few times, recently. But, you have to have special clearance and an escort/babysitter. It doesn't happen often. We had lunch a couple of times. :)

[chengkp75]

Can visit Princess ships in embarkation day. The Bon Voyage Experience is ~$49 and let's you explore the ship. The money gets held on account for you. Only certain ships/sailings/ports.

 

We have visited other Carnival ships in ports a few times, recently. But, you have to have special clearance and an escort/babysitter. It doesn't happen often. We had lunch a couple of times. :)

 

For the Princess BVE, you need to provide ID in advance for security screening.

 

As 2Shoes says, it generally requires advance notice and submittal of ID for screening. It all depends on how the cruise line's VSP (Vessel Security Plan) is written as to whether the Captain or corporate is allowed to give the permission, and also it would depend on the port's ISPS (International Ship and Port Security) plan as to whether they would allow guests from one ship onto another. Further to these two security plans, it would depend on the Marsec level at a US port.

[Who Cares?]

He seems "high ranked" to us as customers, but is not within the organization. One of my parents works for Carnival in a corporate capacity. John is a contract employee that the Carnival customers seem to like, but is certainly not top brass.

 

As far as the OP being able to visit another ship, I'm sure (as others said) this is a security issue.

 

And yet all the rule breakers point to JH saying it's okay to justify breaking the rules set up by Carnival. it cracks me up! :D

[Homosassa]

Do you still think that was the case today?

 

I am referring to a time when Carnival had the reputation of being a party boat and when many travel agents would not either book Carnival or would discourage their experienced cruisers from booking on the line.

 

I would say that today Carnival, Royal Caribbean and NCL are on par with each other.

[MaiTaiMary]

It's a shame you can't do this anymore. I have very fond memories of doing this when I was a little girl, back in the 1970's. There was a cruise ship in port and my mom and I pulled over to see if we could check it out. Sure enough, they let us aboard and when we walked around, I was in such a state of awe. :eek: never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be able to go on a trip like that. I thought the ship was just incredible. :). 25 or so years later, I went on my first cruise. :D

[jimbo5544]

 

 

 

The funny thing is that the only line that would not allow visitors from other lines in any port was Carnival. We figured it was because Carnival were so outclassed by the other lines at the time they knew that allowing visitors would not add any potential new passengers.

 

 

.....and then you found out that was far fetched tale.