Can u visit friends on board another Carnival ship , in the same port?

[WayTooCool]

We're going to be on the Magic, in Roatan, the same day a friend and her disabled mother will be in port on the Dream (they are most likely staying aboard most of their cruise). Do you think we could visit with them aboard the Dream, since we're a Carnival cruiser?

[springs741]

If this is something you want to do I will suggest you start the process now. I do not think you will be allowed to just ask at the gang way.

[Elaine5715]

No. Simply no. Unless you are a high ranking Carnival executive.

[shof515]

it might be easier to meet at the pier where the ships dock

[mafig]

Not possible since 9/11 .... or maybe even before that.

[tef43]

No.

 

They post a "No Visitors" sign at the gangway for a reason.

[mishka422]

No. Could they possibly disembark and you meet them just outside their gangway?

 

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[mrsfuzzmo]

No, you cannot board another ship, although as others have stated, you could easily meet on shore, just a short distance from the ship.

[nednrom]

No, they have not allowed visitors since the 90's on most cruise lines and not any that I know of since 9/11.

[tallyho8]

The only time I know of where they allow people on a ship they are not cruising on (not including workers, dignitaries and the press) is when they are guests at an onboard wedding.

[maldenmusic]

Just plan to meet them off the ship. I highly doubt you will be allowed on another ship.

[SkyMaster]

The folks who posted above are right. It's a shame too, as we used to visit other ships while in port, and many times, found the "next cruise" by doing that. I too, suggest meeting your friends on the pier.

 

"SKY"

[easyboy]

We're going to be on the Magic, in Roatan, the same day a friend and her disabled mother will be in port on the Dream (they are most likely staying aboard most of their cruise). Do you think we could visit with them aboard the Dream, since we're a Carnival cruiser?

 

 

Sorry you can not. Other cruise lines does not allow it too.

 

 

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[xitappers2bx]

We're going to be on the Magic, in Roatan, the same day a friend and her disabled mother will be in port on the Dream (they are most likely staying aboard most of their cruise). Do you think we could visit with them aboard the Dream, since we're a Carnival cruiser?

 

I asked my friend who works for the cruise line... due to security and immigration rules the answer would be no. He did say you could try and pre-arrange this, but that chances are there is no likelihood of this happening. He did say that there are many places within a short walk that would be easy to meet at though.

[RuthlessBoss]

We're going to be on the Magic, in Roatan, the same day a friend and her disabled mother will be in port on the Dream (they are most likely staying aboard most of their cruise). Do you think we could visit with them aboard the Dream, since we're a Carnival cruiser?

 

How will this disabled person board the ship? How will he/she be getting off when the cruise is completed?

[WayTooCool]

Thanks for the responses - looks like we may meet ashore. Her mom is quite debilitated, probably will stay in a wheelchair. We were trying to prevent having our friend (63) from dealing with disembarking with her mom. Their cruise is a Bucket List for her mom - she's pretty sure they'll make good use of the boat, but not thinking in terms of excursions. Maybe she can meet us for a little bit without her mom. We'll see - in the meantime, thanks for the replies.

[ARcruisin2]

Since the ships dock - it's not a tender port, meeting on the pier should not be hard. If they wait until the initial rush subsides, the friend should be able to roll her right off.

good luck & enjoy

[Aquahound]

Most of the responses on this thread are not accurate. You can arrange to go aboard another ship in port, but it has to be pre-arranged. xitappers2bx came closest to the correct answer. It most likely won't be permitted, but the ultimate decision comes down to the ship. There are no laws preventing it.

 

Ships take on visitors all the time. What I do agree with in this thread is that it's more hassle than it's worth. You're better off avoiding this headache and just meeting on the pier.

 

And yes, other cruise lines do allow visitors also. I know someone who had a friend sailing on Oasis of the Seas and was able to get on board in Cozumel. He was there on another RCI ship. In that case, the Customer Service Manager approved it ahead of time. They gave him a visitor pass to wear for the day while on board.

[cruznjan]

The folks who posted above are right. It's a shame too, as we used to visit other ships while in port, and many times, found the "next cruise" by doing that. I too, suggest meeting your friends on the pier.

 

"SKY"

 

I remember those days, and I miss being able to do that. I would think with passengers having to be cleared before sailing, having a ship card would allow you to visit other ships.

[Cuervosar]

"U" might be able to. As a prominent letter of our alphabet, he gets around. You don't stand a chance.