Jimkarla Posted October 31, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 31, 2016 If you have the same cabin on both trips, do you have to pack your suitcases after the first leg? The PVP I had link my trips said I would. I don't understand why...its the same cabin! Will they take my luggage off then bring it back up?? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeCruiseGuy Posted October 31, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 31, 2016 No, you don't have to pack. You will get a letter detailing the procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimkarla Posted October 31, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Thank you!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payd Posted October 31, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 31, 2016 If you have the same cabin on both trips, do you have to pack your suitcases after the first leg? The PVP I had link my trips said I would. I don't understand why...its the same cabin! Will they take my luggage off then bring it back up?? :confused: Buckeye is right. Your steward will just take care of regular cleaning in your room on change over day. No need to pack. When we did it there were about 75 b2b. Well organized, and the letter will clearly spell everything out. I think it took 30 minutes max to go off and then back on. Then you get the best pool chair! Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARBARA J.W. Posted October 31, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 31, 2016 If you have the same cabin on both trips, do you have to pack your suitcases after the first leg? The PVP I had link my trips said I would. I don't understand why...its the same cabin! Will they take my luggage off then bring it back up?? :confused: My many BTB Cruises in the same cabin. Never have I sit my luggage out after the first Cruise....... As others has said about a letter............ Not always,,,,,,go to the Guest Services desk to make sure your name is on the list............. Also make sure your Cabin Steward knows you are BTB......... Have a great BTB Cruise............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted October 31, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 31, 2016 what happens if i do not tell my steward i am on a b2b? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xitappers2bx Posted October 31, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 31, 2016 If you have the same cabin on both trips, do you have to pack your suitcases after the first leg? The PVP I had link my trips said I would. I don't understand why...its the same cabin! Will they take my luggage off then bring it back up?? :confused: You'd think a PVP would know... You don't have to pack. And you don't have to bring anything off the ship with you other than ID and passport/BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEEZALAR Posted October 31, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 31, 2016 You walk off and walk on.....it's really cool being the only ones on board all morning! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grak Posted October 31, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Can we get off and explore the port......then do we go thru the whole check in process or will we have our new cards and just get back on board? I'm confused...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeCruiseGuy Posted October 31, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Can we get off and explore the port......then do we go thru the whole check in process or will we have our new cards and just get back on board? I'm confused...... You will already have your card, so you are free to explore the port.B2B in San Juan are great for this option, since you don't have to be back onboard until 8ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARBARA J.W. Posted October 31, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 31, 2016 what happens if i do not tell my steward i am on a b2b? I read on here many years ago........... The Guest/Cruiser came back to their Cabin after the BTB meet at the Service Desk Their cabin had been clean out............... The Steward may have been new............ And threw everything in the trash.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life_Traveler Posted October 31, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I also will tell my Steward not to clean my room until late if need be so that they aren't rushed cleaning my room with others as they prepare for the next set of guests. I will only book B2B when i can keep my same room as its nice not to pack up and change rooms even though i have been told the room steward will move everything between rooms for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted October 31, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 31, 2016 We did not even have to get off the ship. We met in the main show room and there were 4 customs officers on stage. First Diamond, then Platinum, and the everyone else does the customs thing. The only reason it took over an hour was one couple was not present and everyone had to be present to start the process. When they showed up a 1/2 hour late, everyone booed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life_Traveler Posted October 31, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 31, 2016 the only thing i don't like about B2B's are sometimes they have us meet on a upper floor. then we take the elevator down to the gangway. Of all my cruises its the only time i have ever taken the elevator and they wouldn't let me walk the stairs and meet them down there. The stairs are the only reason i don't gain a lot of weight on cruises as i do love to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted October 31, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 31, 2016 seriously? I might not do a B2B if I can't walk the stairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life_Traveler Posted October 31, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 31, 2016 seriously? I might not do a B2B if I can't walk the stairs it may sound funny but my wife and I were very proud of never taking an elevator and that ruined it. Think if you had always done something like take a picture getting on the ship and then they stop doing that. it would probably bother you. or possibly if you had to turn your S&S card in after the cruise and could no longer collect them. It was just something my wife and i had always done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted October 31, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 31, 2016 never took a picture boarding, never saved any S&S cards and always take the stairs. We do take the elevator from deck zero coming back from shore excursions, we were on deck 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted October 31, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 31, 2016 seriously? I might not do a B2B if I can't walk the stairs what if someone doing a b2b is handicap?..next year, i am doing a b2b and my travel partner is unable to go up and down stairs and requires a cane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sternfanla Posted October 31, 2016 #19 Share Posted October 31, 2016 when my wife and I did a B2B a couple of years ago out of San Juan. we did not need to pack and we were the only ones doing a B2B. we met at the meeting place and I asked if we were going to be escorted back on they said no, we had to get off the ship and wait with everyone else waiting to get back on the ship. I was really bummed. but it did not ruin my fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muumuu Posted November 1, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Just got off a B2B. ALL returning cruisers had to meet and go through process together. This included getting off and walking down then back up that PC ramp. Three had mobility issues and had to do it. There was an elevator but it was not offered by staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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