Jezo Posted February 19, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2017 People can visit the ship on the first day? We saw people walking around with visitor badges around their next and then an hour or so before sailaway the announcement came for all visitors to leave the ship. What's this visitor thing all about? I have never heard or seen of that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a son of a ... Posted February 19, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Wedding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted February 19, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Travel professionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted February 19, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2017 TA's will often be visiting on a pre arranged ship inspection. They occasionally bring some of their clients and group organizers. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted February 20, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Prospective corporate client for a charter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 20, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Not for "commoners". Invited guests. Usually nosy travel agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted February 20, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Also (more common in ports of call), VIPs from other ships. Staff above a certain level may have visitors as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncklhaus Posted February 20, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Periodically Norwegian will offer an opportunity for Travel Agents to bring guests aboard and do a self guided ship tour and have lunch in the main dining room. On Breakaway we had our lunch in the Manhattan room. We were offered a menu with a few choices, not the regular menu, and unlimited beer, wine, or soda. It cost us $25 per person for the tour. It was a great way to check out the ship. We saw all of the types of rooms. We boarded the ship first and were taken to the Breakaway Theatre for a briefing (sales pitch) and then set free to roam. Lunch began at 12:30 and we had to all sit together. Once we finished, we could explore again but had to be off the ship by 3pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted February 20, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Our room steward said when in St. Lucia her daughters were coming aboard for a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor4500 Posted February 20, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Our room steward said when in St. Lucia her daughters were permitted aboard for a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted February 20, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Wedding Travel professionals. Prospective corporate client for a charter Not for "commoners". Invited guests. Usually nosy travel agents. Also outside contractors etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrugler Posted February 20, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I have seen school groups being given tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hateswaterloves2cruise Posted February 20, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 20, 2017 We were just on the Jade and when in Jamaica and a couple of other ports we saw NCL employees walking around with their families with "visitor" tags on. I know the head chef was from Jamaica so I'm pretty certain his family was there. I think that's a wonderful thing NCL does. These folk are away from their families for 8-9 months at a time. Saw several happy little girls hanging on their dads. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted February 20, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2017 When we got married on the Dawn we had 6 non sailing guests in addition to those who joined us for the whole trip. They also allow couples planning weddings to buy a preview package where they can tour the ship and speak to a wedding coordinator ahead of time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted February 22, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2017 how do you get to be a visitor to a ship? i think would be great to have a few hours on board before deciding to book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin&Relaxin Posted February 22, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 22, 2017 People can visit the ship on the first day? We saw people walking around with visitor badges around their next and then an hour or so before sailaway the announcement came for all visitors to leave the ship.What's this visitor thing all about? I have never heard or seen of that before. Sometimes when doing a B2B and in the Haven I see travel agents visit the area to check out the area. I presume they would be some of the people this pertains to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 22, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 22, 2017 how do you get to be a visitor to a ship? i think would be great to have a few hours on board before deciding to book By being in one of the above mentioned categories (wedding, travel agent or invited by one, employee, or crew family). All must be vetted in advance, by corporate, through the submission of passport or other ID, and must be cleared not only for the ship but for the port as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted February 23, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Some lines, (Princes and RCCL) have programs where for a fee you can board and get a tour but only in certain ports... how do you get to be a visitor to a ship? i think would be great to have a few hours on board before deciding to book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted February 23, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 23, 2017 So once a group of travel practitioners in the area of port operations being given a ship guided tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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