cruzn fun Posted November 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Hello, we are doing a back to back cruise. We are in same cabin for both. What is the procedure for 2nd leg? Cheers Tami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted November 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 4, 2017 If in USA - you get off the ship for customs and go right back on - if there are a lot of b2b they may bring the customs agents onboard to speed up the process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 4, 2017 You will receive a letter in your cabin a day(s) prior to end of 1st leg. It has instructions on what you should do, particularly where and what time to meet on disembarkation of 1st leg. From the meeting place, instructions will be goven by the Princess staff on procedures depending on port. Your luggage stays in your cabin. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn fun Posted November 4, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted November 4, 2017 We will be in San Pedro California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted November 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 4, 2017 It's actually preferable to get off the ship & go on a tour, go shopping or go to a beach rather than go through imaginations, not customs, with the crowd. It really kills the whole morning after breakfast since you'll be doing a lot of waiting for everyone to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted November 4, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I did a B2B in Europe and was able to stay on tube ship. It was so nice. Almost empty! In San Pedro think about walking across the parking lot to the battleship museum. Very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted November 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I did a B2B in Europe and was able to stay on tube ship. It was so nice. Almost empty! In San Pedro think about walking across the parking lot to the battleship museum. Very interesting. I believe vets get in free or at least for a reduced amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted November 4, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 4, 2017 San Pedro: Walk off around 9:30, walk into town, pickup two bottles of wine, case of pop, water and anything else you will need on the next cruise, grab a Coke at a local place, take a tour of the Maritime Museum then the Iowa, then walk back onto the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn fun Posted November 4, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Thank you everyone for the helpful info. We live in So Cal so we have cruised many times out of SP just haven't done a B2B yet. I'm thinking we will go get a couple bottles of wine/champs, maybe walk around LB or just stick close as we have seen all the local stuff. We are cruising with a group on first leg and just me and the hubby on 2nd leg. Cheers :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted November 4, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Walking around LB may be a bit iffy since its about 20 minutes from San Pedro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted November 4, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Walking around LB may be a bit iffy since its about 20 minutes from San Pedro. There is a bus that runs from really close to the San Pedro terminal to LB. I took it in the reverse direction in February after returning a rental car in LB. Worked very well actually. Just check the bus times in advance since they only run every 30-45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruatha65 Posted December 1, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 1, 2017 It's actually preferable to get off the ship & go on a tour, go shopping or go to a beach rather than go through imaginations, not customs, with the crowd. It really kills the whole morning after breakfast since you'll be doing a lot of waiting for everyone to arrive. The actual preference would likely be with each individual. Either leave the ship and do an excursion (and you would still go through Immigrations anyway), or quickly go through Immigrations with just the very few B2B people on board and then stay on the ship and enjoy all the amenities with no crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted December 1, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Thank you everyone for the helpful info. We live in So Cal so we have cruised many times out of SP just haven't done a B2B yet. I'm thinking we will go get a couple bottles of wine/champs, maybe walk around LB or just stick close as we have seen all the local stuff. We are cruising with a group on first leg and just me and the hubby on 2nd leg. Go outside on your own! Do not spend your morning waiting around for your fellow, gracious passengers. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=48524163&postcount=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted December 1, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 1, 2017 The actual preference would likely be with each individual. Either leave the ship and do an excursion (and you would still go through Immigrations anyway), or quickly go through Immigrations with just the very few B2B people on board and then stay on the ship and enjoy all the amenities with no crowds. Lately in the last few year the number of B2B people has been in the hundreds and usually means a long wait for the stragglers to show up so the group can proceed. I hate wasting an hour doing nothing but sitting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted December 1, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 1, 2017 You will have two choices. a) show up at the ship location, usually the theater at the time indicated or b) exit the ship anytime up until the last call and re-board after general boarding has begun. Just make sure you read and follow the written instruction EXACTLY, and have all the proper documents with you. You can leave all your stuff in your cabin. The steward will clean your room just like any other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45LC Posted December 2, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 2, 2017 When I have done back-to-back, we were allowed to stay on board the ship. There were about 50 of us, and we had the entire ship to ourselves, except for the crew members cleaning everything -- carpets and walls, all the brass, everything imaginable. Those of us on board were able to stake out the best loungers for that day, because we were already firmly entrenched in place before the first of the new lot were boarding. Those who left the ship were given "in transit" cards that allowed them priority in re-boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS2BS Posted December 2, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 2, 2017 When doing a B2B, is there any additional discount such as Celebrity does ($100 per segment discount)? Hal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 2, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 2, 2017 No extra discount, but if the b2b is offered as one longer cruise or two shorter ones, check the cost of booking each way. Be sure to take into account the OBC you will get. We usually get about $600 more OBC with two cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted December 2, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 2, 2017 When I have done back-to-back, we were allowed to stay on board the ship. There were about 50 of us, and we had the entire ship to ourselves, except for the crew members cleaning everything -- carpets and walls, all the brass, everything imaginable.Those of us on board were able to stake out the best loungers for that day, because we were already firmly entrenched in place before the first of the new lot were boarding. Those who left the ship were given "in transit" cards that allowed them priority in re-boarding. Was this a U.S. port? If a U.S. port you can stay on the ship providing immigration agrees to come on board, but everyone must still pass through immigration. If it was not a U.S. port turn around day is just like any other port day, stay on or go ashore, your choice, no special immigration requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45LC Posted December 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Was this a U.S. port? If a U.S. port you can stay on the ship providing immigration agrees to come on board, but everyone must still pass through immigration. If it was not a U.S. port turn around day is just like any other port day, stay on or go ashore, your choice, no special immigration requirements. Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglade) is where we stayed on board; I think they collected the passports of the In Transit passengers, but we did not have to meet with Immigration officials personally. We stayed on board because there was not a thing I wanted to see in that dreary part of town! For San Juan PR and Vancouver, I don't recall if we had to get off the ship, but we did -- unlike Port Everglade, there were things we wanted to do in Old San Juan and Gastown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted December 5, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Those of us on board were able to stake out the best loungers for that day, because we were already firmly entrenched in place before the first of the new lot were boarding. I hope you not only "staked out" loungers and were a chair hog but that you actually used them all day :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted December 5, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 5, 2017 We just competed a b2b in San Pedro. We met the wheelhouse bar and they escorted us off the ship being the last ones to leave. We went through immigration with our passports. What actually happened was when we got to immigration there were no lines and the officers were standing outside their cubes. They just took our passports, held the picture up to our face and then handed them back and told us we could go. We had to leave the terminal walk down to where the new pax were entering and then go to a special area set aside for us. A short wait and we were allowed back on the ship after the wheelchair group and wedding group. We were excused from the life jacket drill. Of course we immediately headed to the lido deck, grabbed four towels and marked our loungers right next to the pool. Then we went to our cabin and had a nap after an exhaustive day. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted December 5, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Of course we immediately headed to the lido deck, grabbed four towels and marked our loungers right next to the pool. Then we went to our cabin and had a nap after an exhaustive day. :rolleyes: Wow. You guys are chair hogs too. I didn't know so many people admit to it. Quite sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted December 5, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Wow. You guys are chair hogs too. I didn't know so many people admit to it. Quite sad. It's not sad at all. It's the only way people can ever get a chair sometimes. I suppose by Princess's rule we to are chair hogs at times. You do what you have to do and until everyone starts adhering to them it will never change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knickearth Posted December 5, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 5, 2017 also want to add, if u go on first leg to port with good alcohol or cigarette prices, buy them. The ship gives them to u on final night of first leg so u can use them on 2nd leg. Shhh big secret ;p;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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