JMorris271 Posted December 12, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Our party wants to stay ashore overnight at. A 2 day portcall. We will have reservations for the overnight stay. Does anybody know of any entanglement with the cruise line this could cause or how it is processes? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NantahalaCruiser Posted December 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, JMorris271 said: Our party wants to stay ashore overnight at. A 2 day portcall. We will have reservations for the overnight stay. Does anybody know of any entanglement with the cruise line this could cause or how it is processes? Thanks Cannot answer for all lines, but we did an off-ship overnight while sailing on the Celebrity Millennium. When I asked if there was a procedure for notifying them where we would be during our overnight stay, they said no; they had no concern whether we were on board or off ship during the overnight since it was our own responsibility to make sure we were back on board before the ship left on the second day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bull Posted December 12, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 12, 2018 We need to know your ports. In the main it's not a problem, but it's not possible in some ports - for instance in St Petersburg if relying on a visa-free arrangement, or Vietnamese ports if relying on ship-issued visas. I'm sure there are others too. It would make sense to check with the cruise line (by e-mail, not by phone) Again depending on the port, you may be obliged to show your passports at the hotel Where there's no constraint it's common courtesy to tell your cabin attendant, and your table-mates if your dining-plan is fixed dining on a shared table. Do check the reliability of the port, and try to avoid commitment on things such as hotels and rental cars especially if the port is unreliable or you'll lose money if for any reason such as high winds the ship misses the port We've overnited ashore on several occasions without difficulty. It avoids doubling any long transfers and gives you an evening ashore JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 12, 2018 In most cases very easy. While you can check ahead you will need to confirm this once on board the ship. You will want to let them know that you are staying ashore. Also be sure to take the contact information for the port agent. What port is involved? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I would provide details to the cruise line just in case the ship has to leave early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 12, 2018 The key is to provide those details to the ship personnel while you are on your sailing. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 12, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I would clear it with the cruise line in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 12, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 12, 2018 In most overnight ports, they don't really care what you do, as long as you are back ON the ship before sail away! So ask prior to leaving at customer service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMorris271 Posted December 12, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted December 12, 2018 The port is Kobe Japan on The Millennium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bull Posted December 12, 2018 #11 Share Posted December 12, 2018 37 minutes ago, JMorris271 said: The port is Kobe Japan on The Millennium ........... so presuming you are a US citizen there are no Japanese govt restrictions for an overnite stay and it shouldn't be a problem. But it's still worth e-mailing Celebrity with your intentions JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezedr Posted December 12, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I would still contact and work with the cruise line in advance, but the port you indicate should not be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted December 13, 2018 #13 Share Posted December 13, 2018 We will be staying overnight for 2 nights in Beijing, China and 1 night in Jerusalem. Our TA called Oceania to inform them and it turned out that we needed their permission to do this. They ok'd it and asked us to be sure to inform the Guest Services desk onboard as well. Each cruiseline probably has it's own rules so I would suggest you or your TA contact Celebrity to let them know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 13, 2018 #14 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Good plan, also check to make sure you have a visa, especially if one is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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