Thascales Posted May 18, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Has anyone from the UK done two Celebrity cruises back to back? I’m looking at doing two Caribbean cruises (which have different itineraries) back to back next year and wondered if anyone had done it, whether they booked direct through Celebrity or through one of the agents (iglu or planetcruise for example) and how easy it was to organise in terms of flights etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 18, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2019 While I am not in the UK I have done a number of B2B's. It is very easy and planning for things like flights should be no problem. Just book a date for your departure and the date you wish to return home. I usually book directly with Celebrity (on board when possible to get additional perks). You have 60 days from booking to transfer to an agent if you choose to use one for additional perks. Remember to ask for the additional B2B bonus when booking (not much but better in my pocket). The process of B2B between cruises is really easy and you can either remain on the ship or treat it like a regular port and take a tour. Celebrity sometimes offers a special excursion and lunch for B2B's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thascales Posted May 18, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted May 18, 2019 That’s very helpful. What sort of perks do you get if you book onboard? We are on a celebrity cruise later this year so might enquire about the back to back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 18, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) Attached is the perks offered a couple weeks ago. Perks $50 - $500 depending on class of room and length of cruise. Also you 1-4 perks are offered. Edited May 18, 2019 by Jim_Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sddsddean Posted May 18, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 18, 2019 We've done b2b's on Celeb and RCI...its dead easy! We book our cruises with the cruise people just off J29A of the M1(!) and never had any problems. Personally, I always book my flights myself, but they can do that too (as will any TA). Try and get the same cabin for both cruises (saves you having to move all your stuff on the 'middle' day). As you will obviously be doing this in a US port, you will have to get off (to go through immigration) and get on again. Note: the US is the only country you have to do this! You might get a 'consecutive cruisers' lunch. RCI do them, can't remember if Celeb do. There will be a meeting about 3 days before the end of the cruise where all the ins and outs will be explained. Best bit is to look really smug at breakfast on the last day...'cos you're not getting off!! Have fun Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyam76 Posted May 18, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2019 We always book onboard for the extra OBC - basically for the UK you get whatever the UK offer is but more OBC. If you are sailing back to the USA in the middle of the B2B you will have to get off the ship but it’s usually very quick and you will be back onboard before the next guests. If you can keep the same stateroom but if you can’t they make the move very easy. Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghgirl1 Posted May 18, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 18, 2019 We did a 12 night and 9 night b2b this March. We flew down to Gatwick the night before then flew BA on a direct flight. We booked the flight to Fort Lauderdale as soon as they were released and managed to get premium economy both ways for £720. We spent 3 nights in Fort Lauderdale pre cruise and one night at the end. We were are able to get the same Aqua class cabin on both cruises so didn’t have to move. At the meeting to discuss procedure for those in b2b they announced the drinks package on the second cruise would be buy one get one free for those who didn’t have one. We did have the classic package as a perk but had upgraded to premium before sailing. We complained along with others who had done the same and were given a refund of the cost of one upgrade. We thoroughly enjoyed being on a b2b and booked another on board for next year. Athens to Dubai then Dubai to Singapore 30 days on board in total. We again have drinks packages on both cruises, free gratuities and onboard credit.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted May 18, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) Attached is a copy of the B2B memo for a recent cruise. The process is similar in most ports but may be different due to local immigration rules Here is one for Fort Lauderdale about 3 weeks ago Edited May 18, 2019 by Jim_Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsmead Posted May 18, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 18, 2019 As above, in addition you get some money off the b2b cruises ~ £60 GBP. They had a raffle at the meeting - free laundry, bottles of wine, speciality restaurant. They also gave complimentary Internet to complete the survey after the first cruise! We booked direct with Celebrity - you sometimes have to ask about the b2b discount, not always automatically given. Ours was in the Caribbean, Summit 2x12 day cruises from San Juan. PS be aware that you are not allowed to name travel agents on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted May 18, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 18, 2019 There can be as many as 800 back to back passengers....it’s a popular thing to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sddsddean Posted May 19, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2019 12 hours ago, Edinburghgirl1 said: We did a 12 night and 9 night b2b this March. We flew down to Gatwick the night before then flew BA on a direct flight. We booked the flight to Fort Lauderdale as soon as they were released and managed to get premium economy both ways for £720. We spent 3 nights in Fort Lauderdale pre cruise and one night at the end. We were are able to get the same Aqua class cabin on both cruises so didn’t have to move. At the meeting to discuss procedure for those in b2b they announced the drinks package on the second cruise would be buy one get one free for those who didn’t have one. We did have the classic package as a perk but had upgraded to premium before sailing. We complained along with others who had done the same and were given a refund of the cost of one upgrade. We thoroughly enjoyed being on a b2b and booked another on board for next year. Athens to Dubai then Dubai to Singapore 30 days on board in total. We again have drinks packages on both cruises, free gratuities and onboard credit.! Just did Dubai to Singapore in January. I'd say stay in Dubai for at least 4 days, but obviously you can't...don't want to miss the ship! However, as you end at Singapore, try and stay for at least 4 days if you can...there is so much to see and do. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted May 19, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, Thascales said: That’s very helpful. What sort of perks do you get if you book onboard? We are on a celebrity cruise later this year so might enquire about the back to back then. When booking your B2B cruise ask about getting the B2B discount. We always get $50.00 off each 7 day leg on all of our B2B cruises. . Edited May 19, 2019 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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