Iteneraries w/ Overnight stops... question

[Goodtime Cruizin]

If you have an overnight port stop, are you permitted to get off the ship and remain overnight off the ship?  A particular cruise we're looking at offers a stop overnight in Cork, Ireland which would afford us the time to take in the next county over and enjoy the Ring of Kerry. We wish to stay over night on land, is this permissable? 

[mfabz]

Yes -- We had an overnight in Paris and were one of the first off, met  our guide, toured on day 1 & 2 and back to the ship about an hour before sailing onto the next port.  

 

[mom says]

In normal circumstances, yes you can stay off the ship overnight. However, this may not be the case under COVID restrictions where you are only allowed off with a shop excursion.

[Ashland]

1 hour ago, mom says said:

In normal circumstances, yes you can stay off the ship overnight. However, this may not be the case under COVID restrictions where you are only allowed off with a shop excursion.

Agree...yes...but I believe things may be a bit more hopefully back to normal for 2022 itineraries.

[mom says]

7 minutes ago, Ashland said:

Agree...yes...but I believe things may be a bit more hopefully back to normal for 2022 itineraries.

Just saw that I typed shop instead of ship excursion. My bad. But yes,  I think we are all really,  really hoping for a return to some semblance of normalcy by .'22

[Fouremco]

Other than the potential COVID issue, you are free to do as you please between the time you arrive in port and final reboarding time. Celebrity has no interest in where you go or what you do.

[ipeeinthepool]

6 minutes ago, Fouremco said:

Other than the potential COVID issue, you are free to do as you please between the time you arrive in port and final reboarding time. Celebrity has no interest in where you go or what you do.

 

I agree 100%, but I would also advise Guest Services that I will be spending the night on-shore and advise them of my location.  I would want Celebrity to know where I am in case their plans change.

[kathynorth]

On our cruise with an overnight the ship posted an all aboard time for the next day at the gangplank the same way they do for a single port day. 

[LGW59]

1 hour ago, Goodtime Cruizin said:

If you have an overnight port stop, are you permitted to get off the ship and remain overnight off the ship?  A particular cruise we're looking at offers a stop overnight in Cork, Ireland which would afford us the time to take in the next county over and enjoy the Ring of Kerry. We wish to stay over night on land, is this permissable? 

If it is your first visit around the Ring, prepared to be amazed.  If you have already done, I bet the second will be even better!  If you need the name of a fantastic private driver in that area, I can be happy to send you his info.

[Goodtime Cruizin]

Thanks everyone for the feedback!

 

And LGW59...yes it would be our first time there. I've always wanted to go and take in it's beauty and we may just do it. If we do, I'll be sure to reach out to you. Thank you for the kind offer. 

[Fouremco]

17 minutes ago, ipeeinthepool said:

 

I agree 100%, but I would also advise Guest Services that I will be spending the night on-shore and advise them of my location.  I would want Celebrity to know where I am in case their plans change.

It certainly wouldn't hurt to let them know. But with thousands of passengers scattered around the countryside, that change in plans is going to leave a lot of people stranded if it includes an early departure. 

[Turtles06]

3 hours ago, mfabz said:

Yes -- We had an overnight in Paris and were one of the first off, met  our guide, toured on day 1 & 2 and back to the ship about an hour before sailing onto the next port.  

 

 

Global warming must really be accelerating if your ship overnighted in Paris.  😉

[Arizona Wildcat]

13 minutes ago, Turtles06 said:

 

Global warming must really be accelerating if your ship overnighted in Paris.  😉

Paris is a short train ride from Le Harve.  A challenging day excursion but easy for an overnight.

[mahdnc]

3 hours ago, ipeeinthepool said:

 

I agree 100%, but I would also advise Guest Services that I will be spending the night on-shore and advise them of my location.  I would want Celebrity to know where I am in case their plans change.