love2decor8 Posted January 15, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2023 We are supposed to be sailing, as a party of 13, aboard Harmony next Saturday. Sadly, my Brother-in law passed away suddenly yesterday. He was not part of the cruise, but it’s all family members that will be joining us who want to be at the Funeral. We did not purchase any type of Insurance. My question is, do you think there is anyway we might be able to board in San Juan if we were all to fly down there? If so, how would you recommend we go about it? From what we’ve read, you cannot do this in advance through RCCL. We did use a TA, if that makes a difference. Appreciate any advice. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted January 15, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Unless you get RCCL to approve it, no chance of just showing up in San Juan and being allowed onboard. You are correct that the cruise lines are not allowing boarding after initial embarkation except in very rare circumstances. I suppose if they thought that you all missed embarkation they might, but pretty hard to prove that a large group accidently didn't make it. If you had flights through Air2Sea they would even arrange the flight for you. Any chance that family could postpone the funeral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted January 16, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Depends on many things. But you, or your TA, will need to contact RCCL to get permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmom Posted January 16, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I think the rules changed and they no longer allow 'downlining' (joining the cruise at a port other than the original embarkation port). I fear you may be about to lose a lot of money since you didn't insure your trip. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 16, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 16, 2023 21 hours ago, love2decor8 said: From what we’ve read, you cannot do this in advance through RCCL That’s the only way to do it. That will be a very expensive funeral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiszBug Posted January 16, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Could they move the funeral up a day? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2decor8 Posted January 18, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Thanks for all the replies. We have it all worked out. Now just praying for no snow in Buffalo at the end of the week. 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted January 18, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 18, 2023 5 hours ago, love2decor8 said: Thanks for all the replies. We have it all worked out. Now just praying for no snow in Buffalo at the end of the week. 🤞 Does that mean Royal worked with you or you worked it out and can still go on the cruise from FL? If Royal worked with you, there are others on these boards who would be interested in what they were able to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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