DreadPirateRobert Posted December 31, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 31, 2023 I noticed that a B2B we have in ‘24 is now consolidated as one booking. The only other B2B we took was years ago on Carnival and those were separate bookings. Just curious if this is an Azamara thing? Is there any advantage or disadvantage to this? Will the “turnaround day” be any different? Thanks… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr H Posted December 31, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 31, 2023 This is their new shtick, and actually it is easier to work with. I believe B2B credits remain unchanged. If there are room changes, again, no real change to the routine - you get your new key at the B2B meeting the day before, they move you as they have in the past. Turnaround, you can leave the ship if you wish, or stay on board. Of course, the new Azamara Computer From Hell loves to list our 2nd leg as the first on the itinerary, which is driving this mildly OCD (CDO, actually) cruiser to drink, but otherwise, it is no hassle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted December 31, 2023 #3 Share Posted December 31, 2023 It is an advantage, because OBC will carry over from one cruise to the next. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayden Posted December 31, 2023 #4 Share Posted December 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, Mackdogmolly said: It is an advantage, because OBC will carry over from one cruise to the next. It is an advantage, but what would even better is booking 2 legs with one deposit. Unrealistic but wishful thinking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted December 31, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ayden said: It is an advantage, but what would even better is booking 2 legs with one deposit. Unrealistic but wishful thinking. The Grand Voyages allow you to book the package of multiple cruises with one deposit, but really steep (anywhere from $3500 to $5000 for the first deposit + $2500 to $4000 for the second deposit) for non-suites and basically double the first deposit for suites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenoirm Posted December 31, 2023 #6 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Our B2B in June 24 (Scotland and Ireland ) are also combined. We find it easier to read and deposit was $1000. OBC total is for both cruises ,it is a good thing .Yes, the web site is still a joke but getting a little better every day ( the joke, not the site ) Good thing that the experience onboard is still the best! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 31, 2023 #7 Share Posted December 31, 2023 I'm lucky that our first cruise was in 1974. There was no website. Our brick-and-mortar TA gave us a brochure and a receipt – since the ink was dry, nothing changed until we got onboard and discovered they had switched ships! No pre-cruise agita. Ignorance is bliss... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlyjo Posted January 1 #8 Share Posted January 1 If you say that the B2B OBC is combined, can I purchase an experience more package good for both cruises? or just one cruise (the longer one)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted January 1 #9 Share Posted January 1 8 minutes ago, Curlyjo said: If you say that the B2B OBC is combined, can I purchase an experience more package good for both cruises? or just one cruise (the longer one)? The OBC for shore excursions will likely roll over. The other benefits of an Experience More package will not roll over (e.g. Premium Drink Package). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgg Posted January 1 #10 Share Posted January 1 23 hours ago, Mackdogmolly said: It is an advantage, because OBC will carry over from one cruise to the next. We're on Onward right now (1/1/24) as second part of a B2B. Although we had two booking numbers, the OBC carried over. (Although I had gotten confirmation of this earlier in the first cruise, it was announced at the B2B meeting.) The first cruise had a very large OBC, unlike the second, so we were delighted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travels with Lisa Posted January 1 #11 Share Posted January 1 I have a b2b booked, but they are 2 separate reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinna121 Posted May 20 #12 Share Posted May 20 On 12/31/2023 at 11:41 AM, Dr H said: This is their new shtick, and actually it is easier to work with. I believe B2B credits remain unchanged. If there are room changes, again, no real change to the routine - you get your new key at the B2B meeting the day before, they move you as they have in the past. Turnaround, you can leave the ship if you wish, or stay on board. Of course, the new Azamara Computer From Hell loves to list our 2nd leg as the first on the itinerary, which is driving this mildly OCD (CDO, actually) cruiser to drink, but otherwise, it is no hassle. Dr H, Sorry to get slighly off topic here. We have a B2B coming up and we have to change rooms. My husband really wanted to keep the same room but it was already booked. If we want to go to port in Lisbon, where would we leave our bags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzrr Posted May 20 #13 Share Posted May 20 11 minutes ago, corinna121 said: Dr H, Sorry to get slighly off topic here. We have a B2B coming up and we have to change rooms. My husband really wanted to keep the same room but it was already booked. If we want to go to port in Lisbon, where would we leave our bags? Not Dr H but I can answer your question. You pack up anything that isn't on hangers and leave it in your old cabin. Your cabin steward will make sure that everything gets moved to your new cabin. It's a good idea to tag them with the new cabin number. We got an upgrade for cruise #2 during cruise #1 and, even though the room keys, etc. were correct, our cabin steward was not informed of the change. Luggage ended up in the wrong cabin but was easily corrected when we realized that our luggage was not in our new cabin. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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