Quick question about RCCL policy

[MJShore]

Have any of you heard about letting any non passengers on the ship before? I know this question is probably asked and answered often, but i just have to make sure.

[Langley Cruisers]

From the RCI website:

 

"Friends and relatives are welcome to come to the pier to see you off. However, for security reasons, they will not be allowed to board the ship at any port."

[dc-snoopy]

Special arrangements can be made through RCI, though. In Feb 2005, I cruised for dc-diva's wedding and we left Ft Lauderdale on day 1. One day 2, we arrived in Key West and an officiant from Key West came on board to conduct the wedding ceremony and stay for the reception. The officiant was given 30 minutes notice to debark the ship before we sailed. Also dc-diva was told that she could have non-sailing wedding guests visit on the ship for her wedding but that they would have to leave the ship by 30 minutes before sailing. I don't know what restrictions there are. For specific requests, you should consult RCI.

[DiamondPlusCruiser]

The only non-sailing guests allowed are guests attending an onboard wedding that was arranged thru RCI. Visitors are not allowed onboard for the "regular" guests.

 

Occasionally a TA will have arrangements with RCI to do ship tours and lunches but only those TA's that book a lot of business will be allowed this perk.

 

Sometimes a crew member can get permission to have non-family friends come onboard for a visit but again that is very rare.