BACK-to-BACK CRUISES (What we WISH we’d KNOWN!)

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In our JJ Cruise News today, just like we want to do on the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Wonder of the Seas Cruise, we sailed on our own maiden voyage of sorts - our First Back-to-Back Cruise and share our review of our Back-to-Back Cruise 2023! We share our First Impressions of our Back-to-Back Cruise including Celebrity Cruises biggest cruise ship class, Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship 2023! We tell you the things we wish we would have known for our first Back-to-Back Cruise Review 2023!
In the cruise news latest, join us as we chat through this cruise news today. The latest cruise news we are bringing is all about our Back-to-Back Cruises Full Review including New Things we have experienced on the Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship 2023. This latest cruise news proves Back-to-Back cruises 2023 are full of interesting experiences that are unique to Back-to-Back cruises first impressions review include people onboard, cruise packing tips, embarkation and debarkation, overall vibe onboard, transit pass, overall experiences as well as main risks, WiFi connection onboard, weather, common mistakes, documentation to bring, and so much more! On Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Cruises’ largest cruise ship class, there are so many things to do! Venues onboard the Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship and that are on the Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Edge Cruise Cruise Ship Class 2023 include Eden, Magic Carpet, and favorites such as Oceanview Buffet, Raw on 5, Luminae, Blu Restaurant, Mast Grill, and Sunset Bar! Will this Back-to-Back Cruise Ship Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship 2023 make cruise news headlines? What are your first impressions of Back-to-Back Cruises 2023? This is the latest cruise news allowing cruising to restart! We are talking about what this cruise ship news means for the major North American cruise lines, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and Disney Cruise Line and how it ties into the Cruise Restart.
We had the incredible opportunity to climb aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Adventure of the Seas FIRST sailing out of Nassau, Bahamas on June 12th, 2021. We were also onboard the FIRST sailing out of the US on Celebrity Edge on June 26th, 2021. Celebrity Cruise Lines was the first major North American cruise line that sailed from a North American port since March 2020. We were also on the first Carnival cruise out of Florida on July 4th Carnival Horizon sailing. We were on the Inaugural Season Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship maiden voyage sailing on July 31st! We were on one of the first Disney Cruise Line ships sailing out of the US on Disney Dream on August 20th, 2021! We were on one of the first Alaska sailings in 2021 on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas on August 27th, 2021! We are thrilled to be on these ships to bring you the latest cruise news and information about the future of the cruise industry in 2023.
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@ch17ly 11 месяцев назад

I did B2B with royal at Miami. Was the easiest well run process ever. We were back onboard at 10am and in the pool at 1010am. Was the only time we've ever had the whole solarium to our selves. It may have only lasted 30 minutes but we really enjoyed it!!!

@laureljaneg 11 месяцев назад

Might be a great day for the thermal suite if ship has one and it’s open!

@annekirkpatrick7197 11 месяцев назад

Back before there were drink packages, we did a B2B on Carnival with turn around in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Because it was officially embarkation day for many joining the ship, we brought our documents and the "in transit" slip, got off the ship, bought 2 bottles of wine, dropped them off in our cabin, got off and bought 2 more.😅🥂

@carolatchley3797 11 месяцев назад

I love doing B2B. You know how the cruise director and the crew are saying goodbye to everyone the night before? And you don't have to! It's great.

@CruiseWithAmber 11 месяцев назад

I’m looking forward to this part - no cruise blues (until the time I HAVE to get off)

@tywork 11 месяцев назад

We've taken 1 B2B cruise. It was on Royal Caribbean out of Ft. Lauderdale. Eastern and Western Caribbean. It was a piece of cake. We stayed in the same room. Around 10 am, we went to the MDR with the others. After maybe 30 minutes, they walked us through customs and right back onto the ship. I doubt the entire process was 45 minutes. I totally endorse B2B cruises.

@Ape4Apes 11 месяцев назад

Just did b2b cruises on Saga, a British cruise line for … mature travelers. I was able to book the same cabin. No need to leave cabin at a particular time. Was able to go in and out of my cabin whenever I wanted. Could have left the ship to look around Dover, but I stayed on and had the run of the ship along with the 16 other hangers on. They even had a special lunch for us. Will be doing another b2b next year and will likely use the opportunity to visit Dover Castle.

@justjudycrafting7401 11 месяцев назад

The back to back in your pajamas are the best. You get the prize.

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

🏆 we will gladly accept this prize 😉

@crystalBcruisin 11 месяцев назад

I've never sailed on a B2B & always wondered what the process was. Thanks for making this video!

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Crystal! Definitely a cruise experience to try! 🥳

@user-xn2qm7hc6f 11 месяцев назад

We had a B2B when RC Allure of the Seas was transitioning back to Florida from being in dry dock for refurbishment. It was a 21 day Mediterranean Transatlantic to Fort Lauderdale from Barcelona. We had the same room for the entire B2B and the transfer ticket was called the “Golden Ticket” to skip the line and go through the crew entrance to get back on the ship. We did get off the ship when we got back to Barcelona from the Mediterranean portion of the trip so we could see the sites, especially the Sagrada Famillia church. Everything went so smoothly throughout the entire cruise.

@Silvares1 11 месяцев назад

This is really relevant with the Utopia Sailings being so short

@bigguy1403 8 месяцев назад

Were doing a B2B 14 day cruise on the wonder in February to western and Eastern Caribbean. We have to change rooms.

@davidhurwitz2291 10 месяцев назад

We used to take Celebrity’s 14 night Caribbean cruise in the winter and would meet some of the same cruisers from year to year. We did this about 4 - 5 times. When the cruise was discontinued, we decided to sail on a B2B cruise on Celebrity Edge. It was a very different experience. Because the ship had to return to Fort Lauderdale after 7 days, we couldn’t sail to all the way down to the ABC islands. The ship did the usual Eastern/Western itinerary. Because it was a 7 day cruise (repeated), the menus and the shows were the same each week. We now book the longest Caribbean cruise we can find each winter. In January 2024 we are booked on an 11 night Caribbean cruise on The Beyond. We expect 11 different menus and 11 different shows. The itinerary includes the Panama Canal, Cartagena, Colombia, and the ABC islands - a more interesting itinerary.

@warrenwolf4690 11 месяцев назад

We stayed in the same cabin. The best

@patti1044 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! As with most travel, prepared to follow local rules. Our B2B in Amsterdam was the easiest walk off - spent the day wandering and then returned after lunch. Was surprised on our B2B at San Pedro that the pols and hot tubs were all closed for quite a while as we had thought to enjoy those. That time we walked off to zero out and walked forward about 20 yards to the new security station and we're back on the ship. Love a consecutive cruise and as airline tickets can be as much as the sailing we are looking for even more.

@Steven-er2bt 11 месяцев назад

We did our first B2B cruise and Celebrity Summit (4 + 5 night) this year). Great video! We loved that we could get back on the 2nd leg and get PREMIUM early access to the Solarium (had it to ourselves) on turnaournd day. Weird benefit, you get to meet some entertainers that have do to do the B2B process as well. Les Greene and the Swayzees had to go through the B2B re-boarding as well ...and they put on perhaps the greatest Poolside concert / party on the 2nd leg of our B2B!!!!

@cyndid7555 11 месяцев назад

We have a back to back to back coming...flying out soon for Europe! House sitter is ready & so are we! Thanks for your Barcelona info from B4...we'll be there! If the cruise leaves from Florida ports, we get off & pretty much back on. In England, we have found the same, so hoping it's quick this time! Enjoy your cruise guys, & thanks! Always be prepared!

@kitthroneberry1577 11 месяцев назад

Excellent!

@JuneRaeder-MacKinnon 11 месяцев назад

My first B2B is next April. Then in Oct 2024, I have 4 B2B going from Honolulu to Sydney. Very expensive, but a once in a lifetime trip. Both trips I am traveling solo.

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

Enjoy! This is definitely a cruise we’d recommend after doing it ourselves! 🥳

@admranger 11 месяцев назад

Great info! I've been thinking about booking a B2B cruise and I would not have known these things w/o your video. Thanks!

@dianstreeter3163 11 месяцев назад

Very helpful information , thank you J & J, love your channel

@anngratton1855 11 месяцев назад

Having a giggle over you both wondering Sydney in your pj’s 😂❤

@RobertFraser401 11 месяцев назад

Great tips guys. Thanks as always.

@emilynwright 11 месяцев назад

Love B2B cruises! We did a B2B2B last year on Disney with the final cruise being a transatlantic. Three weeks on the ship was awesome!

@lindastover9541 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing Great video ❤❤❤❤

@DarLa0341 11 месяцев назад

Very informative video! These are the questions I've had about back to back cruises. I am looking forward to doing this one day

@paulafriday3579 11 месяцев назад

What a nice suprise!!

@nancyp2992 11 месяцев назад

Great info

@teresah5318 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for putting this video out. We will be doing our first back-to-back cruise with Princess in November and so looking forward to it.

@anastasiahanneken9907 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! This was very helpful. Answered a lot of questions I had about back to back cruising. We are new to cruising, and I deeply appreciate everything you share on your channel.

@jcinewilliams8819 11 месяцев назад

Jay your smile is infectious! You must be a blast to hang with. Great video and I can attest this all to be accurate information

@kellyrome 9 месяцев назад

9:59 You two gentlemen are so funny and just great! 🎉 your vlogs are so helpful and full of great info!! Thank you! Yes! We r considering a back to back! Where are you located?

@maryannpiccirilli454 11 месяцев назад

Thx for the info! B2B coming up in February and next December ☺️. Our first one got cut short by Covid🥺 but we won’t give up😉😉

@desire2travel 11 месяцев назад

I've never done a B2B but this is great info in case I have the opportunity in the future. Thanks for this unique tip video.

@loriminard6460 11 месяцев назад

Great tips guys !

@elainecambridge6748 11 месяцев назад

ive done 4 back to backs never had any issues we usually leave the room the porter move our stuff or if we keep the same room then we just meet in a diningroom they give us our new sea pass we go take new pics then back on the ship and royal gives the back to back people a lunch as an amenity then we can go back to our room we dont have to wait until 1. I dont no how the other cruise lines do it but on royal easy pesy

@dellnichols4625 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this info! Just booked a 21 day from Rotterdam for next July. It is a 14 plus 7 day so I’m assuming that’s considered consecutive. I also noticed that, when considering an excursion in Rotterdam, a message popped up that I could not book an excursion for the day in our cruise when we were in Rotterdam to embark/disembark passengers if we were continuing on the ship. I realize now it is in case there are customs issues.

@debbiec4126 11 месяцев назад

We have done several back to back cruises. Everyone has been different. I can't remember who we were sailing but we were in Southampton. All B2B folks went to the theater -checked out and back in. We left the boat and took a train ride to a town about 15 miles away and did some geocaching and had some lunch. It was a very smooth process. Walked right back on the ship when we returned.

@seasandsunsetstravel9408 11 месяцев назад

Good afternoon guys!

@catherinecyr8331 11 месяцев назад

Doing our 1st B2B this September with Celebrity. Can't wait. We actually booked an excursion with Celebrity instead of waiting around .

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

Great call! Definitely a good way to spend the day! 🥳

@cathejo 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, guys! Good timing for me. I was just worrying about this very issue, as we're thinking about a back-to-back from Dover next summer.

@dianefudge2545 11 месяцев назад

Very helpful! I just sent it to clients/friends who are currently considering a B2B from NY. Thanks for great content!

@pcyopick 11 месяцев назад

Perfect timing. Leaving ng in 90 days for my first time in Europe and first back to back. Valiant Lady, Western Mediterranean then trans Atlantic

@mea3665 7 месяцев назад

I saw Southampton We are doing an 11 and 12 day B2B. Hoping to get off early and uber to a laundromat. So take our passports with us.

@kategibb5245 11 месяцев назад

Have done many b/2/b cruises,all on Celebrity and I love it.They have all been so easy and I love having the ship all to myself (almost)

@meadsummer6547 11 месяцев назад

Thanks guys... Given that I'll be doing my first B2B this winter (two 10-day Princess cruises in the Caribbean), I found this to be one of the most informative vids you've done. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the same cabin for both cruises, so I guess I'll have to be doing some packing on turnaround day. BTW, I would have paid to see you both in your PJs! 😀

@zx7zooming 11 месяцев назад

Hey, great content as always. Honestly, I love the piano and singing at the end of your video!!! As a musician it’s just a cherry on top of great content !

@lindagilgren898 11 месяцев назад

One thing to know aside from turnaround day, on the two different B2B cruises we went on, the food and entertainment were repeated. We were disappointed. Both were Princess.

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

Yes! Very true! Besides specialty acts which could change cruise to cruise, production shows typically won’t change.

@davidhoffman8122 11 месяцев назад

We have been on 3 B2Bs so far and our 4th one will be out of New Orleans in July 2024. We love being the first back on the ship and, if you have the SAME room, you do NOT need to unpack again.

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

We love this too!! Same room is definitely the way to go! 🥳

@hockeyman09041974 11 месяцев назад

Sailing the wonder August 20ty and your videos were awesome and helpful. Thank you both.

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

So glad to hear!! Thanks for watching!

@ellenhagen447 9 месяцев назад

Years ago did B2B on Princess. We met in the Theater waited for customs to com on board and then showed passport as we filed by. Easy Peasy. I have a Princess 20 day cruise which can be booked separately on Jan 24. Hope it is as easy as the first time.

@LookieLew000 11 месяцев назад

So far the back to back cruises I've been on. We had to go to a hotel and the next day go back. Not a problem. We got free transportation both ways. I didn't know about the same day ones. One day I'll think about trying one of those. Thx 😊

@lindakauppi6785 11 месяцев назад

I'm doing my first b2b British Isles then Scandanavian countries next May. Amsterdam (maybe) is our turn-around port so hopefully we will be able to get off and see the sites for the day. This is great information! Thanks for the tips. Enjoy the rest of your cruise!

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching! Have a wonderful cruise! 🥳

@DonLekei 5 месяцев назад

We are planning a B2B to one-way trips connecting in Tokyo. One thing you didn't cover is: when the continuing port is a bucket-list port in it's own right, can you do excursions in port? The final boarding time at an embarkation port is far earlier than at other ports.

@JJCruise 5 месяцев назад

This truly depends on the port and cruise line, but usually there will be an excursion or two offered for those on B2B cruises. If not, we recommend asking shore excursions team early into your cruise if they would be able to add one for B2B guests. This happened on one of our B2B cruises and Celebrity created one for B2B guests due to the requests. ☺️

@Allinmyworld 11 месяцев назад

Wow, what a timely video. I was just wondering how this works.

@CruiseWithAmber 11 месяцев назад

So so useful - thanks guys. Will be eager to see how things work out for my turnaround day in Southampton on Silhouette (at least we have the same cabin for both cruises) and great tips too. Plus - can you imagine having that pyjama experience in Reykjavik instead of Sydney 🥶

@TravelAddictsLife 11 месяцев назад

Great video guys, but we did several b2b and sometimes the cruise line sell the b2b as a single cruise with the same reservation number. If this is the case it is business as usual, no need to do anything just enjoy the day. Great story about Sydney that is something to remember!

@cydneystephen2814 11 месяцев назад

We’ve never done a back to back cuz we do 7-10 days so this is very informative cuz might be doing one in October. Thanks so much.

@Bobby_Di 11 месяцев назад

Good morning guys!!!!!

@kathryncashner3294 11 месяцев назад

THe most accurate thing I can tell you is that it depends totally on the cruise line, the port, the Customs requirements, etc. We've even had things vary on same ship, same port a year apart. Probably the only consistent thing I can tell you is that the cruise line will put written instructions in your cabin on the second to last day.. We've done B2Bs on at least 3 lines, multiple ports on each line...and each time it was different.

@Mleencihols 11 месяцев назад

You have become one of my favorite cruise vlogs. I've been on two back-to-back cruises...Celebrity in the Caribbean and HAL in Greece. Both totaled 12-14 days of cruise time. I would not do a back-to-back if I didn't have the same stateroom; otherwise, too much of a hassle. Lucky for me, no surprises. My time at the meeting place was under 1 1/2 hours. Enjoyed both very much, though I thought HAL did a better overall job.

@laureljaneg 11 месяцев назад

Not a backpack cruise but after leaving the ship, we were renting a car and going to Port Everglades and then to the Florida Keys. We should have looked at the weather. I’m dressed in a skirt and a tank top and my friend similar and it’s pouring down rain. We skipped the Everglades and just headed to the keys. Thanks for the information guys. I had no idea that each cruise line did this so differently.

@karenjensen2345 11 месяцев назад

So glad! We are doing a 2025 back to back to the great Barrier reef and Auckland. And we have an aft balcony.

@andrewsabol5045 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info, we have never done a b2b.

@KMA66 11 месяцев назад

LOL In your pajamas!!!

@helciobmello 11 месяцев назад

4:00 Lol to that kid... Nice video as always. I have a B2B booked on Navigator of the Seas in Jan/2024. I look forward to it.

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

We had to include this clip as we both lol’d ourselves when watching this clip back 😂

@mgoodinoz 11 месяцев назад

I had to laugh at the idea of you guys in pyjamas in a Sydney cafe :) But I'm sure it's not the first time someone wandered in there in their pjs looking for a morning coffee

@mercyrodriguez5780 11 месяцев назад

Sorry, I started watching and grandchildren walked in and it was the end. So before I go to sleep tonight I’ll watch it! We are doing a B2B on the Odyssey in January!

@dennisalexanderreilly8624 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for this, I've always wondered how consecutive cruises rolled.

@robinschannelmcconnell5575 11 месяцев назад

Doing a B2B in November, the 4 night and 3 night tryout cruises on Celebrity Ascent! Staying in the same room.

@newlearner5560 11 месяцев назад

Don't think we would do B2B cruising but glad to know. Thank you for sharing the information.

@warrenwolf4690 11 месяцев назад

I really like B2B. Especially when others have their luggage out and we don’t have to pack 😀

@dorothygiunta8519 11 месяцев назад

Been with you guys July 2022 Murder Mystery/Christmas in July cruise on Freedom of the Seas. A little bit of a wait in the holding area but still so easy getting off and on again!

@lauraguerrero2190 11 месяцев назад

Good morning everyone. From Ca

@Mzladiie226 11 месяцев назад

A B2B is in my future. I usually do my own travel arrangements. For this I know I will need a TA.

@marylamb7897 11 месяцев назад

Definitely, Definitely, Definitely keep the same stateroom. Packing and moving takes away from the B2B experience. Also, i can tell you we did a B2B with family who lived in the port city. They ran home on turnaround day to get some some stuff done and that certainly interrupted their relaxation. They said never again. Some cruise lines do this better than others. On Disney, we were left to fend for ourselves the first time. After having done a B2B on other lines, we had our TA escalate what happened with us because it was unacceptable. Our next 2 B2Bs were MUCH better after that. So if you use a TA and they have an escalation path, use it. Also make sure if have OBC that's nonrefundable, make sure you use it up on the first cruise. It won't carry over.

@janismccabe3622 11 месяцев назад

Qe did back-to-back on.the Panama canal. It was great, even most of the excursions were different. There were 70 of us. All we had to do was to the terminal and.walk to customs. It was interesting to see the terminal empty of people and luggage.

@egibson10 11 месяцев назад

Great video. Glad you confirmed for me what I was expecting. We are on the Virgin Voyages repositioning of the Resilient Lady from Greece to Australia in Oct/Nov, which is broken into three segments. BTW, we would never leave our stateroom in our PJs because they are not for public consumption. (LOL)

@andreejor 11 месяцев назад

Wow, a day ashore in Southampton, apart from getting lost in Ikea and eating meatballs the Sea City Museum has a tremendous interactive Titanic Exhibition.

@anakerose 11 месяцев назад

We've done 2 B2B's one with Princess and one with Royal Caribbean. Princess was far superior. The Royal Caribbean one was so disorganized. We were told to go to the theatre in Seward to get our new cards only to be told that we could not go back to our staterooms. Majority of the passengers did not bring anything with them to be able to get off the ship because we were not told we had to bring stuff to the theatre. Eventually enough people complained that they allowed us 20 minutes to go get our stuff.

@dipatrivedi9009 11 месяцев назад

#Replay ❤

@teresamiller5412 11 месяцев назад

It does seem to vary from one time to another. We were told to take a seat and wait to re board after clearing immigration 🤦‍♀️

@evanstansbury7483 11 месяцев назад

On a B2B day how do you handle tech stuff from (probably) your earlier airline carry-on? - Ask Front Desk to hold onto it (or some part of it)? - Walk off ship (after 11am-ish) for your day in the B2B port carrying the tech bag? - Wait to leave ship until later when you are authorized to take tech bag to your new cabin? - Leave tech bag in old cabin along with suitcase hoping for an "event-free" transfer by the cabin stewart to the new cabin? - Skip "exiting" the ship? Really stumped on this issue. Thanks for any advice.

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

Unless we need to work, we leave that bag with our others for the steward to move.

@evanstansbury7483 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for your quick response. This makes things much easier!

@hentyn2660 11 месяцев назад

We did 3 b2b before but never same ship. The reason is we didn’t want the sameness of the same ship for second leg of the vacation. We usually chose different company ship for the later and we used free shuttle bus to another terminal of the same port.

@kathycoutinho5665 11 месяцев назад

I would have loved to see the expression on your face when you realized that you where going to be leaving the ship in your pjs. That must have beeen funny. Never done a back to back - wouldn't it be the same itinerary?

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

We’ve done both types, similar itinerary (Bahamas 3&4 night Cruise on Royal Caribbean and (Northeast to Reykjavik and back on Celebrity) as well as different itineraries such as Transpacific crossing then New Zealand Cruise or Transatlantic then Norwegian Fjords and now an Iceland then Baltic B2B Cruise! 🥳

@gaz2306 11 месяцев назад

Great info on b2b we are thinking about a 21 night cruises from Southampton and return to Southampton this consists of also been sold as a 14 night and returning to Southampton then a 7 night. If we buy as a 21 night would we have to get off this is onboard sky princess. Thanks love your videos.

@ruthkringle1353 11 месяцев назад

I did four weeks so I had to get off three times intransit. First time we went off together downstairs to customs. Very quickly we were in a room for a short time. Back on before 10:30. Next week was total chaos. So many people hadn’t left the ship including about 14 that hadn’t done the intransit. They were paging people. Tracking them down to get off. By the time they started trickling off the group for intransit was booing them. Then a supervisor came over to see if we had gone through customs which we hadn’t. Finally got to go through customs then wait to reboard. Next weekend they changed meeting spots, which I didn’t know because why would I go to the early morning meeting when I had done this twice already. Once I got to the right spot they were checking off names for intransit so they could call the stragglers. There were people that hadn’t disembarked and they paged them. Finally we got off and went through customs. Then waited for the ship to clear and back on around 11. Three different experiences so be flexible and don’t get too excited. We were asked to bring passports but they never looked at them. I would still bring it.

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your experiences! You are completely correct, every time is like a gift from your next door neighbor… you never know what you’re going to get. 😅

@imobannon 11 месяцев назад

Regarding cell phones: Most b2b cruisers would be from major ports from their home country, and so would likely have regular cell coverage without the need for wifi during the b2b cruisers wait time.

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

We have actually found it to be the opposite abroad, most B2B cruisers for longer sailings are wanting to make the long distance international flight worth it by staying for multiple cruise itineraries. Of course, 3 and 4 night - B2B cruises may be different. But, we have found a surprising make-up on our 7 night+ B2B itineraries. ☺️

@pamlaminsky8905 11 месяцев назад

We had a miserable turn around. We booked a 14 day cruise not knowing it was two 7 day cruises. We had to meet in the theatre. And then we were escorted to the area where you find your luggage when people are getting off. We were there for over an hour ( standing, no place to sit) waiting for two selfish couples did not leave their cabins and had to be escorted off and then, ad only then were we able to return to the ship.

@cking3081 11 месяцев назад

Hi loves.. with a b2b, are you required to muster again?

@danielhellman2823 11 месяцев назад

TOO BAD YOU DID'NT VIDEO YOUR SHORE STAY IN PAJAMAS, THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN HILARIOUS!

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

We should have!! 😂

@ronaldmccallum2111 11 месяцев назад

@@JJCruise Any embarrassing encounters with the New South Wales Police?

@moorelm57 11 месяцев назад

Have you done back to back cruises but on a different ship.

@lw3158 11 месяцев назад

Very informative, thanks! I'm on my first Celebrity B2B in Dec. When we return to Miami, I'm assuming I won't have to vacate the ship, or hoping anyway.

@patti1044 11 месяцев назад

We have had to walk off so the ship could zero out - the. We walked back on with our new passes.

@lw3158 11 месяцев назад

@@patti1044 Good to know, thank you! I should of known not to ASSume. ANd I really have zero desire to go into Miami..LOL

@TropicLuv 11 месяцев назад

I got a bit anxious, listening to all of this. I’m not sure I want to do a back to back. 😂😂

@brendabarnes6261 4 месяца назад

Question but first thank you for all the information. If you purchase liquor in the duty freestore on a back to back , will you be able to hold on to it for the second leg?

@JJCruise 4 месяца назад

Great question! Honestly, they are supposed to hold onto it for both sailings but we’ve heard of some people picking it up the night before like everyone else heading and keeping it for the second sailing. So technically you aren’t supposed to but some may still do it and never get caught. 😅

@brendabarnes6261 4 месяца назад

That is so good to know, thanks and happy cruising!!

@cruisingwitheric 11 месяцев назад

I'd be interested to her your thoughts on "Side to Side" cruises where you get off one ship and get on another in the same day. I am, for example, getting off the Norwegian Viva on December 13th and getting on the Scarlet Lady that same day (in Miami). I am operating under assumption I will get off the Viva, walk down the pier and board the Scarlet Lady. Am I setting myself up for failure?

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

Hi Eric! If there isn’t sidewalks the port workers may not allow you to walk between ports (we’ve never done that before). The worst case scenario would be to hire an Uber, but you could always ask the port workers or cruise line if there are any shuttles running between the piers (that is what we’ve done in the past).

@cruisingwitheric 11 месяцев назад

@@JJCruise Yea, Virgin Miami and just 3/4 mile down the pier from NCL. I've walked it before when an Uber dropped me at the wrong end. LoL Should be OK.

@jlgcannuck 11 месяцев назад

I suggest you bring up a map of the port to see how far apart the 2 piers are. Also by looking at the port schedule it will tell you where each ship is docked so you know proximity. Miami cruise port is huge and SO BUSY. I made mistake ONCE of thinking I could walk from Bayside marketplace on over the bridge to the port. Well I did it but almost died trying. It was so HOT---there are so many cars, busses, people etc etc. Nobody stopped me---wish they had LOL. It didn't feel dangerous was just hard so I think there was sidewalks. Pack light, hope you can find a shuttle--not sure if there is one---have water with you. Good luck. There is always a way......... BTW getting an uber out of port Miami is awful on a busy port day. And cell phones seem to not work that well because there are so many people trying and so much cement building around---everyone me included had problem last year outside the new NCL terminal. After a lot of trying ( I was leaving the port ) I got in the long taxi line and out of there---when you finally leave- after second cruise --if airport transport is an option---take it. (oh and the construction in downtown Miami is not fun so give yourself lots of time to get to the terminal in the first place. Don't want to scare you but just be prepared if there are many ships in on the day you embark.

@cruisingwitheric 11 месяцев назад

@@jlgcannuck If you bring-up a map of Dodge Island, Miami you'll see Virgin is Terminal V at the west end and NCL is terminal B, about a mile down. No Uber driver is going to take that short a trip. I have a number of friends on the NCL cruise. I will probably hitch a ride on their Uber to the airport.

@doxylady1959 6 месяцев назад

Hi guys, hubby and I are retired and want to do a B2B cruise. We are completely flexible with time of year. We are past guests on Celebrity and Carnival. We are open to wherever we can get a deal. We currently live in Belize, so I am aware we will have to fly to a port. Would love to hear suggestions! Also we can book into 2025. Thanks, love your videos!

@JJCruise 6 месяцев назад

Hey! Thanks for watching our videos! Unfortunately, we can only book residents of the U.S. and Canada. That said, if you do have a residency in either of those countries, please fill out our booking form at www.jjcruise.com and we’ll be happy to book your cruise! 🥳

@debbief2882 11 месяцев назад

Have any pics of the PJ'S at the coffee shop? 🤭

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

No, we weren’t looking our best for pics 😅

@debbief2882 11 месяцев назад

@@JJCruise oh, you two always look great!

@kyleburge2251 11 месяцев назад

Walk off the ship… Wait a few minutes… Walk back on in a few minutes. Rescan your sh¡t. DONE! Well… it depends on where you are.

@lw3158 11 месяцев назад

Hmmmm, do you guys remove the posts you don't like?

@brianbray2262 11 месяцев назад

Not sure why you'd want to schedule a back to back with a 3 and 4 day cruise. Why not just schedule a 7 day? Is it cheaper or is it more beneficial? Why go through the hassle?

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

It was a financial decision. It was MUCH less $$ than a 7 night cruise.

@brianbray2262 11 месяцев назад

@@JJCruise Good to know. Thks 👍

@jimtownsend5701 11 месяцев назад

This information isn’t completely accurate. I did b2b last month from Vancouver BC to Anchorage then back to Vancouver on the HA Nieuw Amsterdam and never had to leave my cabin, pack, move or do anything else during the turnaround. I spent the morning mostly on the pool deck and enjoyed a hot tub while most of the other passengers enjoyed a cold morning with howling winds and horizontal rain. I even kept the same cruise card. I suspect you have only done b2b in foreign ports.

@JJCruise 11 месяцев назад

We suspect since it was HAL that you had an interport sailing with an interport stop in Anchorage, not an actual B2B cruise. HAL and a few other lines provide booking options where you can go on 14, 21, 28+ night sailings as a whole or just a portion of the cruise for less nights such as 7 nights. These are interport sailings and guests will disembark and embark at certain ports during the cruise. HAL has A LOT of these sailings. This is actually extremely common in the Mediterranean as well with multiple cruise lines, including Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean. These are different than a traditional B2B cruise as these “interports” are ports where guests can get off (end) or start (embark) their cruise, but the true, bookable sailing is still continuing. Very complex, but wanted to clarify as we’ve booked clients on many of these sailings ourselves and it is exactly as you experienced. ☺️ Thanks for adding your experience to the comments! Definitely another cruise sailing to try (especially since your account stays active and is much easier to relax!)