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How To Navigate a Transition Between Back-to-Back Cruises On Royal Caribbean Ships Stress Free!

Out and About with G & B Unedited
Out and About with G & B Unedited
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👁️ 441 views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 50:46
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Fall · 17 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

So, what they do is they leave you this handy dandy little things how to prepare for your next cruise.

You don't have to get off the ship here in Europe or in Southampton.

It's as simple as can be. So, if you been worrying about what the backtoback process is, um, don't worry about it.

You can get two bottles of wine if you desire to do so since it is officially a new cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Settle your account automatically through the app unless paying in cash.
Leave luggage in the hallway by 9:00 AM for cabin transfer if changing rooms.
Bring your C card and passport for check-in on the second cruise.
Use the special line for back-to-back cruisers to expedite boarding.
Ensure shoes have good traction for cobblestone streets in Europe.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Paperwork and customs between cruisesNo additional paperwork or customs needed; process is streamlined.
Luggage handling when changing cabinsLeave luggage in hallway by 9:00 AM; attendants will move it to new cabin.
Check-in for second cruiseUse special line with old C card; receive new card quickly.

Questions This Creator Answers

QDo you have to leave the ship between back-to-back cruises?
QWhat paperwork or customs procedures are needed?
QAre there special perks for consecutive cruisers?
QHow does the check-in process work for the second cruise?
QCan you bring wine on board for the second cruise?

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Port Highlights

Bruges4 Happy Bacon
Copenhagen3½ Happy Bacon
Hamburg3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Roberta (Bert) and Greg continue living the dream as the fun-loving and energetic retired couple travel the United States and the world! Greg and Bert never tire discovering new territory, repeated favorites or each other as they jump into a car and hit the road to destinations known and unknown! Certainly their passion is cruising the high seas on Royal Caribbean ships (so far)! Check out their previous videos from their "Traveling and Cruising" playlist and the many trips already scheduled for 2025 and 2026! Greg and Bert just completed a seventeen day back to back European cruise on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas with stops in Hamburg, Germany; Oslo, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; Bruges, Belgium; Lisbon, Portugal and many different and exciting ports in Spain! Today, Greg and Bert show you the ropes on how to navigate the changeover (transition) on a back to back cruise on a Royal Caribbean ship! Also! Don't miss the second sail away day on their cruise to Portugal and Spain! Make sure to like and subscribe to Out and About with G & B Unedited so that you don't miss out on any of the fun!