Whether you need to check in again for a back-to-back sailing depends on whether you stay on the same ship or on two different ships. This article explains what you need to do and provides essential tips for a seamless experience.

Do I have to check in again for a back-to-back sailing?

Do I have to check in again for a back-to-back sailing on the same P&O Cruises ship?

<h2>Do I have to check in again for a back-to-back sailing on the same P&amp;O Cruises ship?&nbsp;</h2><p>No, you don't need to check in twice if you’re staying on the same P&amp;O Cruises ship. Instead, you must:</p><ul><li>Visit Reception to re-register and activate your on-board account for the second cruise.</li><li>Attend muster drills at the beginning of both cruises.</li></ul>


<p>Book the same cabin for both cruises to avoid having to move your luggage.</p>


Do I have to check in twice for a back-to-back sailing on a different P&O Cruises ship?

<h2>Do I have to check in twice for a back-to-back sailing on a different P&amp;O Cruises ship?</h2><p>Yes, you need to check in again online if your second sailing is on another P&amp;O Cruises ship.</p><p><b>Please note</b>: online check-in opens 21 days before your holiday begins and closes at 10pm GMT the day before your holiday.&nbsp;</p><p>Points to remember for the second sailing of your cruise holiday:&nbsp;</p><h3>Embarkation</h3><p>You must go through the standard embarkation process for each sailing. </p><h3>Arrival</h3><p>You should arrive at the P&amp;O Cruises terminal at the time stated on your boarding pass. If you arrive early, you may be asked to leave the terminal area and return at the allocated time.</p><h3>Transfer</h3><p>Allow enough time to transfer between the two ships. </p>


Back-to-back sailings with P&O Cruises and a second company

<h2>Back-to-back sailings with P&amp;O Cruises and a second company</h2><p>Please make sure you understand any extra or different requirements that the second company might have.&nbsp;</p>


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International ports

<h2>International ports</h2><p>If the embarkation or disembarkation port is overseas, a face-to-face immigration inspection might be required. This will be conducted either on board the ship or ashore; details will be provided once you’re on board, and are subject to operational requirements.&nbsp;</p>


For more information

<h2>For more information</h2><p>Please see our article ‘<a href="/help-hub/centre/booking-a-cruise/tailored-support/back-to-back-sailing">Can I go back-to-back sailing with P&amp;O Cruises?</a>’</p>


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<p>Whether you need to check in again for a back-to-back sailing depends on whether you stay on the same ship or on two different ships. This article explains what you need to do and provides essential tips for a seamless experience.</p>


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