Correct, Danielle told me no. She's also the one who said you can't get transfers to the port if you do not book pre-stays through ABD due to security measures. So unless this is something new rolling out for future cruises??
I don't work for ABD, just repeating the info provided.
Anyone Can enter a Hotel ....... you could be a Guest .
So you CAN join the Group at the Hotel ..
Nobody can stop you provided you have your tickets .