What's a "tender" or "tender ticket"?

[dishealth11]

What's a "tender" or "tender ticket"?

[mshe]

Some islands do not have deep enough harbours for ships to dock, so you have to take a tender. Other times, the cruise companies are cheap and avoid paying harbour fees so they anchor the ship out in the bay.

 

A tender is a small ship which transports guest from ship to shore. Tickets are usually given first to people who've booked shore excursions, then on a first come first serve basis.

[dishealth11]

Does this mean that some people will not get a chance to get off the ship even if they want to --because they were too slow?

 

 

 

Some islands do not have deep enough harbours for ships to dock, so you have to take a tender. Other times, the cruise companies are cheap and avoid paying harbour fees so they anchor the ship out in the bay.

 

A tender is a small ship which transports guest from ship to shore. Tickets are usually given first to people who've booked shore excursions, then on a first come first serve basis.

[johnql]

Does this mean that some people will not get a chance to get off the ship even if they want to --because they were too slow?

No, the tender tickets just give you a place in line. Generally, once the tender ticket holders have all been accommodated, the ship opens it up to general boarding of the tenders. No one is forced to stay on the ship.

[smeyer418]

NCL is normally fairly good with this using local ships as tenders and not the lifeboats normally... NCL tends also to go to places and dock. At the private island they use 3 tenders(world war II type landing craft) and can get the whole ship off fairly quickly. Normally there is enough time for everyone to get off and mostly to get back on.

[Host CMLA]

Does this mean that some people will not get a chance to get off the ship even if they want to --because they were too slow?

Everyone has the chance to disembark in port. It's a matter of earlier versus later. Also, if you're in a higher level cabin, you may be entitled to priority tender tickets. Check to see if you have concierge service. They can usually get you early tender tickets.

[zydecocruiser]

What is the process for those not in suites with concierge service?

 

I assume in the daily paper they will list a time and place where they will be handed out. Can one person can pick up several or does everyone have to be in line? When you pick them up, do you have to be ready to get off the ship or will there be time to have breakfast, finish getting ready, whatever?

 

Do they hand out actual tickets or are they stickers or ?? Does anyone actually check if you have?

 

Thanks.

[Host CMLA]

What is the process for those not in suites with concierge service?

I don't believe you can use their services for tender tickets or dinner reservations if your room level doesn't come with it. I'd guess that you could use the concierge for other things though.

I assume in the daily paper they will list a time and place where they will be handed out. Can one person can pick up several or does everyone have to be in line? When you pick them up, do you have to be ready to get off the ship or will there be time to have breakfast, finish getting ready, whatever?

All very good questions. Usually one person can pick up tickets for everyone in the party within reason. They might not let one person pick up 50 tickets. It's listed in the Freestyle Daily where and when to get the tickets. Distribution of tender tickets can be anytime. Maybe it's in the evening for the port the next day or it's early on the morning you reach port. If you have tickets for the earliest tender, I'd be ready to get off the ship as soon as they say they're ready to start tendering. Plan the morning that way. Room service might be a good way to make sure you've had some breakfast. But still...it all depends on when the tickets are handed out and what time they're expecting to start the tender process.

Do they hand out actual tickets or are they stickers or ?? Does anyone actually check if you have?

They are actual tickets with a number on them and they do check for that number.

[pazooter]

Sometimes we will wait until all the tender ticket holders have gone across. The morning is really calm and relaxed onboard as the ship empties. We enjoy our breakfast in style and then leisurely go to the port. Tenders run constantly. Just a suggestion.

 

Cathy

[lovemylife]

We did the same thing in Grand Cayman. We didn't book a shore excursion, so we just waited a little while until the crowd cleared, and went ashore. I prefer to wait in as few lines as possible on my vacation.:) lml