CruisingwithAutism Posted September 30, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2015 We are sailing on the Sunshine during Thanksgiving this year and according to the Grand Turk cruise center's port schedule, we are one of three ships docked that day. We've been to GT before and thought the pier could only accommodate two ships?? Will the last to arrive have to be tendered? Such a small island for that many passengers-we hope it won't feel too crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Many times those Cruise Port Schedules are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilMermaid75 Posted September 30, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 30, 2015 We stopped at Grand Turk on a cruise this past March with two other ships. The last to arrive did in fact tender. The port was crazy busy with 3 ships there. Thankfully the third ship didn't come in for another hour or so, so we were able to get seats. Just be prepared for a busy port day, and hope you're the first ship to dock. Grand Turk is one of our favorite stops, so even with all the people we had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingwithAutism Posted September 30, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted September 30, 2015 We are the last ship to dock. [emoji30] Thankfully, we did book a cabana at Margaritaville when it was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 30, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 30, 2015 We stopped at Grand Turk on a cruise this past March with two other ships. The last to arrive did in fact tender. The port was crazy busy with 3 ships there. Thankfully the third ship didn't come in for another hour or so' date=' so we were able to get seats. Just be prepared for a busy port day, and hope you're the first ship to dock. Grand Turk is one of our favorite stops, so even with all the people we had a great time.[/quote'] Where was the tender dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted September 30, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) The 3rd ship tenders. There is an additional Shore Excursion/(Tender Pier) 400 feet to the south of the main pier. The pier is 200 feet long with five feet of water alongside. Info located @: http://www.grandturkcc.com/port-information/port-specifications.aspx :) Edited September 30, 2015 by ObstructedView2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thanks for the tender location! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted September 30, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 30, 2015 The 3rd ship tenders. There is an additional Shore Excursion/(Tender Pier) 400 feet to the south of the main pier. The pier is 200 feet long with five feet of water alongside. Info located @: http://www.grandturkcc.com/port-information/port-specifications.aspx Thanks! I remember that additional dock. How far out and where did the other ship anchor for tendering? The "fairway" for Grand Turk -- the navigable approachway for deepwater vessels -- is pretty tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL_Miami_Cruiser Posted September 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'll be there during that week on the 25th. It looks like the Victory will be there alone and we'll have the island all to ourselves :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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