Tendering question to GSC on the Gem

[bermudagal56]

Is there a special order getting tendered off the Gem? do you have to sign up ahead of time? Last year on the breakaway we had to sign up and got a number in the order to get off.

[zqvol]

Same process on all NCL ships.

[esm54687]

Reserve a clamshell at the Excursion Desk and it comes with priority tender.

[cb at sea]

There is no real "rush"...just get in line when you're ready. Short ride...quick return to pick up more!

[Eleteace]

You usually have to sign up to get an early number. If you aren't in any rush you can just get up and go off whenever.

 

I believe the numbers are just for the first hour or two. More about this here: http://cruisingisntjustforoldpeople.co.uk/2016/10/05/cruise-ship-tendering/

 

Hope that helps!

 

 

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[earlbird]

Reserve a clamshell at the Excursion Desk and it comes with priority tender.

 

 

This is definitely the best way to go. For around $40 you get the clamshell and priority tender, so you can then pick your spot on the beaches. We have used this several times.

[BirdTravels]

The island offers very little shade. And the sun can be brutal. Get a clamshell while on board. Use the ticket to get on the tender. They use the large tenders from the island, so it takes 20+ minutes to fill the tender (not good if you get sea sick). Once on the island, the clam shell attendant will help set up a shell for you. Select one with the mesh ventilation panel in the back. The solid canvas clamshells get very hot and you could end up being a cooked clam.

[Vitamin_Sea]

There is no real "rush"...just get in line when you're ready. Short ride...quick return to pick up more!

 

I agree. We got ten hours at GSC. Definitely not rushing

[MalervyC]

If you have a cabana, do you also get priority tender?

[shof515]

If you have a cabana, do you also get priority tender?

all ship excursions have priority tendering.