Joebucks Posted August 29, 2018 Author #26 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Check out the drone footage! OMG!!! That was amazing!!! I've been to HMC several times and it's one of my favorite ports. Going again in about a month with 2 girlfriends who have never been...can't wait to show them this. Thanks! Thanks for that awesome video! I don't think I have been as excited for a port as I am for this one, nor will I ever be. It looks perfect. From the gorgeous surroundings, to the "private" setting, to not having to pay for a taxi to get somewhere nice. I cannot wait anymore! I do wish they built a dock here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duegwb Posted November 11, 2018 #27 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Where do you go to get tender tickets from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted November 11, 2018 #28 Share Posted November 11, 2018 12 hours ago, duegwb said: Where do you go to get tender tickets from? On the morning of your arrival at HMC, listen to the CD's announcements. You'll most likely be directed to the ship's theater. There will be staff members at the entrance to the theater handing out numbered tickets to people as they arrive. Get your ticket(s) then go sit down and wait for your number(s) to be called. Be patient, and try not to get upset with those that try to push ahead on the stairway leading down to Deck One where you board the tenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted November 11, 2018 #29 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) The tenders are 300 and 100 people size, it goes quickly! If you have an excursion, you will be off early! Getting back on in the afternoon goes slower but not terribly! :P Enjoy! Love HMC! Edited November 11, 2018 by Ziggy7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badfinger Posted November 11, 2018 #30 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) Last August we were on the Breeze along with 4400+ other passengers. We booked a private excursion at Grand Cayman...a tender port. IIRC the tenders started running at 0700. I did not listen for any announcements and did not get any tender tickets. About 0800 my family of four headed down to deck 0 and were about 10 people deep in line for the next tender. We were on shore in no time. The longest "delay" was just waiting for the tender boat to fill-up with fellow cruisers. But I can imagine initially it is a rat race with all the Platinums, Diamonds and FTTF trying to get "theirs". Edited November 11, 2018 by Badfinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted November 11, 2018 #31 Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 8/28/2018 at 1:11 PM, CheckersMidwest said: We loved HMC. We had a cabana and FTTF, which was nice getting to it quickly. However, the line back was really long and in the hot sun. No shade for the most part. Our daughter has low sodium, of course it drops worse when she sweats. She was fine when we got in line but by the time we got to the tender she was almost lathargic. A nice man offered us an orange,which I cut & squeezed into her mouth while she laid on one of the benches. We had a terrible time getting her to the room. Once she was cooled off, showered,and ate she was ok again. I was so mad, not one carnival employee offered assistance or asked if she was ok. I guess they just assumed she was drunk. No. I'm hoping they'll build some kind of shelter with a shade over the top . I bet we stood in direct sun for an hour. Next time, we'll just sit in the shade by the tender station until the very last minute when all the other people are gone then we'll get in line. This complaint must be from a visit before the shaded waiting area was built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted November 11, 2018 #32 Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 8/28/2018 at 10:26 AM, Crusin4Susan said: Check out the drone footage! OMG!!! That was amazing!!! I've been to HMC several times and it's one of my favorite ports. Going again in about a month with 2 girlfriends who have never been...can't wait to show them this. Thanks! By the way, this footage is from before the hurricane damaged Half Moon Cay a year ago. The end of the beach with the slides is completely gone. Unless HAL decided to do further damage to the seabed by dredging sand to rebuild the beach, it is still non-existent. Unless the boardwalk to the private Oasis has been rebuilt, the only access is to walk along the tender channel and then cross over to the back of the Oasis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted November 11, 2018 Author #33 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Going there, there was no worry. I got up early to get a ticket, and was too early. I expected to wait, but they were ready to send me asap. The only pain here was getting back, which FTTF did no good for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duegwb Posted November 11, 2018 #34 Share Posted November 11, 2018 We have an excursion booked for around 11. I would imagine we would just meet in the theater or wherever the meeting point is and be taken ashore from there. Is there a shaded area when you're waiting in line to return to the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted November 11, 2018 #35 Share Posted November 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, duegwb said: We have an excursion booked for around 11. I would imagine we would just meet in the theater or wherever the meeting point is and be taken ashore from there. Is there a shaded area when you're waiting in line to return to the ship? At that time, it will be open tendering and you will meet on shore. I take it you didn't read the thread before posting your question about shade. Your answer lies somewhere within the last three posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 12, 2018 #36 Share Posted November 12, 2018 With an excursion you will meet and they will escort you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGuy75219 Posted November 12, 2018 #37 Share Posted November 12, 2018 13 hours ago, Badfinger said: But I can imagine initially it is a rat race with all the Platinums, Diamonds and FTTF trying to get "theirs". We self-entitled Diamonds and Platinums have s separate, super secret process to beat you to the tenders and "get ours", so you should be more concerned about non-priority guests who are trying to get tender stickers for everyone else in their party who won't be awake or ready in time to go ashore when their number is called 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mredandchis Posted November 12, 2018 #38 Share Posted November 12, 2018 it isnt bad at all, there are several tenders and one is usually tied up to the boat all the time. They got that port down to a science. usuualy give out tender tickets and tour groups go first depending on event time. You wont be waiting long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted November 12, 2018 #39 Share Posted November 12, 2018 This is the shaded area where you stand in line to board the tender back to the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellarose Posted November 12, 2018 #40 Share Posted November 12, 2018 i did FTTF just HMC (and early on/ off embark /disembark). the clam shells sell out quick. no excursion for us there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted November 12, 2018 #41 Share Posted November 12, 2018 5 hours ago, Essiesmom said: This is the shaded area where you stand in line to board the tender back to the ship Additional information about this area: There are misters on the overhead rafters. Eyeglass wearers, be prepared if they are in use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurfCat Posted January 16, 2019 #42 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Is there a separate line for Diamond/Plat/FTTF for later tenders or is the only perk being priority on one of the first boats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCruze Posted January 16, 2019 #43 Share Posted January 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, SurfCat said: Is there a separate line for Diamond/Plat/FTTF for later tenders or is the only perk being priority on one of the first boats? Just on the first couple. Crowding in the beginning. Later on not so much. Boarding first are Villas folks, weddings and excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurfCat Posted January 16, 2019 #44 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Thank you. I hate standing in line worse than going to the dentist. We have FTTF and have a villa but don't necessarily want to be out there really early. Sounds like we'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4Cruisers Posted January 16, 2019 #45 Share Posted January 16, 2019 On 11/12/2018 at 1:55 AM, DallasGuy75219 said: We self-entitled Diamonds and Platinums have s separate, super secret process to beat you to the tenders and "get ours", so you should be more concerned about non-priority guests who are trying to get tender stickers for everyone else in their party who won't be awake or ready in time to go ashore when their number is called We usually wait it out and have a leisurely breakfast before heading over for a few ours. Then we come back early and relax / shower before dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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