Sky Sweet Posted March 3, 2006 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2006 When you are in the process of selecting an itinerary for a cruise, does the number of ports requiring a tender factor into your decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmom Posted March 3, 2006 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Not for me usually but I don't mind tendering in to port that much. I look at the ports themselves more extensively than whether you tender in or not. Of course if I could choose the perfect cruise it would go to exactly the places I wanted and have a dock that is close to the action ready and waiting. ;) Of course if I had other factors to consider (i.e. a handicap, fear of small boats etc...) then tendering might weigh more heavily on my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 3, 2006 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Tendering seems to at least allow newer, less crowded islands (except Grand Caymen) to be an option. Some of the best islands we have ever visited have been tendered...I just wish they would use proper tenders not lifeboats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted March 3, 2006 #4 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Some ports the ships just can not get into. Tendering does not normally enter into our decision on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted March 3, 2006 #5 Share Posted March 3, 2006 For me, I don't care, but my mom hates dealing with the tender so for her I keep an eye out for how many ports are tendered. Personally, I find riding in the tender kind of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted March 3, 2006 #6 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Celebrity does give first priority to those taking the ship's tours. Next is Concierge Class. This caused a fair amount of angst and dissatisfaction on our South America cruise. Celebrity did accomodate people who had private tours booked and asked for early debarkation in a few of those ports. But as others have said some ports and itineraries can only be served with tenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocngypz Posted March 3, 2006 #7 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Tendering seems to at least allow newer, less crowded islands (except Grand Caymen) to be an option. Some of the best islands we have ever visited have been tendered...I just wish they would use proper tenders not lifeboats. Lifeboats are preferable to many privately owned port tenders. Many are not enclosed, have little freeboard and are in questionable states of repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted March 3, 2006 #8 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I have no problem with tenders... I don't like dealing with the lines one sometimes (not always) has to wait in to get back on the ship...But, it's no big deal...I've waited for lines for other things... And the idea of travelling that short distance on a little boat doesn't bother me... How many people claim they hate the ride in the tender...and then you ask them what excursion they're taking...and it's a "party boat" or a boat ride or a scuba or snorkel boat... Hey, it's all part of the experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessbriar Posted March 3, 2006 #9 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Never comes to mind. If I don't want to tender that day, I don't get off the ship. If it's a new port for me the wait is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 3, 2006 #10 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Lifeboats are preferable to many privately owned port tenders. Many are not enclosed, have little freeboard and are in questionable states of repair. I've only had one experience with local tenders, I think on HAL, and they were covered, well maintained craft...I guess I haven't seen the "bad" side yet. I just find the lifeboats hot, limited ventilation, badly worn, rattley, stinky (diesel), and they load them to the max...but it beats swimming :D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 3, 2006 #11 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hi Everyone ! As for myself, I typically do not worry if the ship tenders or not. The only way it becomes a concern, is for my Parents who are Seniors. If they are traveling with me, I do pay some attention, to make sure there are not too many tender ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggie Posted March 3, 2006 #12 Share Posted March 3, 2006 We don't mind tendering at all. In fact, it is one of the few parts of the cruise where we can get some 'rocking motion' that we don't get on board due to all the stabilizers. Give me a rough cruise any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukbecky Posted March 3, 2006 #13 Share Posted March 3, 2006 It definitely influences my decisions. I try for the itineraries/ships that are scheduled to dock. I try to minimize the ports that are tender-only(like Grand Cayman). For me, tendering = lines and I hate lines. What a waste of vacation time. If the ship docks, we get an extra hour or more in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredr Posted March 3, 2006 #14 Share Posted March 3, 2006 hello, I do not consider tendering a problem and therefore I do not look at whether the ship docks or uses tenders. To me at least tendering is part of the cruise experience. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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