Cannes-Time to Tender for Norwegian Cruise Ship

[Travel To Be Free]

Will be tendering in at Cannes. The ship lists 8:30 as the time there.

Approximately how long would a Norwegian Ship take to have the majority of guests on shore?

[casofilia]

@Travel To Be Free

 

I hope that they will change the order of Shorex departures so if you are intending to do one to Monaco create a fuss if they are not first off!!!    We went there last week and were 90 minutes late getting back.

 

It was extremely quick as they used some ship tenders but also a local one that carried 250 guests.   As we were on a tour I don't know when open tendering happened but be prepared for the last passengers to be off by 11am.

[Travel To Be Free]

22 minutes ago, casofilia said:

@Travel To Be Free

 

I hope that they will change the order of Shorex departures so if you are intending to do one to Monaco create a fuss if they are not first off!!!    We went there last week and were 90 minutes late getting back.

 

It was extremely quick as they used some ship tenders but also a local one that carried 250 guests.   As we were on a tour I don't know when open tendering happened but be prepared for the last passengers to be off by 11am.

This is very concerning as we were going to go to Monte Carlo and Eze on our own.  If we don’t get off until 11, we wouldn’t have enough time.    So you were on a NCL shore excursion?   Which one?  How long were you at each place?   

[casofilia]

@Travel To Be Free

 

We did:-  Monaco & Monte Carlo

From Cannes, you’ll drive to Monaco, about an hour where after leaving your coach, you'll be carried to the top of the rock by escalators and elevators. Lots of people part journey two lifts carrying only 19 On the upper level, enjoy a guided walking tour passing by the Oceanographic Museum, the cathedral, and view the exterior of the Prince's palace. 20 minutes After a short period of free time,  about an hour for lunch and shopping  you’ll re-board your coach and head to Monte Carlo 20 minute drive to enjoy some additional leisure time 30 minutes near the Place du Casino. You may wish to stroll across the street to admire the Hotel de Paris, do a little window shopping, or even try your luck at the Casino de Monte Carlo you can go in the atrium free or the Cafe de Paris Casino to go in needs an actual passport,.

Need To Know:

Casino de Monte Carlo (entrance fee of 17 Euros in cash) opens at 2:00 PM to gamble. Visitors must be at least 18 years of age, show passport or driver’s license. Formal dress is not required to enter most of the casino, but smart dress is strongly encouraged; no shorts or flip-flops are allowed. There is a free-admission, American-style casino at the Cafe de Paris, which opens at 10 am. see above This tour is not considered suitable for wheelchair guests or those with mobility concerns. To reach Casino Square, there is an approximate 10 minute walk and 80 steps from the coach parking area. Guests must take escalators and elevators from the parking area at the Rock of Monaco to the Old town.   To get back down requires a number of steps missing the top escalator.

 

We had 8 buses, the meet point at the end was VERY crowded with other buses dropping off passengers.   Ours came at 5-10 minute intervals and the return journey was really slow due to the traffic.

 

 

[casofilia]

@Travel To Be Free

 

Remember that you will be able to get group numbered tender tickets for the whole party so watch the Freestyle Daily and go EARLY.    Also if you are high enough in Latitudes you don't need a tender ticket, you can join the line, at the back, when you wish.   And again, if you are in a suite or the Haven, the concierge will get you off at the front of the line.

[Travel To Be Free]

Casofilia,

We are leaving from Barcelona and Cannes is the very next day.  This makes us unsure of how to request the early tender tickets.  We are higher up with Royal, Celebrity and Princess, however, haven’t went NCL for a very long time.  So we’re not going to have much luck with the latitude perks.  (Are they associated with any of the other Cruise companies?)

[BirdTravels]

15 minutes ago, Travel To Be Free said:

Casofilia,

We are leaving from Barcelona and Cannes is the very next day.  This makes us unsure of how to request the early tender tickets.  We are higher up with Royal, Celebrity and Princess, however, haven’t went NCL for a very long time.  So we’re not going to have much luck with the latitude perks.  (Are they associated with any of the other Cruise companies?)

Not related. 

 

As soon as you board, use the touch screen kiosks at elevator lobbies to request a tender group number. It only allows you to "join the line" for general tendering. Some NCL Shore Ex will be giving priority on tender boarding. And everyone not on a NCL ShoreEx will be wanting to join the line, regardless of their tendering group number. 

[Travel To Be Free]

7 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Not related. 

 

As soon as you board, use the touch screen kiosks at elevator lobbies to request a tender group number. It only allows you to "join the line" for general tendering. Some NCL Shore Ex will be giving priority on tender boarding. And everyone not on a NCL ShoreEx will be wanting to join the line, regardless of their tendering group number. 

So is joining the line better than getting a tender group number.  (This is such helpful information!!!)

[Travel To Be Free]

On 4/30/2023 at 12:37 PM, casofilia said:

@Travel To Be Free

 

We did:-  Monaco & Monte Carlo

From Cannes, you’ll drive to Monaco, about an hour where after leaving your coach, you'll be carried to the top of the rock by escalators and elevators. Lots of people part journey two lifts carrying only 19 On the upper level, enjoy a guided walking tour passing by the Oceanographic Museum, the cathedral, and view the exterior of the Prince's palace. 20 minutes After a short period of free time,  about an hour for lunch and shopping  you’ll re-board your coach and head to Monte Carlo 20 minute drive to enjoy some additional leisure time 30 minutes near the Place du Casino. You may wish to stroll across the street to admire the Hotel de Paris, do a little window shopping, or even try your luck at the Casino de Monte Carlo you can go in the atrium free or the Cafe de Paris Casino to go in needs an actual passport,.

Need To Know:

Casino de Monte Carlo (entrance fee of 17 Euros in cash) opens at 2:00 PM to gamble. Visitors must be at least 18 years of age, show passport or driver’s license. Formal dress is not required to enter most of the casino, but smart dress is strongly encouraged; no shorts or flip-flops are allowed. There is a free-admission, American-style casino at the Cafe de Paris, which opens at 10 am. see above This tour is not considered suitable for wheelchair guests or those with mobility concerns. To reach Casino Square, there is an approximate 10 minute walk and 80 steps from the coach parking area. Guests must take escalators and elevators from the parking area at the Rock of Monaco to the Old town.   To get back down requires a number of steps missing the top escalator.

 

We had 8 buses, the meet point at the end was VERY crowded with other buses dropping off passengers.   Ours came at 5-10 minute intervals and the return journey was really slow due to the traffic.

 

 

How long of a tour was it supposed to be?  I know you said you were late coming back, so just wondered about how long it actually ended up being, what the travel time was vs. how long you were in Monte Carlo/Monaco.