Curacao ~ dock or tender?

[katier825]

Never been to Curacao before...does the ship dock there, or do you tender in?

 

Thanks:)

[Copper10-8]

Never been to Curacao before...does the ship dock there, or do you tender in?

 

Thanks:)

 

Curacao is a 'docking" port

[katier825]

Awesome! Thanks for the reply!

[richnorto]

Last year on the Maasdam, we got to dock inside the swinging bridge area! That was really great. The bigger ships (don't know what the cut-off is) might not be able to get in and have to dock at a less convenient area. Another line had a huge ship there and the passengers had to walk several blocks to get to town.

[Copper10-8]

Last year on the Maasdam, we got to dock inside the swinging bridge area! That was really great. The bigger ships (don't know what the cut-off is) might not be able to get in and have to dock at a less convenient area. Another line had a huge ship there and the passengers had to walk several blocks to get to town.

 

Willemstad, Curacao has two main docking locations for cruise ships: the new Curacao Mega Pier is designed for Post-Panamax size ships (that can't fit under the Queen Juliana Bridge). The Mega Pier is located in West Willemstad, about a 10-15 minute walk from downtown. Smaller ships can dock at the Curacao Cruise Terminal, which is within walking distance of the Queen Emma pontoon swing bridge that connects the Punda and Otrobanda district.

[Desdemona01]

Willemstad, Curacao has two main docking locations for cruise ships: the new Curacao Mega Pier is designed for Post-Panamax size ships (that can't fit under the Queen Juliana Bridge). The Mega Pier is located in West Willemstad, about a 10-15 minute walk from downtown. Smaller ships can dock at the Curacao Cruise Terminal, which is within walking distance of the Queen Emma pontoon swing bridge that connects the Punda and Otrobanda district.

 

When we were on the Westerdam in Feb we also docked at the closer-in Cruise Terminal. It was wonderful, that morning, to open the balcony drapes and look out over all of the colorful buildings! It was also interesting to see the pilot back the Westerdam down the river/channel and back out into the open water

[Copper10-8]

When we were on the Westerdam in Feb we also docked at the closer-in Cruise Terminal. It was wonderful, that morning, to open the balcony drapes and look out over all of the colorful buildings! It was also interesting to see the pilot back the Westerdam down the river/channel and back out into the open water

 

Bet ya Westerdam's captain or chief officer did that;)

[Desdemona01]

Bet ya Westerdam's captain or chief officer did that;)

 

really? Wow. I just assumed it was a pilot--there I go, "assuming" again :D

[Copper10-8]

really? Wow. I just assumed it was a pilot--there I go, "assuming" again :D

 

Captain is still in command and has the ship - He can elect to have the Chief Officer "drive the boat" but remains responsible - Pilot has local knowledge and is there for advise and suggestions. Only exception to that rule is in the Panama Canal where the pilot is God

[Stevesan]

Last year on the Maasdam, we got to dock inside the swinging bridge area! That was really great. The bigger ships (don't know what the cut-off is) might not be able to get in and have to dock at a less convenient area. Another line had a huge ship there and the passengers had to walk several blocks to get to town.

 

The Horror!!! :eek: