Things They Don't Tell You about Cruise Ships Part Twenty-One: You may not dock
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Creator's Key Takeaways
your ship might not actually dock you may anger offshore and then have to take a smaller boat to the dock
the ship may not be able to dock because the area is too shallow or there's a protected Reef
the Oster Dam used its own lifeboats to fery guests from the ship there in the distance to the dock on the shore
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Be prepared for your ship to not dock and use smaller boats to reach shore
✓Understand that shallow water or protected reefs can prevent docking
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Ship might not dock at a scheduled port — Be aware that alternative arrangements like lifeboats may be used
Questions This Creator Answers
QWhat happens if a cruise ship cannot dock at a port?
QHow do cruise lines handle situations where docking is impossible?
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