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What is TENDERING? (And why do you need to know about it?) A video for newer cruisers!

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👁️ 1K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 7:57
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Creator's Key Takeaways

tendering is what happens when your ship can't dock at a pier

if you are someone who uses a scooter or a wheelchair or you depend on a walker you're going to want to do your research ahead of time

tendering can be a very exciting and unique opportunity it's Unique it's fun it can be exhilarating

make sure you understand when the very last tender out of port is this may be different than the time the ship has announced its leaving

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Research tender accessibility for mobility challenges before booking
✓Check itinerary to see if tendering is involved and contact cruise line
✓Plan to board tenders later in the day if not in a hurry
✓Understand the last tender time to avoid being left behind

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not being able to use a tender due to mobility issues — Research ahead and contact cruise line to confirm accessibility
Missing the last tender and being left behind — Monitor tender times and return before the final departure

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is tendering?
QWhen does tendering happen?
QWhy do you need to know about tendering?
QHow can you plan for tendering?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Welcome to my new series, "Newer Cruisers." If you are new to cruising, look here for explanations and tips to help you navigate the world of cruising. Today's video looks at the process of "tendering." This is when a ship cannot dock in port, so it anchors at sea and passengers are shuttled back and forth to land with a small boat. Why do you need to know about this? If you have challenges that prevent you from using a tender, you can end up unable to go ashore in your port. Don't be disappointed at the last minute, check out this video for all you need to know PLUS a few tips for the big day. Do YOU have a tip for a newer cruiser? Do you have a question as a newer cruiser? Feel free to leave a comment below. Happy sailing!