cjc cruiser Posted June 30, 2012 #1 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I love to watch the people running to the ship at the ports. Is there any way to know which side of the ship will be facing each port. I don't know the correct terms for what each side of the ship is called, and I was hoping to do a bit of watching from my balcony. We are on the Triumph and will be at Progreso and Cozumel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruznKel Posted June 30, 2012 #2 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I love to watch the people running to the ship at the ports. Is there any way to know which side of the ship will be facing each port. I don't know the correct terms for what each side of the ship is called, and I was hoping to do a bit of watching from my balcony. We are on the Triumph and will be at Progreso and Cozumel. Try the Port side which is left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted June 30, 2012 #3 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I was told by a Captain on NCL that the decision is made depending on which side of the ship may need painting or other service -- and if the port allows those services to be done there. Your cabin location may be a guess at best. Also -- Port is Left -- Both words have four letters ---- Starboard is right . End of lesson !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted June 30, 2012 #4 Share Posted June 30, 2012 No real way of knowing. It's up to the Harbor Master and Captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted June 30, 2012 #5 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Cozumel is the best port for watching pier runners. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted June 30, 2012 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Cozumel is the best port for watching pier runners. :eek: Senor Frog's must be close by:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight Durban Cruising Posted June 30, 2012 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Also -- Port is Left -- Both words have four letters ---- Starboard is right . End of lesson !!! A version my dad taught us from his shipping days: We should all look forward in life, so stand on the back (stern) of the ship, and look forward to the front (bow); In the alphabet "P" comes before "S", so "P" for Port is on your left, and "S" for Starboard is on your right. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted June 30, 2012 #8 Share Posted June 30, 2012 ... and running lights on Port side are red -- (think port wine) and Starboard side is green. (Learned that in the Navy, a long, long time ago.) Same holds true on aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkz Posted June 30, 2012 #9 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Cozumel is the best port for watching pier runners. :eek: Indeed it is. The length of the pier adds to the excitement, and for some reason this port seems to have lots of late passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZBUDS Posted June 30, 2012 #10 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Port and left each has four letters. That's how I do it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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