Tendering in villefranche

[tuleia]

During our Western Mediterranean Cruise on LIBERTY OF THE SEAS this June 2014, we are scheduled to arrive at 7:00 A.M. at the tender port of Villefranche.

 

Would appreciate receiving information … and any helpful hints … about the tender procedure.

 

At what time does the tender process begin?

 

Are there 2 tender stations … one for those on a ship’s excursion … AND … another one for everyone else?

 

We are a party of 8 going on a private shore excursion and intending to meet our guide on the dock at 7:30 A.M.

 

Thanks for your help!

[John Bull]

Tendering at Villefranche is pretty straightforward.

 

There's not two tender stations, but those on ship's excursions have priority for tenders so their early excursions will be the first away.

 

I think RCI stlll have the old-fashioned system of telling independents to collect numbered tender tickets from a specified place (dining room or bar or theatre) at a specified time that morning. When a tender is available, tannoy announcements are then made telling folk with tickets for tender number 1 (or whatever) to go to the gangway.

 

If you want an early tender, can I suggest you go to the specified place at least half-an-hour before the specified time.

 

If you're not a single party - for instance if you're sharing an excursion with others on your RollCall - do make sure you all get your tender tickets at the same time, you don't want one couple to hold up the excursion.

 

7.30 in the harbour sounds a little optimistic for a 7am arrival, but your guide will be the best judge of that. And they know the tendering process.

 

JB :)

[headedout1]

I booked a private tour and met the guide in Villefranche. They recommended that we plan to start the tour 1.5 hours after ship arrival - so ship tour passengers may exit first. You will tender to the port and walk along a narrow path to a building where you will meet your guide.

[tuleia]

Thank you both for the terrific info ... really appreciate it.