Tender Tickets for Grand Cayman

[ilovetotravel1977]

When we visit GC on April 16th, are we able to pick up a tender ticket the day before for our private excursion? If so, when do they usually post them on the ship for reserving?

 

Our pick up time is 8:45am and we dock at 8am.

[cesaravelez]

They not using tickets any more, you just go down to the exit and stand on line to jump in to the tender

[ilovetotravel1977]

Do you remember if it took a long time to get ashore? What time should we start to line up if we want to be one of the first boats to go?

[saxgirl84]

I'm not sure which ship you'll be on, but last week on the Epic, they DID have tender tickets, you could reserve your tickets starting day one, there was a section on the TV in your cabin, I had an excursion through the ship, so I didn't need to reserve one, but it was an option beginning at 8am.

[Aaly]

I read in a different post that said you reserve your tender on the tv. I leave this Sunday and we stop at GC in exactly one week. I can report back for you!

 

 

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[ilovetotravel1977]

We are sailing the Epic as well.

 

That would be great if you could report back! I just don't want to miss our excursion!

[ilovetotravel1977]

If you could also report how organized it is, meaning, if we have ticket #1, let's say...do they call out "Tender #1 tickets!" and we march past everyone and go to the front of the line? Or if there is a separate line for "advance ticket holders" type of thing...

 

And I assume it is first come-first served for the tenders going back to the ship?

[cesaravelez]

Aaly

 

When you have an excursion booked,on the ticket for your excursions you will find a meeting time and location and tender departing time,after everyone meet , everyone will depart on the same tender just on time before your excursions. NCL is very good when arranging all this ;-) have fun

[ilovetotravel1977]

We booked a private excursion, not through NCL.

[cesaravelez]

Hi guys

 

I allways get up a few hours before getting to a complete stop and enjoy breakfast and then go and stand on line,it can get busy sometimes :-)

[cesaravelez]

You dont wait long,it goes pretty fast,once a tender leaves,another one is lined for you to get on board

[Aaly]

I also booked my excursion outside of NCL so I will not be getting their tender pass, hence why I have to do it myself. Also if you look at the current dailies, I just noticed that they ask you to sign up for your tenders a day before GC if you haven't already. So if you're like the many people who save $$ and book excursions on your own, you must sign up for your tender.

 

 

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[cesaravelez]

Remember

 

If you have an excursion booked with NCL YOU DONT HAVE TO STAND ON LINE,you go to the excursions meeting place at the time posted on your excursion ticket.is usually in the theater.

[cesaravelez]

Aali hi

 

What excursion did you booked? been to the island but never done anything other then the beach,really looking forward to explore the island when i go now on March 29th On The Epic,any suggestions?

[cesaravelez]

Back then when their were using tender tickets,you get them in the morning by the mail pool and yes,they use to have group numbers and they're will call group numbers to go down and step in to the tender.

[cesaravelez]

Saxgirl84 hi

 

Am sorry,i have travel 7 times with NCL and the last 3 times they didn't use tenders tickets.never been on the Epic am booked on March 29th i dont have any idea how they work on board, thank you so much for that tip.any pics or other suggestions will help me or other first timers on our upcoming cruise on the Epic.

Thanks :-)

[cesaravelez]

Ilovetotravel1977 Hi

 

It goes smoothly, the times that i have been on board and use tender tickets,they use to have tickets numbers and they call out by numbers

[Budget Queen]

there can be long lines for tenders, no way to predict. So, anyone with needing to get there early is well advised to reserve for the first available tender in advance- if possible- THEN, be up and in the access area at least 30 minutes prior to the posted time.

 

I've been going to Cayman for years, including 4 times last year.

[janpo]

On the sky last week no tender tickets unless you went after 10 am.

[ilovetotravel1977]

We are going with Acquarius Sea Tours to do the Sting rays, snorkel and Starfish Point Beach for $50US PP...they take all of the photos in the water, which are included in your cost.

[cesaravelez]

Ilovetotravel1977

 

Very nice and cheap,how long is it for?

[ilovetotravel1977]

3.5 hours - approximately 45 minutes at Sting rays, 45 minutes at snorkel site, 15 minutes at Starfish Point Beach.

 

And they feed you pizza and drinks!

[cesaravelez]

Awesome!!! You have they're link?

[ilovetotravel1977]

http://acquarius.ky/

[cesaravelez]

Thank you Ilovetotravel1977 :-)