Nicci1 Posted April 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 16, 2015 New to cruising, going to Alaska on Volendam in Vancouver in May. Which deck do we get on to when we first get on the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packed already Posted April 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I am also going to Alaska on Volendam in May so would be interested in replies, what date do ypu sail Nicci1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted April 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Main Deck. (Forward stairwell and lifts.) First cruise? OK.... Welcome on board! When you come through the security and embarkation hall....you will be directed to the gangway. One level right through from the terminal to the ship's door, but might be a ramp up or down slightly depending on height of tide. Stephen Edited April 16, 2015 by Topsham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicci1 Posted April 17, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks Topsham, just what I needed to know. Sailing same date as you, "Packed already" (but I haven't packed yet!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted April 17, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks Topsham, just what I needed to know.Sailing same date as you, "Packed already" (but I haven't packed yet!!!) Don't wear a white tux. You might be taken for a Polar Bear! ;) Have fun. You should look through the Roll Calls for your cruise in the VOLENDAM. Might get some tips. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted April 17, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Main Deck. (Forward stairwell and lifts.) First cruise? OK.... Welcome on board! When you come through the security and embarkation hall....you will be directed to the gangway. One level right through from the terminal to the ship's door, but might be a ramp up or down slightly depending on height of tide. Stephen Good to Know, thanks :) for some reason I thought in Vancouver the gangway had us entering on the Lower Promenade deck and that we walked on to the lower promenade. But then the only non Vistas I have done in Vancouver were Ryndam and Veendam. BTW I am on the Volendam May 20th :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted April 17, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 17, 2015 BOTH!!!! Here a few photos ... google 'STATENDAM Gangway Vancouver'..... (OK same heights as VOLENDAM) showing Main Deck. Then here is photo showing a VISTA using a Lower Prom Deck. You would think.... higher. Google for: Vista gangway Vancouver Quite simple.... the height of tide range at Vancouver can be as much as 16 feet. The mid range can handle doors at Main Deck. If there is a very low tide then the gangway ramp will go to Lower Prom Deck. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted April 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 17, 2015 BOTH!!!! Here a few photos ... google 'STATENDAM Gangway Vancouver'..... (OK same heights as VOLENDAM) showing Main Deck. Then here is photo showing a VISTA using a Lower Prom Deck. You would think.... higher. Google for: Vista gangway Vancouver Quite simple.... the height of tide range at Vancouver can be as much as 16 feet. The mid range can handle doors at Main Deck. If there is a very low tide then the gangway ramp will go to Lower Prom Deck. Stephen Thanks Stephen, I thought we had entered on the Lower Prom deck once in Vnacouver :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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