Elite Traveling to a tendered port and back

[Renmar]

Would you then "Push-in" to the Non-elite tender line if you just miss an Elite tender. Like I said, they have to wait for "their" next tender :D or they can go to the back of the "mortal" line. Sounds like Traditional diners dining in the Anytime restaurant!! That is a different kettle of fish reserved for an other tread.

Theo

[caribill]

We've rarely had to wait for a return tender.

 

You haven't been to St Peter Port in Guernsey then!!!!! We had a "last tender" 1pm and departure 2pm. We arrived at the tender area from a shorex at 12.30pm and finally got a tender at 3pm!!!!! It was a really hot summer day and they did not provide any water cold towels nor shade.

 

We had plenty of water during our long wait for a tender at this port. Of course it was in the form of pouring rain. And of course, no covering over the line.

[floridalover5623]

Would you then "Push-in" to the Non-elite tender line if you just miss an Elite tender. Sounds like Traditional diners dining in the Anytime restaurant!!

A separate line would never be necessary since return tendering would only apply to maybe a dozen or two people on the ship at most.

Those super Elite would only have to show their cards (with special marking) at the head of the line & proceed to board.

Even at the high estimate the number of those qualifying Elite passengers returning at one time would never noticeably slow down the line for anyone by more than a few seats which would be far fewer than the perk to disembark for all the Elites.

[paul929207]

This could be easily done. Designate 1 Tender, they run more than 1 anyway, for (super:rolleyes:) Elite and crew (we want our crew back on board to serve us don’t we?;)) with a separate line. When there are no more Elite or crew in that line fill the Tender with the rest of us mortals. The only drawback for the Elite is that they have to wait until “their” tender returns :D.

 

 

 

Would you go for that?

 

Theo

 

If the cutoff for super elite is high enough (750 or 1000), there would be only a few boarding a tender at any given time. They would not be noticeable.

[dfdub]

I'm on a cruise in a suite,where at least 98% are "Elite" and I'm not!! I'll bet they all expect "special" treatment!! Get in line... take your turn.. be patient... be polite!!... Have a good time!

[Pamerjo]

I'm on a cruise in a suite,where at least 98% are "Elite" and I'm not!! I'll bet they all expect "special" treatment!! Get in line... take your turn.. be patient... be polite!!... Have a good time!

Exactly - We are Platinum nearing Elite status. I've seen these people who think they own the ship because they are Elite. I would never want to go ahead of someone who has been waiting longer than I have. Everyone pays for their cruise. I like the perks, but dislike the feeling of entitlement a lot of people exhibit. I don't get it.

[J&KCruisers]

If Princess allowed cutting the line on the return, there would be a riot in some ports and they would ultimately lose customers. The perk disembarking the ship is something few even see. I could only imagine in a place like Cabo San Lucas with three ships in port and crew escorting folks to the front of the line, it would be a mess. I agree with the one post, get a bar stool near the line and enjoy a drink and let the line draw down. Or get back to the tender location earlier!

 

 

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[floridalover5623]

Exactly - We are Platinum nearing Elite status. I've seen these people who think they own the ship because they are Elite. I would never want to go ahead of someone who has been waiting longer than I have. Everyone pays for their cruise. I like the perks, but dislike the feeling of entitlement a lot of people exhibit. I don't get it.

 

 

 

If Princess allowed cutting the line on the return, there would be a riot in some ports and they would ultimately lose customers. The perk disembarking the ship is something few even see. I could only imagine in a place like Cabo San Lucas with three ships in port and crew escorting folks to the front of the line, it would be a mess. I agree with the one post, get a bar stool near the line and enjoy a drink and let the line draw down. Or get back to the tender location earlier!

 

 

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When you people get to 750 or 1,000 days sailing Princess let us know how you feel then.

[pris993]

if you want priority on the return, it is simple come back early... we do it all the time, no problem. Can you imagine if all the elites waited to the last minute and wanted priority?

[Pamerjo]

When you people get to 750 or 1,000 days sailing Princess let us know how you feel then.

I will feel like someone who has enjoyed their cruises on Princess and would hope that everyone gets the same enjoyment. I will use my perks, but not lose common courtesy. I understand not everyone behaves this way, but I have seen many that do. They may have sailed many days, but they don't own the ship. Didn't mean to start an argument, it was just an observation.

[voljeep]

I'm sure 'those people" thought they were "entitled", huh?...oops

 

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[gdisney]

I will feel like someone who has enjoyed their cruises on Princess and would hope that everyone gets the same enjoyment. I will use my perks, but not lose common courtesy. I understand not everyone behaves this way, but I have seen many that do. They may have sailed many days, but they don't own the ship. Didn't mean to start an argument, it was just an observation.

 

Good response :)

[gdisney]

You haven't been to St Peter Port in Guernsey then!!!!! We had a "last tender" 1pm and departure 2pm. We arrived at the tender area from a shorex at 12.30pm and finally got a tender at 3pm!!!!! It was a really hot summer day and they did not provide any water cold towels nor shade. What was worse was that the M&G was at 3pm!!!!!

 

That sounds awful. Were they using the ship's lifeboats for tenders?

[floridalover5623]

I will feel like someone who has enjoyed their cruises on Princess and would hope that everyone gets the same enjoyment. I will use my perks, but not lose common courtesy. I understand not everyone behaves this way, but I have seen many that do. They may have sailed many days, but they don't own the ship. Didn't mean to start an argument, it was just an observation.

 

You just might change your tune when you finally reach that upper level & have accumulated those days sailing, especially if you have medical problems that would benefit you by not having to stand in line for 30 minutes.

[pcur]

.... but it might lead to riots!!

 

No "might" about it!!! VBG

 

I was thinking the same thing. Reminds of when my bff and I sailed on RCCL together. I'm Diamond Plus, and we embarked in Fort Lauderdale. We had to walk through a HUGE crowd of people waiting to just get in line to check-in, and I told my friend to NOT make eye contact, just look at the floor and walk through. If looks could kill, we both would be goners.

[casofilia]

That sounds awful. Were they using the ship's lifeboats for tenders?

It WAS!!! Basically they were using shipd tenders but also a larger local boat when it was available from other duties. The boarding area was very small.

[floridalover5623]

I was thinking the same thing. Reminds of when my bff and I sailed on RCCL together. I'm Diamond Plus, and we embarked in Fort Lauderdale. We had to walk through a HUGE crowd of people waiting to just get in line to check-in, and I told my friend to NOT make eye contact, just look at the floor and walk through. If looks could kill, we both would be goners.

Riots ! What a laugh. :D:D

We've arrived at the Ft Lauderdale terminal late one day (11:45 AM) when 300 people were standing in the hot weather & when we asked where the priority line ended the escorted us & two other couples to the door ahead of the line.

No riots there so why should it be any different for tenders?

What about the priority line at the PSD? Never a peep heard from anyone standing in line there either.

Maybe you're thinking of the infamous Crown Princess brownie riot of a few years ago or some Carnival cruise.

[neverbeenhere]

Yes, no riots are caused. Because I am a Brad Pitt look-a-like( so, that might not be the reason, it might be because of the doctor in the house) we are frequently escorted to the front of lines. No riot has yet to be created. Of course, the riot might have started after we boarded the ships or enter the venues.

[caribill]

We've rarely had to wait for a return tender.

 

Then you were not on this line with us:

 

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[floridalover5623]

It doesn't bother us a bit to get at the end of the tender line when returning to the ship from a port of call. :)

I guess these long lines don't bother everyone but it sure would be nice to look forward some day to not have to wait at the end of one.;)

 

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