tomk3212 Posted May 9, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 9, 2023 We're considering a 10 day cruise from Southampton around Ireland this coming September on the Star. Two of the ports are listed in the itinerary as tender ports & I was wondering how physically challenging it is to get on and get off the tender boats. We're in our early 70's & can't handle too many steps up or down. Also how high the steps are is also an issue. I was wondering if anyone has had any recent tendering experience with the Star (or her sister ship Dawn) and can give us any information in this regard. TIA!! tomk3212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted May 9, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Tenders depend on the ports. Most are not difficult to navigate. I am 75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complawyer Posted May 9, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 9, 2023 its only a few steps down from the dock to the tender, there are always tender crewmen to help you get down and up the steps. dont worry, dont fret, and enjoy the port to the fullest. we're 74 and 75 respectively, my wife has had both knee replacements, and although she's a little shakey going down the few steps, there is always someone there to help her out it should not be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted May 9, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 9, 2023 We are doing the first round Ireland there are more than 2 tender on this one. If I remember will report here. There is a live from that will be worth following for the latest information. Think it's a first for NCL so anything could happen (go wrong 🤔) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare craig01020 Posted May 9, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, insidecabin said: We are doing the first round Ireland there are more than 2 tender on this one. If I remember will report here. Thanks. I'm also booked on this cruise next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ziggyuk Posted May 9, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 9, 2023 (edited) As @insidecabin says follow this Live 11th May - 21st May 10 day around Ireland, we have 4 of 7 tender reports. It will be reported in that thread as other have already asked. Link:https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2934870-live-report-norwegian-star-may-11th-21st-2023-is-this-my-last-time-on-a-small-ship/ Edited May 9, 2023 by ziggyuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCruiser2012 Posted May 10, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 10, 2023 7 hours ago, tomk3212 said: We're considering a 10 day cruise from Southampton around Ireland this coming September on the Star. Two of the ports are listed in the itinerary as tender ports & I was wondering how physically challenging it is to get on and get off the tender boats. We're in our early 70's & can't handle too many steps up or down. Also how high the steps are is also an issue. I was wondering if anyone has had any recent tendering experience with the Star (or her sister ship Dawn) and can give us any information in this regard. TIA!! tomk3212 We were just on the Star and had several tender ports. It was not that bad. There are a few stairs up or down and then you step into the tender. You can hold on to the side or a crew member will lend you an arm. I do not remember the steps being too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomk3212 Posted May 10, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Thanks VERY much! Not to be 'nit-picking', but how many are a 'few'? 3? 4? I know it's hard to remember exactly but DW & I aren't fond of steps these days. It sucks getting old... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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