NCL Tendering in Grand Cayman

[cowmingo]

My fiance and I are taking our first cruise in March of 2008 for our honeymoon. I was wondering what the tendering process on NCL is like for Grand Cayman. My sister went on Royal Caribbean and said it was hell if you didn't have a shore excursion booked. We aren't planning on booking any shore excursions so I was just wondering what I might expect. Thanks!

[Plant]

If you don't have to be the first one off there will be no problem :) . They will let those with ship exursion tickets off first. We usually wait about an hour after they call the first tender and haven't had to wait in line.

 

I think they may give out tender tickets, but I can't remember since we didn't use them.

 

Happy Honeymoon!

[cowmingo]

If you don't have to be the first one off there will be no problem :) . They will let those with ship exursion tickets off first. We usually wait about an hour after they call the first tender and haven't had to wait in line.

 

I think they may give out tender tickets, but I can't remember since we didn't use them.

 

Happy Honeymoon!

 

 

Thank you! I'm new to this whole process and while I'm excited I'm a bit overwhelmed and nervous at the same time.

[sandrews]

My husband and I took our first cruise in 2004, it was also our honeymoon. We had a great time and although it was a bit overwhelming during the planning stages (documents,payments,ect) once we actually arrived at the boat, EVERYTHING was taken care of from then on, you won't have to think about a thing! We used a travel agent, which I highly recommend and we also booked a few shore excursions too...........you should at least look into them. We absolutely love cruising and can't wait to go again in September with Princess

 

laurie

[jmo1]

I would just relax, and not get in too big of a hurry to get off the ship. The most popular excursion at GC is Stingray City sandbar, which I highly recommend. Book a private tour in advance through a company such as Captain Marvin http://www.captainmarvins.com/ instead of a ship based excursion, because the private excursions are less crowded, better quality, and lower cost.