outdocking

[umiami11]

I've read some people have been on ships that have outdocked. What does this mean?

[cruiserbryce]

I dunno:confused:

[nanfromatlanta]

I've read some people have been on ships that have outdocked. What does this mean?

 

 

I believe that the reference is to ships which drop anchor offshore and then tender the passengers in. Grand Cayman and Labadee would be examples. In both, the water is not deep enough to allow the cruise ships to dock at the pier.

[cruiserbryce]

I have only heard that referred to as tendering...if thats the case I guess you learn something new everyday

[ILoveScotland]

New term for me, too. I'll be curious what answers you get.

[My2Kitties]

I thought the term out-docked referred to new ships being built and leaving the dock...to finish being worked on...but you never know...it could mean they are not tied to the dock but on gps...love to know the right anwer to this question...

[cb at sea]

Is that tendering? You mean, when a ship has to anchor away from shore, and passengers have to board a smaller boat to get to land?

It's not a big deal. Unless seas are REALLY rough, or there's a danger, the 'tenders' are large (we're not talking rowboats!) and comfortable. It's like a Ferry, but without the cars.