Your Personal Tender Experience
The tender is something else that you probably look forward to because of the way you imagine it. There are some instances in which the cruise ship that you’re on is so large that it cannot dock at a port. In this case, smaller boats that are attached to the ship are used to transport the passengers to and from shore. This is known as a tender. When you hear about smaller boats, you probably start to imagine the experience in your own little boat.
The Real Tender Experience
The boats used are not meant to be flashy, luxurious, and fast. They are meant to be a safe way of transportation that doubles as an emergency evacuation method. Therefore, they are large, sturdy boats that are meant to hold up to various conditions. The size means that you’re not alone on one. In fact, one of these boats holds up to 40 persons. This can make for an awkward staring session as you travel in silence with people you’ve never met.