Fanny be Tender

This is the Port Everglades cruise terminal in Ft. Lauderdale. The Celebrity Beyond is using its side thrusters to cast off just ahead of us.

Whenever our big ship can’t get close enough to dock somewhere, or if the weather is too dramatic, tender boats come out and get us. These tenders will spend most of the day ferrying passengers back-and-forth while we’re in port.

This particular ship-to-shore trip will be quick and fun.

I love seeing the New Amsterdam from these lower angles. Dry impressive.

Built in 2010, 900 feet long, 2,000 passengers, 900 crew, 87 thousand tons of floating ease.

We’re heading to Holland-America’s private island - Half Moon Cay - white sandy beaches lapped by calm blue waters.