if not how do they get out of narrow ports?
2007-07-13 04:05:16 · 14 answers · asked by arigont 2 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
yes. in some cases they are required to do so in order to get out of port.
2007-07-13 04:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by scottcmu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the newer cruise ships have power pods for propulsion; usually at least four. The pods are mounted under the ship hanging down in such a manner so that they can be rotated; they swivel 180 degrees. The newer ships also have thrusters on the sides of the ship that are used to help them maneuver. So when its time to dock or pull off, or even turn around they use the rotating pods and the thruster to push away from the dock, or push up to it, and to turn the ship 180 degrees.
When cruise ship dock in Miami they come down the channel to a point which is past the terminal and make a 180 degree turn around to go back to their parking place.
2007-07-13 19:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. That's how they stop! Also, a pilot from the respective port of call comes aboard to guide the ship out of the harbor. Then the actual crew takes over the ship.
2007-07-16 01:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by Rath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cruise ships can maneuver much the same as any power boat. It's obviously more difficult (and slower going) with a large ship than with a small cabin cruiser, but it's very much possible, and ships do it all the time.
2007-07-13 17:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by JMS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they do go in reverse... In the port in New York City the front of the ship is facing the city and its great to see your ship as your driving to your port... In Miami when you return homethe ship backs in so it can pull out next time
2007-07-13 11:11:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can. When we were on a cruise they ship HAD to parallel park between the dock and another cruise ship behind us. It was pretty cool to watch...lol!
2007-07-13 12:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by ºAvilaº 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. I've been on the bridge of a ship. The captain actually uses a little "joy stick" to move the boat. It's amazing.
2007-07-13 11:38:10 · answer #7 · answered by kimmer727 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes most certainly, although most of they time the use tug boats to patrol them in and out of the docks.
And also they use the side thrusters to move the back and side of the boat.
2007-07-13 15:01:59 · answer #8 · answered by Matt B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only can they go in reverse but they also have thrusters which can allow then to go sideways, very handy in a tight portage situation.
2007-07-13 11:22:33 · answer #9 · answered by stepmiller2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes.But they are usually pulled out by tugboats for those that are unable to reverse
2007-07-13 11:09:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋