We did have to tender on the Star in Juneau,the day before they tell you to go to the library to get your tender pass,go right away when they announce it,we did and got the third pass for tender 1,then you are the first off the ship,you will only have to tender if their are other ships at port,there were three so we were anchored out a bit and had to be tendered in,so if you have a early excursion be sure to get that tender ticket as soon as they announce on the PA where to go get it.