shore leave

Example Sentences

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Normally arrival in a new port means loading and unloading cargo, shore leave, and ordering provisions.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

An Israeli official said Ankara had submitted a preliminary request for the crew to disembark on shore leave.

From Reuters • Sep. 4, 2022

And, of course, the service members take advantage of their shore leave to explore the city’s many diversions.

From New York Times • May 28, 2022

Maersk, Hanley said, has started paying its sailors bonuses to compensate them for remaining aboard ship at all times, even in ports that allow seafarers limited shore leave.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2021

Beatrice proceeded on the arm of Lamont, who had shore leave for the occasion.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck