CRUISE TOURISM
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The rear of the vessel.

  • Keel
  • Aft (correct)
  • Lido
  • Moor
  • A passageway or corridor.

  • Alleyway (correct)
  • Port
  • Pitch
  • Swath
  • in or toward the middle of the vessel.

  • Keel
  • Moor
  • Amidship (correct)
  • Pitch
  • In, at, or toward the rear of the vessel.

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    Water thrown back by a ship’s passage.

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    A charter without a crew.

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    The width of the ship at its widest part.

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    Compass direction, expressed in degrees, from the ship to a particular destination.

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    Audible sound of the ship’s time, one bell for each progressive half-hour to a total of eight, commencing at half-past the hours of 4,8, and 12.

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    to steer off course.

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    to hoist or raise the anchor.

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    the line on the side of the ship’s hull corresponding to the surface of the water.

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    the direction toward the wind.

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    the waves or smooth water caused by motion of a ship passing through water.

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    a vessel equipped with heavy-duty engines used for towing.

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    a ban-aid like patch placed behind the ear to prevent motion sickness discomfort.

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    small boat used to carry passengers to port when the ship cannot pull up against the dock, also may be used as a life boat.

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    small water plane area twin hull; ship design minimizing pitching and rolling.

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    an unregistered passenger; a hiding place.

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    also called cabin

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    a retractable “fin” that extends from the sides of the ship to reduce sway and rolling

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    right side of ship.

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    three lights (green on the starboard, red on the port side, white at the top of the mast) that required to be on when the ship is in motion between sunset and sunrise.

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    a movable, vertical device used for steering the ship.

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    when a ship moves to a new area for cruise service.

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    a ship’s certificate of registration issued by a country, which does not necessarily indicate any quality of service/safety.

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    a wharf or pier. Also a dock.

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    a deck area designed for walking.

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    The window

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    left side of a ship, sometimes called larboard.

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    A mark showing the maximum permitted load for ships carrying cargo.

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    the alternating rising and falling of a ship’s bow, which may occur when underway.

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    approximately 6080 feet.

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    the process of acquainting the passengers with the ship’s regulations and safety operations prior to sailing.

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    to secure a ship to a fixed place.

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    list or invoice of a ship’s passengers or cargo.

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    official daily record of a ship’s progress.

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    usually an area by a pool, generally an outdoor area.

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    the direction away from the wind.

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    a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, or about 1.15 land miles per hour.

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    a horizontal steel plate that runs along the bottom of a ship supporting the whole frame.

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    registered ship’s from carrying passengers directly between U.S. ports.

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    a rope ladder usually with wooden rungs.

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    ship or boat that has attached struts for lifting the hull clear of the water as it gains speed.

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    the outer walls of a ship.

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    the interior of the ship where cargo is stored.

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    a vehicle or craft that travels while being buoyed or supported by air pressure.

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    Audible sound of the ship’s time, one bell for each progressive half-hour to a total of eight, commencing at half-past the hours of 4,8, and 12.

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    Bed, usually attached to a wall; also a space where a ship docks.

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    the bottom of a ship from the keel to where the sides start to rise

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    A case containing a ship’s compass, with a lamp for use at night.

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    Ship’s officer in charge of sails, rigging and the like.

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    An abbreviation for boatswain.

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    the front part of the ship.

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    the captain’s work area, from where the ship is steered.

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    a two-masted vessel.

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    any of the partition walls that separate parts of the ship.

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    A ship’s side above the upper deck.

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    A warming float or maker indicating a navigable channel

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    Motor-driven spindle used for winding in cables.

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    A device used to secure cables or ropes.

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    Raised partition at the base of doorways to prevent water entering.

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    A national flag or ensign flown from the mast or sternpost.

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    A stairway, such as those between decks.

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    Containers or boxes for carrying cargo.

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    A platform high on the mast of a ship.

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    apparatus by which a ship is steered.

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    toilet facilities.

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    a cable, often of steel used to secure or tow a ship.

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    a cable, often of steel used to secure or tow a ship.

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    a hole in the ship’s bow for running cables through.

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    an opening on deck that leads to a cargo hold.

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    the upper edge of a ship’s or boat side

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    GRT

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    a measure of the cubic content of the enclosed space on a ship (a measure of size). 100 cubic feet enclosed

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    where you leave and enter the ship.

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    a ship’s kitchen.

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    the smoke stack, or chimney of the ship.

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    a ship that mainly carries cargo, but may also carry a limited number of passengers.

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    toward the bow of the vessel.

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    a measure of length approximately 6 feet, chiefly in determining the depth of water.

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    the rear or aft overhang.

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    the ship in a stable vertical position.

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    to go aboard.

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    The depth of water a ship draws.

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    Structure to which a ship attaches itself.

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    The diagram of a ship showing cabins, public areas, and so on.

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    To disembark, to get off, to go ashore.

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    a device on a ship used for hoisting lifeboats or the anchor.

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    biggest cruise ship in the world

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    Is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyagers, where the voyage itself and the ship amenities are part of the experience.

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    Are organized much like floating hotels, with a complete hospitality staff in addition to the usual ship’s crew. It is not uncommon for the most luxurious ships to have more crew and staff than passengers.

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    THE CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY

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    estimated International revenue of cruise ship industry

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    annual growth since 1980

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    YEAR- Before the dominance of Air Travel, passenger liners where the preferred mode of overseas travel.

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    YEAR- engine efficiency improved

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    YEAR- They develop passenger staterooms, public lounges, and deck space (accommodations, facilities and amenities)

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    oceangoing vessels were primarily used to get from point A to point B especially for 2nd and 3rd class passengers, where accommodations were stark contrast to those in 1st class staterooms.

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    YEAR- the most common voyages were Transatlantic crossing from New York to London.

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    YEAR- the real blow to the cruise ship industry when Boeing began selling 747’s (commercial airlines) and other aircraft worldwide.

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    as the decade came to a close, it was no longer fashionable, practical or economical to travel by boat. The age of the Jumbo Jet had arrived.

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    YEAR- the concept of the cruise was back to life.

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    speculated that the shows such in the 1970’s TV show “the Love Boat” contributed in the idea of Luxury cruise ship travel that ideas found contributed to a growing trend of cruise ship travel as a luxury than a means to travel as a necessity.

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    YEAR- marked the time when cruise ship began to change.

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    YEAR- ocean views, pools, casinos and on-board entertainment.

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    YEAR- Queen Elizabeth II (Cunard Line Limited)

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    to boost the declining market hired international celebrities to perform cabaret acts aboard the ship. Route: New York-London

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    Vacation/ entertainment experience with Las Vegas Show

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    “One-Class Cruising” Facilities and amenities are available to all passengers.

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    ROUTE OF Queen Elizabeth II (Cunard Line Limited) 1974

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    YEAR- The Love Boat

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    A television series for the resurgence in popularity of romantic cruises for singles and couples. Because of its gorgeous scenery and exotic ports of call had an impact on millions of viewers

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    YEAR- MEGA-SHIP constructed and launched

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    YEAR- Launching a fleet of Giant passenger liners-capacity, 2,000 pax

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    everything in the ship is inclusive in this year

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    YEAR- Magnificent floating hotels with casino, running tracks, spas, bars, private stateroom, basketball courts.

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    Suddenly, this year ports of call were not the main selling point of travelers. Instead, people were interested in the whole experience of just being on board.

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    Some travelers perceive cruising as WHAT?

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    The major companies in the field include:

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    SHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

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    small liners with few passengers who enjoy five-star-level accommodations.

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    above average service, food and amenities

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    involves mid-sized, older cruise ships with fewer facilities than the newest megaships.

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    SHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

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    the modern “floating resorts” complete with swimming pools, golf ranges and climbing walk.

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    rely on specialization to attract their clientele. Emphasizes one or more aspects of the cruising experience, such as cultural interaction, soft adventure, or language enrichment.

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    Cruises have three different economic features:

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    a cruise product is “perishable” because it can’t be stored if it’s not sold.

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    the product consists of a variety of components that make the cruise ship experience different for each customer.

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    the cruise ship is not one single experience but a host of elements that combine to form the cruise experience.

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    Types of Cruises

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    CRUISE- appeal to the mass market and are budget to moderately priced. (Bahamas, the Carribean, Bermuda, or Alaska as destinations.)

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    CRUISE- appeal to experienced cruisers. Pax have more money to spend, want first – class service and looking for new ports of call and destinations.

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    CRUISE- offer elegance, ultra – modern style, numerous amenities and unique itineraries – at prices that only the wealthy can afford.

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    CRUISE- wide range of specialty cruises are available, incl. whale watching, diving, barge cruises, sailing ships and exploratory voyages.

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    CRUISE DETAILS

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    There are one-day cruises to nowhere; two-, three-, four-, five-, seven-, ten-, and 14-day cruises; and around-the-world cruises that take about 90 days.

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    Cruise prices often include or offer coordinated airfare from many cities to the port of embarkation. Cruise lines also offer special add-on packages and features for stays prior to or after the cruise. Flights booked by the cruise lines for the air / sea programs may be less desirable and convenient.

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    Some ships today have all outside cabins (cabins with portholes). Other have outside and inside cabins. Inside cabins (w/ portholes) are normally less expensive. Generally, staterooms or cabins are smaller than comparable hotel rooms.

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    Some cabins accommodate only two people, others accommodate up to four. Cruise prices are normally stated “per person, double occupancy” (PPDO) and then offer a “third/fourth person” rate. For ex. A cabin is $1, 195.00 PPDO and a third / fourth person rate of $625.00 would cost a total of $3, 640.00 if four people occupy the cabin ($910 each).

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    Passenger will feel pampered as the steward efficiently clean the staterooms while pax are at breakfast or out and about. Steward turn down the beds in the evening, usually leaving a mints or chocolates on pillows. Restaurant stewards and bus persons service pax while dining.

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    Staff members who supervise the children’s and teens Medical facilities and staff Laundry services

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    Cruises usually offer variety shows, bingo, deck areas and pools, spas, games, a library, sports activities, contests, movies, lectures and more. There are lounges with entertainment and dancing areas/discos/karaoke. Movies may be available in a theater on board or through the TVs in the cabins. Tours of the galley (ship’s kitchen) and bridge (the captain’s work area) may be offered.

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    Rock climbing, ice-skating, more unique activities, and internet rooms are offered with additional charges. Meeting rooms.

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    The passenger space ratio is determined by dividing the gross registered tonnage of a ship (a measure of size) by the regular passenger capacity of the ship. Luxury ships will generally have a space ratio of at least 35 to 40 cubic feet. A standard method of comparing services of ships is to examine the ratio between the number of passengers and the number of crew. Luxury ships will often feature this ratio-such as one crew member for every one or two passengers.

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    There is no typical cruise passengers. People who take cruises come from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures. They develop a sense of “belonging”, as that particular group is together on that ship on the specific cruise. People are generally inclined to make friends on cruises.

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    WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE SHIPS (5)

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