Cruises

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What is the GRT range for a small ship?

Anywhere from 12,000 to 25,000 GRT

What is a veranda?

Balcony

Can you have more people on a cruise than can fit in the life boats?

Big Nope!

How would you describe a masted sailing ship?

A ship with long poles, masts, to hold sails and rigging.

What is a chapel?

A small building or room used for prayer with a ship chaplain for weddings, prayer services, etc.

What is the GRT range for a large ship?

41,000 to 65,000 GRT

What is a barge?

A long boat with a flat bottom that can navigate smaller waterways

What is an outside room on a cruise ship? What's another name for this term?

A room with a window - ocean view room

What is a barefoot windjammer?

A sailing experience where passengers help sail the ship

Which cruise companies offers barge cruises?

Abercrombie & Kent, European Waterways, French Country Waterways, Ltd., KD River Cruises of Europe

What are cruise companies that offer river ships?

Abercrombie & Kent, Tauck World Discovery Tours, Viking River Adventures, Avalon Waterways, AMA Waterways, Uniworld Tours

How would you describe a standard cruise ship?

All-inclusive floating resorts. 400-6,200 passengers, 12,000 - 220,000 GRT,

What are business services on a ship?

An area of a ship with private offices, conference centers, executive boardrooms, meeting rooms, fax services, internet, printers etc.

What is a super liner? What are famous examples?

Another name for a luxury steamship - Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, Normandie

What is the Cruise Director's role on a ship?

Coordinates social activities and entertainment - responsible for staff members in entertainment areas

What are the two divisions of ship staff?

Cruise staff and hotel staff

What are the cruise lines owned by the Carnival Cruise Corporation?

Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Cruises (Costa Cruciere), Princess Cruises, Holland America, Cunard Cruise Line, Seaborne Cruises

What type of gambling is available?

Casinos, mini-casinos

What is the atrium?

Central area of a ship with shops, video arcades, champagne bars, smoking lounges, libraries, computer centers, etc

What type of shopping can you find on a cruise?

Everything! It is all duty-free as well! You can also shop when you land at different locations

What is GRT? How is it calculated?

Gross Registered Tonnage - one GRT equals 100 cubic feet

What is GRT?

Gross Registered Tonnage - ships total internal volume

What is the Chief Purser's role on a ship?

In charge of banking, mail, ship-to-shore communication, general information and accommodations

What are examples of ship staff positions?

Deck stewards, cabin stewards, dining room wait staff, hostesses., cruise director

How would you describe a river ship?

Designed for sightseeing, small, with narrow beams and shallow bottoms, 22-175 people, not a lot of onboard luxuries

What types of dining are available on a ship?

Formal dining rooms, casual restaurants, poolside buffets, snack bars, ice cream parlors, 24-hour room service

When looking at deck plans, which decks are not shown?

Lower ones used only by the ship's staff and crew

Do modern day cruise ships have a defined class system?

No, all passengers can access the whole ship

Are medical facilities free on board?

No, there is usually an extra fee

Do passenger freighters have all of the amenities of a traditional ship?

No, they are without pools, floor shows, casinos, laundry, gift shops

What are the cruise lines owned by Pearl Cruises Corporation?

Norwegian Cruise Line, Pearl Cruises

What are the three categories for ship personnel?

Officers, staff, crew

What are cabins or staterooms?

Passenger accommodations on a cruise ship

What is a table assignment for dinner?

Passengers are assigned a specific table to eat their dinner for the entirety of the cruise

What type of entertainment can you find on a cruise?

Professional theatre, circus acts, trivia games, magicians, karaoke, bridge, gin rummy

What are factors that affect cabin price?

Size, Outside vs inside, Location

How would you describe a yacht-style cruise ship?

Small and intimate, 50-300 passengers, ultra-luxurious, high staff-to-client ratio

What are the different ship size names?

Small, medium, large, mega, super-mega

What is the Wine Steward's role on a ship?

Recommends and serves wine

Which cruise companies offer yacht-style ships?

Regent Seven Seas, Windstar Cruises, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, Variety Voyages

What are the cruise lines owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises?

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises

What is a two-masted sailing ship?

Schooner

In which direction do cabin numbers increase?

Increase when you move from bow to stern (forward to aft)

What is the Table Waiter's role on a ship?

Traditional server role - serves same tables during entire cruise

What is steamship travel?

Traveling from port to port quickly and comfortably - think luxury transportation rather than relaxed vacation

What is the Ship Doctor's role on a ship?

Treatment for medical issues - larger ships may have nursing assistants. Potentially a contract worker

If a ship's space ratio is more than 40, what does that mean?

Very spacious

What is space ratio? What do we use it for?

Space ratio is the GRT divided by the passenger capacity - to tell us how much space the passengers will have on board

If a ship's space ratio is between 29-40, what does that mean?

Spacious

Which is the most expensive accommodation on a cruise ship?

Suite

Which decks are usually found on a deck floor plan?

Sun Deck, Sports Deck, Main Deck, Lido Deck

What is the Chief Engineer's role on a ship?

Supervise and direct the engine room

What is the Chief Steward's role on a ship?

Supervise cabin services and cleanliness of public areas on ship

What is the Maitre d's role on a ship?

Supervises dining room

What is the Deck Steward's role on a ship?

Takes care of passengers on deck - serving drinks, setting up chairs, towel delivery

If a ship's space ratio is between 21-28, what does that mean?

The ship is average size

Which is the most expensive cabin area of the boat -forward, midship, aft?

midship

How many people can fit in a typical cruise dining room?

between 500-600

What are examples of ship officer positions?

captain, hotel manager, chief engineer, purser, office

What type of passenger books a trip in a passenger freighter?

Adventurous spirit with little demand for luxury

Which cruise companies offer passenger freighter trips?

Ivaran Lines, Freighter World Cruises Incorporated

What was the travel time for a jet to cross the Atlantic compared to an ocean liner?

Jet - 7 hours, ocean liner - seven days

What is a port lecture?

Lectures to introduce the the area before the ship comes in to port.

What is a suite on a ship?

Most expensive on board, usually equipped with private butler service, separate rooms, hot tub, refrigerator, walk-in closet, private balconies

What is the average number people per cabin?

2

What is the GRT range for a suepr-mega ship?

200,000 + GRT WOW!

What is the GRT range for a medium ship?

26,000 to 40,000 GRT

How many passengers can fit on a barge?

4-12 people

What is the GRT range for a mega ship?

66,000 to 200,000 GRT

What is the average length of a cruise?

7.1 days

Aside from numbers, how else are cabins identified?

By price category

What is a deck plan?

Floor plans for each deck

Which part of the boat do cabins have the calmest ride - on the upper decks or near the water line?

Near the water line - however, these cabins are cheaper than the upper deck

What is the most expensive cabin on a cruise ship?

Outside cabin on highest deck

What is the Captain's role on a ship?

Responsible for the entire ship, safety of passengers and all staff and crew

What advantage does the small yacht size have over larger cruise ships?

They are able to visit small ports that larger ships cannot access

How can you tell a ship's officer from the rest of the personnel? Do passengers see them often

They are usually in uniform - and have little contact with passengers

Can you dance on your cruise?

Yes! Dance rooms and possible dance classes available

Do cruises offer libraries?

Yes, but not as popular

Are cruises family friendly?

Yes, many cruises offer kid friendly activities, possibly babysitting

What is a steamboat?

A boat powered by a steam engine, commonly with a paddlewheel in the back. Shallow bottoms and high ceilings - typically used for casinos

What does passenger space mean when trying to calculate GRT?

Any space on a ship that is open to passengers - entertainment, cabins, pools, spas, etc

Should you book early or wait to get a trip on a passenger freighter?

Book early, limited spaces available

What are passenger freighters?

Cargo vessels licensed to carry 4 -60 passengers

What are three well known cruise companies?

Carnival Cruise Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Pearl Cruises Corporation

What is the Cabin Steward's role on a ship?

Cleans cabins and assists passengers with requests

What is the Assistant Waiter's role on a ship?

Clears tables and fills waters

What type of exercise and health facilities are available on a ship?

Fitness Centers with saunas, jogging tracks, exercise machines, fitness classes, possible rock walls and ice skating rinks. Health classes, acupuncture

What were the three well-defined classes and deck restrictions on steamships? Where were they located?

First class - access to all decks, Second class - access to upper decks from middle of ship to three quarters of the way back, Third class - lower decks and extreme back end

What are examples of ship crew positions? Do they ever come into contact with the passengers?

Sailors, cargo handlers, cleaners, painters, maintenance - nope

What are modular cabins? When did they become more modular?

Standard in design and don't vary much. Ships built after 1985

What are three examples of masted sailing ships?

Star Clipper Ships, Variety Voyages Cruise Line, Windstar Cruises

What water activities can you find on a cruise?

Swimming pools, slides, whirlpools, hot tubs

What negative event happened in 1958 that was important for the cruise business?

The jet aircraft started operating and it was more economical

Which is the largest deck?

The main deck

What is a beam?

The name for the widest point of a ship

How do cruises accommodate everyone for dinner in a formal dining room?

There are usually two different times for meals

What is a single supplement? (this is not in the lecture but important to know)

This is an extra fee paid by a solo traveler for cruise companies to recoup income lost by only having one person in a room

What type of bed configuration is found in a ship's cabin?

Two twin beds

What is a schooner?

two-masted sailing ship


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