CH. 5

A "caviar and champagne" cruise often has a slogan similar to ________. "No matter what you want, the company will get it for you." "Let the sea set you free." "To those who can dream, there is no such place as far away." "We really care about you and make an extra effort not an excuse."

"No matter what you want, the company will get it for you."

According to the Cruise Lines International Associates (CLIA), the average cruise passenger is married, has no children in the household, and has an average income of _____________ per year. $35,000 $90,000 $65,000 $150,000

$90,000

This popular cruise is only offered during the summer months (May to September) with the peak season being in June, July, and August. Caribbean cruise Mediterranean cruise Hawaiian cruise Alaskan cruise

Alaskan cruise

This type of cruise ship is even smaller than a river cruise ship and can only sail between April to November, when the weather permits. Sail-cruise Crossings Barge Steam boat

Barge

Much like a regular hotel, a cruise ship is staffed with a hotel manager, chief purser, and chief steward. Which of the positions below would NOT be found in a hotel? Head of security and loss prevention Captain Executive housekeeper Food and beverage manager

Captain

The most successful of the modern cruise lines is _________, accounting for about 20 percent of sales and targeting adults between the ages of 25 and 54. White Star Disney Carnival Norwegian

Carnival

The Royal Caribbean Cruise line offers two brands, Royal Caribbean International and _____________. Celebrity Cruises Princess Cruises Star Cruises Limited Cunard Cruise Line

Celebrity Cruises

This position has extensive hotel experience, and is responsible for supervising all other departments onboard the cruise ship with the exception of the deck staff and engine. Food and beverage manager Cruise director Chief steward Chief purser

Chief purser

As a result of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, more than 700 passengers lost their lives and as a result, this realization was made. Steam power would result in more injuries in the event of a crash. Increased safety regulations and sufficient lifeboats were needed. Travel agencies needed to sell fewer low level berths. Better training was needed for the captain.

Increased safety regulations and sufficient lifeboats were needed.

The mass market generally includes people with incomes in the ranges of $30,000 -$60,000 and includes plenty of activities and lots of food. Some of the most popular mass-market cruise lines are Disney, Princess, Carnival, and _________________. Holland America Windstar Cunard Norwegian

Norwegian

This type of cruise is unique to the United States and travels down the Mississippi River, allowing passengers to experience American folklore while sampling "real" American food. Steamboat Barge Regional Coastal

Steamboat

Which company is recognized as the inventor of cruising? White Star Disney The Peninsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Company Royal Caribbean

The Peninsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Company

This person is in charge of navigation and has officers reporting to them. Captain Quartermaster The staff captain Officer of the watch

The staff captain

One of the most famous cruise ships of all time is the __________, which is one of three ships that White Star launched to compete against Cunard. Britannic Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Olympic Titanic

Titanic

These cruises can last from three to six months and are often considered the travel experience of a lifetime. Coastal Steam boat World Semester at sea

World

The captain is responsible for making all executive decisions on the ship, and most captains possess all of the following EXCEPT ___________. a diploma from a maritime training school a captain's license all required certifications from a maritime government body a degree in travel and tourism

a degree in travel and tourism

Star Cruises, Limited is currently employing the __________ concept where passengers can dress how they wish and can eat when and where they like. a la carte freestyle cruising adventure over 18 only

freestyle cruising

These cruisers may spend three, four, or five months aboard different cruise ships each year. They are referred to as __________. perpetual cruisers temporary employees world cruisers cruise critics

perpetual cruisers

A __________ cruise is usually designed for the elderly, who may have the leisure time and money needed for a cruise of this nature. perpetual world river Caribbean

world