Unit 8: Cruise Ships and Resorts
port
A location along the coast with a harbor for ships is known as which of the following? (aft/ stern/ lido/ port)
at the elevators
Maps of the cruise ship decks and areas can often be found where? (in room closets/ at the elevators/ at the bottom of the pool/ maps are generally not available onboard)
captive
Resorts and cruise ships often have what type of guest? (captive/ infirm/ belligerent/ tired)
true
T/F Cruise directors typically are responsible for managing all hospitality related areas on board, including the entertainment aspects.
true
T/F Forecasting can help resorts plan for the types and open spots of recreation options offered.
false
T/F Most cruise ship staff is made up of individuals from North America.
true
T/F Most cruise ships operate under a flag of convenience.
true
T/F The back of the ship is called the stern.
true
T/F The historical development of resorts happened as individuals gained the ability to travel to the seaside or mountains more easily and a growing numbers of people had the financial means to visit these locations.
bow
The front of a cruise ship is known as which of the following? (aft/ stern/ bow/ port)
they are built to cross the ocean
What is true about ocean liners? (they are typically smaller than cruise ships/ they have less storage on board than cruise ships/ they are built to cross the ocean/ all)
Panama
Which of the following is a country that cruise ships commonly sail under the flag of? (United States/ Canada/ Panama/ South Africa)
suite
Which type of cruise ship cabin is typically the most expensive? (inside cabin/ suite/ balcony cabin/ ocean-view cabin)
all-inclusive resort
Which type of resort includes the price of lodging, food, entertainment, and activities for one price? (destination resort/ resort community/ all-inclusive resort/ recreation resort)
cruise director
Who is typically responsible for managing all hospitality related areas on board a cruise ship, including the entertainment and lodging aspects? (purser/ captain/ hospital administrator/ cruise director)
port
a location along the coast with a harbor for ships to enter
cruise ship
a passenger ship that is used for pleasure, where the voyage and the experiences on the ship are as important as the desitination
recreation resorts
focus on a particular type of recreation or leisure experience
resorts
hotels that incorporate specialized services in a location designed for rest and relaxation
resort towns
locations that draw in guests for the natural areas around it and which are made up of multiple hospitality businesses
cruise directors
responsible for managing all hospitality-related areas on board, including entertainment and lodging considerations
destination resorts
sites where the resort itself is the draw rather than the outside location
stern
the back of the ship
bow
the pointy, front end of the ship
flag of convenience
the practice of ships sailing from countries with fewer regualtions
starboard side
the right side of the ship when facing the front of the ship
purser
typically handles general administration details, including the currency exchange rates and guest fees and charge on board
ocean liners
typically transport individuals from one destination to another, but only one way rather than returning them to their original location. They tend to be larger than cruise ships, with greater storage for food and other items, and they are built to endure storms and other severe conditions related to trans-oceanic travel
port side
when facing the front end of the ship, this is the side to your left
