Cruise Chapter 1 & 2
When is hurricane season in the Caribbeans?
June-November
Under what law must a safety drill must take place within 24 hrs of sailing?
Maritime law
RMS
Royal Mail steamer
Where are the 4 primary embarkation ports located in North America?
miami ft lauderdale los angeles san juan
What are some amenities of the ship?
miniature gold shuffleboard ping pong inline skating ice skating rock climbing walls repelling walls bowling
MV
motor vessels
MS
motorship
crew
behind the scenes workers: chefs, cooks, foo preparers, cabin stewards
carnival corporation
carnival cruise lines princess cruise lines holland america lines seaboard cruises Cunard cruise line costa cruises
Benefits of Cruising for Convenience
pack and unpack one no border crossing lines your hotel moves with you
staff
crew that are frontline working with passengers entertainment staff
ocean liner
dedicated ocean liners do line voyages and typically transport passengers from one point to another, rather than round trips
Types of Staterooms
interior, ocean view, balcony, suit
Sea pass
issued at embarkation used for all charges on board the ship room key used to embark and disembark at the ports of call
What are deck parties?
late evening about 10 pm live band, dancing, and other activities buffet for all to enjoy cruise director and staff will be there to host the party and sometimes other officers to attend
officers
managers,supervisors,purser, cruise director, medical staff, internet managers
What's on board for entertainment?
professional shows variety of lounges/music shopping programs movies casino/bingo art programs
Norwegian cruise line
regent seven seas oceania cruises
What's Included?
room meals most entertainment transfer ship to shore buffets some beverages las Vegas style shows children programs fitness facilities 24 hr room service beach towels provided stateroom service movies entrance to lounges
RCCL
royal Caribbean celebrity cruise line azamara club cruises
When does embarkation begin?
several hours before the ship sails ex: check in at 1pm and sail at 5pm
Cruise lines are a dual character, what type of parties are they?
transportation business and leisure entertainment business
Benefits of Cruising
value for the dollar variety shopping in different ports convenience gourmet food
Other benefits of Cruising
weather new friends predictable costs fresh air amenities on=board entertainment variety of ship activities
Within how many hours must a safety drill take place?
within 24 hours of sailing
smokestacks/funnels
you can identify ships of a particular line by the style of the smokestack/funnel
What is the suggested tipping amount?
$12-$13.50
SS
Steamship
Dining Options
"assigned" in the formal dining room. Guest requests either early or late seating (6pm/8pm) Guests are assigned a table and they sit at that table each evening and have the same server each night "Anytime" (no set time) Eat when you want from pm-9;30pm. Similar to a restaurant where you may have to wait to e seated . Different server each meal. You will be asked if you are willing to sit with other people at your table
What food & beverages that are included?
Food: main dining rooms buffets pizza and sanwiches 4pm snacks/tea service room service late night snack Beverages: breakfast will include: coffee, tea, juice, milk Lunch & dinner will include: coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade
cruse line
a company that operates cruise ships
cruise ship
a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself wand the ships amenities are part of the experience
What's Not Included
shore excursions spa & massage specialty restaurants liquor soda casino bingo tipping
