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Cruising the Caribbean

Cruising the Caribbean. An Economic Force in the Region. Class Survey. How many of you have taken a cruise as a vacation? How many of you would like to take a cruise? What is appealing about a cruise vacation? What limitations exist with this type of vacation?. Cruising Definition.

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Cruising the Caribbean

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  1. Cruising the Caribbean An Economic Force in the Region

  2. Class Survey • How many of you have taken a cruise as a vacation? • How many of you would like to take a cruise? • What is appealing about a cruise vacation? • What limitations exist with this type of vacation?

  3. Cruising Definition • A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages • the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are part of the experience, as well as the different destinations along the way • transportation is not the prime purpose, as cruise ships operate mostly on routes that return passengers to their originating port

  4. Cruising the Caribbean Facts • Caribbean #1 cruise destination in world • World industry valued at over $34 billion in 2011 • Millions of cruise tourists annually. Eg. From Jan-July 2012, Bahamas welcomed 2.6 million cruise passengers alone! • In North America, cruise market dominated by: Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines • RC Oasis of the Seas is largest ship. 2700 cabins, 6300 passengers and 2100 crew! • Every year, about 13 new ships are built to serve the growing industry

  5. Ever thought of taking a cruise? Royal Caribbean Advertisement

  6. Why do you think cruises are so popular? • Take 5 – In your group, identify as many reasons as possible that can explain why cruising is so popular. • To get started, try to finish this sentence… Cruises are appealing to many people because… • Record answers in your notebook

  7. Why cruise? • Affordable • Only unpack once • Many length options (2-90+ days) • Many ports of call = many places on one trip • Floating resort, all amenities • No planning • Port tours • Specialty cruises now available

  8. The Passenger • Used to be for wealthy 50+ but this has been changing • Specialty cruises target specific demographics • Family - Disney Cruise Lines • Carnival – Younger passengers • 50+ luxury travel, small ships • Singles-only • And so on…

  9. Leaving from…. • Most ships leave from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale • Most cruises return to the same port they left from, though some are one way • Ex: cruising from Miami to San Diego via the Panama canal

  10. Ports of Call • Cruise ships will stop for a period of time – less than a day – at destinations • These places are called Ports of Call • The port of call must be equipped to handle the massive cruise ships • Passengers disembark and can engage in various tourist activities on shore

  11. Ports of Call • The busiest port of call is The Bahamas • This is because its short distance from Florida is very convenient for both short and long cruises • Other popular popular ports of call are the US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, the Cayman Islands, and Jamaica

  12. Oasis of the Sea • Oasis of the Seas: World’s Largest Cruise Ship • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyn0QNCLC3w&list=PL9oNoOc2PqteTyL9nUXRxfn7ObfqkJIyH&index=30

  13. The downside of Cruising • Cruise ships generate a lot of waste that can result in discharges (sewage) to the marine environment • They also emit air pollutants • Cruise ship waste has the potential to threaten human health and damage aquatic life • The growth of the cruise ship industry has had a negative impact on the hotel industry in the Caribbean, as well as other businesses (restaurants, etc.) • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl5xYm-0hvo

  14. Cruise Ship Regulations List 5 environmental regulations that Cruise ships need to follow • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjHLORUdpRk

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