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Cruising

Cruising. Part 1 Standard 3 Objective 3. Facts. In 1892, Ellis Island opened as the reception center to immigrants coming to America. Cruise Lines. Carnival Cruise Lines: Largest in the industry, has “fun ships” for young, active travelers Celebrity Cruises: Caters to an older clientele

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Cruising

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  1. Cruising Part 1 Standard 3 Objective 3

  2. Facts • In 1892, Ellis Island opened as the reception center to immigrants coming to America

  3. Cruise Lines • Carnival Cruise Lines: Largest in the industry, has “fun ships” for young, active travelers • Celebrity Cruises: Caters to an older clientele • Disney Cruise Lines: For travelers of all ages • Royal Caribbean: Has large ship and lots of options • Princess Cruises: Traditional stay cruising • Norwegian Cruise Line: Free-style cruising • Holland America: Caters to an older clientele

  4. Cruises • Cruise ships have the same amenities of a resort. • They offer lodging, food service, travel, sports, and entertainment.

  5. Hair Dryers Twin to King Beds Television In-Room Safes Direct-Dial Phones 3-tiered Restaurants Retail Shops Exercise Room/Spas Ice Rink Waterslides Pizzerias Food Courts Wine/Coffee Bars Specialty Restaurants Ice Cream Parlors Video Arcades Computer Cafes Casinos Rock Walls Putting Greens What’s onboard?

  6. What is paid for? • Once onboard, is everything paid for? NO! Some additional expenses: drinks, excursions, restaurants, gambling, shopping, tips

  7. How do I pay for that? • Cashless Society • As passengers board the ship, a credit card is processed. Everything purchased on the ship will be charged to the credit card. The account is settled at the end of the cruise.

  8. Ship Layouts • Bow: Front of ship • Starboard: Right side of ship • Port: Left side of ship • Stern: Back of ship (moving towards the stern is called moving “aft”) • Top deck: Sun and sports deck • Next deck: Pool, sports and fitness areas, salons, buffet meals • Main deck: Purser’s office • Higher priced suites are on higher decks, as they have better views

  9. About a Ship • Security at sea is like security at an airport • Ship vs. Boat • A Ship is big and travels the sea lanes. A boat is relatively small and stays mostly in sheltered waters • The gangway separates the ship from the shore • Lifeboat drill must take place within 24 hours of embarkation

  10. Safety Standards • Watertight bulkheads • Fire-fighting equipment • Lifeboats • Life Jackets • Other lifesaving equipment

  11. Don’t Feel So Good? • Mal de mer is Seasickness • Shh…There is a secret to seasickness. • Green apple, soda crackers, and ginger ale

  12. Ports • Port of Embarkation – The city where a cruise begins • Port of Call – A city somewhere on a ship • Port of Debarkation – The ship’s final port

  13. Excursions • Shore Excursions: additional expenses for passengers and vary from a partial day to several days • Cruise lines work with land tour companies to provide excursions

  14. There Are All Kinds of Shore Excursions • Scuba • Snorkeling • Swimming with dolphins and stingrays • Submarine rides • Hiking • Horseback riding • Kayaking

  15. Leaving the Ship • Passengers must go through Customs and Immigration Inspections before leaving the ship

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