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Getting Your Cruise On

Getting Your Cruise On. Touring the Caribbean. Cruising. 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

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Getting Your Cruise On

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  1. Getting Your Cruise On Touring the Caribbean

  2. Cruising • 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

  3. Cruising • Cruising in general is a large and growing industry • The Caribbean is the most popular area in the world for cruising • 70% of cruises are based on North America, with the majority of those cruising the Caribbean

  4. Onboard Amenities • Dining • Pools and hot tubs • Bars • Casinos • Spas/Fitness centres • Shops • Theatre

  5. Cruising • The three largest cruise operators are Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean International, and Star Cruises/Norwegian Cruise Lines • The largest cruise ship in the world is the Allure of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean • 1,187 ft long, Max capacity 6,360 people • Most major cruise ship have capacity of around 3-4,000 people

  6. Who Cruises • Stereotypically cruise passengers are older people • There are cruises more oriented towards • Families • Singles • Niche markets (LGBT cruises, concert cruises, etc.)

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. The downside • 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.)

  11. Work • P. 82 #15

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