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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

• 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

Cruises• Cruise ships have the same amenities of a

resort.

• They offer lodging, food service, travel, sports, and entertainment.

What’s onboard?

• 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 is paid for?

• Once onboard, is everything paid for?

NO! Some additional expenses:

drinks, excursions, restaurants, gambling, shopping, tips

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.

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

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

Safety Standards• Watertight bulkheads

• Fire-fighting equipment

• Lifeboats

• Life Jackets

• Other lifesaving equipment

Don’t Feel So Good?

• Mal de mer is Seasickness– Shh…There is a secret to seasickness.

• Green apple, soda crackers, and ginger ale

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

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

There Are All Kinds of Shore Excursions

• Scuba

• Snorkeling

• Swimming with dolphins and stingrays

• Submarine rides

• Hiking

• Horseback riding

• Kayaking

Leaving the Ship

• Passengers must go through Customs and Immigration Inspections before leaving the ship