Cruising Part 2 Standard 3 Objective 3

Cruising Locations There are many cruising locations and can be divided into ocean, sea and island cruises. There are many cruising locations and can be divided into ocean, sea and island cruises. Major cruise areas include: Major cruise areas include: – Alaska – The Bahamas – The Caribbean – The Mediterranean – Mexico – Panama Canal

How far are we above sea level?

Caribbean  Caribbean cruising accounts for more than 60% of the cruise product, and is the only cruising area that is active year-round.  Caribbean is divided into East, West, and South  Western Caribbean has Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Water Sports  Eastern Caribbean has Beaches and Shopping

Panama Canal  50 miles long  Average time to transit is 8 to 9 hours  12,000 ships pass though yearly  33 Ships a day

Ferry Trips  Short voyages designed to transport cars, buses, passengers, and railroad cars across channels, straits, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water.

Flag of Convenience  Passengers aboard a ship registered in a foreign country are subject to the laws of that country

Marine Division vs. Hotel Division  The Marine Division runs and maintains the ships. The hotel division is concerned with food and beverage, housekeeping, and passenger entertainment.

Cruises  Land-based jobs with cruise lines are primarily in sales and marketing.

Pricing  Cabin location and size  Flight arrangements  Length of cruise  Service and amenities  Reputation of the ship  Season  Discounts available at time of booking Prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy Prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy

Is the water in the toilet fresh water or sea water? I don't know, I haven't tasted it.

Pricing  Pricing: All cruises are different, appealing to many different types of travelers and budgets.  Pricing is based on: The ship The ship The season of sailing The season of sailing The length of stay The length of stay Cabin location Cabin location Itinerary Itinerary

What do you do with the ice carvings after they've melted?

Accommodations  Accommodations: There are a variety of sleeping accommodations on cruise ships Larger rooms and suites are on upper decks Larger rooms and suites are on upper decks Outside cabins have windows or portholes Outside cabins have windows or portholes Inside cabins on lower decks are the smallest and least expensive Inside cabins on lower decks are the smallest and least expensive

Does the crew sleep on board? (No, we tow them in the life boats.)

Entertainment Entertainment: Most cruises offer a wide variety of entertainment Entertainment: Most cruises offer a wide variety of entertainment – Guided Tours – Excursions – Spas – Casinos – Movie Theaters – Shopping – Games/Activities – Shows

"Is there music in the Disco?"

Cruises  Per Diem – The daily rate per person  Tips Cabin Steward - $3.50 Cabin Steward - $3.50 Waiter - $3.50 Waiter - $3.50 Cruise Director - none Cruise Director - none

"What time is the Midnight Buffet?"

Food Service  Food Service: Food service is offered 24 hours a day. Meals served in dining rooms Meals served in dining rooms Often assigned seatingOften assigned seating Buffets Buffets Bars Bars Restaurants Restaurants Snacks Snacks

Air-Sea Package  If an air-sea Package is purchased, and your flight is late, the ship may delay sailing to wait for their arrival, or passengers may be flown to the next port at no extra charge.