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  1. Cruise Ship Jargon

    RMS: Royal Mail Ship (sometimes Steam-ship or Steamer), usually seen in its abbreviated form RMS, is the ship prefix used for seagoing vessels that carry mail under contract to the British Royal Mail. The designation dates back to 1840. SHIP: When you cruise, you are on a cruise ship, not a boat.

  2. 145 Cruise Ship Terms And Meanings

    Knots: Knots are a unit of speed used by ships and are short for nautical miles per hour. One knot is equivalent to 1.15 land miles per hour. Cruise ships have cruising speeds of around 22 knots.. Provisions: Refers to supplies needed on the ship Lock: A device used to raise and lower ships between stretches of water at different levels. Zodiacs: Small inflatable boats used for water bases ...

  3. The Ultimate Cruise Lingo Glossary

    The bridge. The bridge is the navigational hub of the ship. 6. Captain. The person in command of the ship. 7. Cruise Director. Think Julie McCoy :-). Your cruise director, among other duties, will act as Emcee, heading up most major entertainment events on the ship.

  4. Glossary of cruise lingo

    Cruise glossary: Terms to help first-time cruise passengers navigate the lingo of the cruise world. Speak to a travel consultant 1-877-322-3773 (or plan my cruise) Sign In . home; Chatbot Tips; ... A hosted cruise, chiefly offered on certain sailings by luxury cruise ships, offers a personable expert who serves as a an onboard host and on-shore ...

  5. Understanding Cruise Words and Lingo To Chat Like a Cruiser

    Luxury Ships: High-end cruise ships offer unparalleled service, amenities, and accommodations, catering to discerning travelers with refined tastes. Theme Cruise Ships : Specialized ships catering to specific interests or themes, such as culinary cruises, music-themed cruises, or wellness retreats, offering tailored experiences for enthusiasts.

  6. Cruise Lingo: 65 Common Cruise Terms and What They Mean

    4. Deck. A cruise ship deck is essentially the same as a level or floor in a hotel or other building. Decks are usually identified by a number or name and are accessible by stairs and/or an elevator. 5. Lido Deck. The Lido Deck is the deck of the cruise ship where the pool and other outdoor activities are located.

  7. A Cruise Glossary: Cruise Lingo You Should Know

    Terms you should know when booking a cruise. All-inclusive: a policy where all food, drinks, and entertainment are included in your cruise fare. Luxury cruise lines tend to be far more all-inclusive than mainstream cruise lines. Some luxury lines include airfare, shore excursions, and gratuities as part of the fare.

  8. Cruise Lingo: A Guide to Ship Terminology and Onboard Essentials

    Cruise lingo includes terms such as aft, air/sea, alternative dining, and atrium. Ship features include berth, bow, bridge, deck plan, and dry dock. ... Pair your swimwear with a statement handbag that can hold all your essentials while adding a pop of color or a touch of luxury. Opt for a chic straw tote or a metallic clutch to complete your ...

  9. Essential Guide to over 110 Cruise Ship Terms to Know

    The word "lido" came from the Italian word for beach. So the Lido Deck cruise ship term refers to the deck onboard with the pool and bars. This deck is usually where a lot of the pool programming happens, a sail away party, etc. ... For example, Scenic Luxury Cruises has 16 ships in its fleet. Christening. A cruise ship christening is a ...

  10. What is the Difference Between a Mainstream, Premium, Luxury, and Ultra

    Luxury cruise lines emphasize elegance in their design and décor, as well as in their spaciousness and service - often with nearly as many crew members onboard as there are passengers. Luxury lines tend to utilize smaller ships, typically accommodating only a few hundred passengers per voyage. This smaller scale allows for a more intimate and ...

  11. 7 Luxury Cruising Trends That'll Be Huge in 2025

    Windstar Cruises celebrates its 10th year as the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation in 2025 with five chef-hosted journeys, each leaning into onboard cooking classes, shoreside market tours, and chef-hosted dinners in sweet spots including Portugal and Spain, Copenhagen and Stockholm, and Venice and Athens.

  12. What does it mean to cruise on a luxury line?: Travel Weekly

    Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours began sailing luxury expeditions in 2019, and high-end hotel brands have jumped in, as well: Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is already at sea, and Four Seasons and ...

  13. Important cruise lingo you need to know

    A windward side of a ship is the side that is exposed to the wind. Wake: The wake of a cruise ship is the water that is moved as the ship sails. It is caused by the ship's hull and propellers moving through the water. The wake can be quite large and powerful, and it can travel for several miles behind the ship.

  14. Ocean Lingo: Glossary of Cruise Terms

    Planning Your Cruise. Crossing: A voyage across the water - in other words, a cruise is a crossing. For example, if you take a cruise to Europe, you can depart from New York and cross to ports of call, including Northern Ireland. Departure port/embarkation port: Both of these terms refer to the port or location where your cruise begins and ...

  15. 62 Terms About Cruises Every Cruise Traveler Needs to Know

    These spaces are off limits to passengers. Boat. A small vessel. You should not call the cruise ship "the boat.". The old adage is: "A boat is what you get into when a ship is sinking.". Bow. The front end of the ship. It is narrower than the main body of the ship. Bridge.

  16. 21 Best Luxury Cruise Lines In The World (2024)

    The Mareel Spa - the best luxury cruise lines. 2. Paul Gauguin Cruises. The Paul Gauguin Line demurely places its flagship - the titular Paul Gauguin - as the background for its destination. It believes that the real draw of cruising with this luxury cruise ship is the French Polynesian islands.

  17. Cruise Ship Vocabulary

    Mainstream Vessel: A mainstream ship is the most common type, a floating resort marketed to the majority of cruise passengers. Most cruise lines fall into this category, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney, and Norwegian. These ships include casinos, spas, children's areas, restaurants, pools, shopping areas, lounges, and other standard ...

  18. A to Z Cruise Glossary 300 terms

    Noble Caledonia River Cruises. Noble Caledonia is a small luxury cruise line who specialises in worldwide, small ship cruising, including river cruises, and escorted tours. Norovirus. Norovirus is a stomach flu that is easily spread. This spreads on land as well as ships. However seems more reported at sea, due to the reporting procedures of ...

  19. Cruise Ship Phrases and Vocabulary

    This type of ship can accommodate between 850 and 3,500 passengers. Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian are mainstream cruise ships. Luxury Cruise Ship. The luxury ship may be large or small and often caters to longer cruises and exotic ports. Luxury lines include Cunard, Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas, and Silversea.

  20. Glossary of Cruise Industry Terms

    The cruise industry is averaging a 2.5 passenger-crew ratio, with luxury cruises having lower ratios and higher costs for the additional attention and service. Passenger/space ratio - Refers to a ships square footage of passenger space divided by the number of passengers; i.e. passengers divided by a rough estimate of total space in a ship's ...

  21. These Are the Best Luxury River Cruises to Take in 2024

    Riverside Luxury Cruises: Holland at the Heart of Tulip Blossom. Riverside stands out for boasting all suite categories of rooms and having the highest crew-to-guest ratio of any cruise line. Guests each get a personal butler, too. While all Riverside options are stunning, the launch of a new ship, the Riverside Debussy in Spring 2024, makes ...

  22. Create stories for life on an ultra-luxury river cruise

    To book your ultra-luxury river cruise and take advantage of our best available offers, please call 1 866-894-9482, visit scenic.ca/offers or Contact your Travel Professional today.

  23. Breaking News English

    The luxury cruise isn't [cheaper / cheap] . The 930 passengers have paid a minimum of $81,000 each to sail [around / about] the world. Even at this price, all tickets have been [selling / sold] . Guests will be able to live in [luxury / luxurious] while on the [high / low] seas.

  24. Uniworld launches first-ever women-only river cruise

    Mainly catering toward older children and adults, the luxury river cruise brand announced its 2025 lineup on this week, including the new offering, called the "Women-Only Cruise."

  25. Stranded cruise ship passengers bid bitter-sweet farewell to Belfast

    A luxury round-the-world cruise ship beset with technical delays and docked in rainy Belfast since May is finally set to depart, prompting mixed emotions among its passengers.

  26. 'Doctor Odyssey' Sea-Emergency Recap: Pilot

    ABC's new Ryan Murphy procedural, 'Doctor Odyssey,' stars Joshua Jackson as a doctor saving lives on a luxury cruise ship. We're tracking every emergency from shrimp OD to penile fracture.

  27. Highlights From the Arraignment of Eric Adams on Bribery and Fraud

    The New York City mayor pleaded not guilty to all five counts and was released on his own recognizance. Investigators seized the phones of Ingrid Lewis-Martin, his chief adviser.