CCC Cruise Destinations & Itineraries Flashcards
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Which region is typically the focus of 'expedition cruising' itineraries?
Answer: Antarctica and the Arctic
Expedition cruising focuses on remote, wilderness destinations like Antarctica and the Arctic, using specially-built ice-class vessels.
What is the significance of the 'Inside Passage' in Alaska cruise itineraries?
Answer: A protected waterway along the southeastern Alaska coast that provides calmer sailing conditions
The Inside Passage is a coastal route sheltered by islands and fjords that offers calmer seas and stunning scenery for Alaska-bound cruise ships.
Which European river is most popular for river cruise itineraries?
Answer: Danube
The Danube is Europe's most popular river cruise route, flowing through or alongside 10 countries and connecting Vienna to Budapest and beyond.
What is 'port-intensive' used to describe in cruise marketing?
Answer: An itinerary with many port calls and few sea days
A port-intensive itinerary maximizes the number of destinations visited with minimal sea days, appealing to passengers who want to explore many places.
Which Caribbean island group is known as the 'ABC Islands' and is a popular cruise destination?
Answer: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao
The ABC Islands — Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao — are Dutch Caribbean islands located off the Venezuelan coast and are popular cruise stops.
What is a 'world cruise' typically defined as?
Answer: A single voyage lasting approximately 90–120 days that circumnavigates the globe
A world cruise is a single voyage, usually 90–120 days, that circumnavigates the globe visiting dozens of ports across multiple continents.