CCS Cruise Destinations & Itineraries 2

Question 1

Which Caribbean island is known as the 'Spice Isle' and is a popular cruise port famous for nutmeg production?

Accepted Answer

Grenada

Answer

Grenada is nicknamed the 'Spice Isle' because it is one of the world's largest exporters of nutmeg and mace.

Question 2

The Inside Passage cruise route primarily travels along the coast of which U.S. state?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

Answer

The Inside Passage is a coastal route through southeastern Alaska, sheltered by islands from the open Pacific Ocean.

Question 3

Which Norwegian port is the traditional embarkation point for North Cape and Norwegian Fjords cruises?

Accepted Answer

Bergen

Answer

Bergen is the traditional gateway to Norway's fjords and a major embarkation port for Norwegian coastal voyages.

Question 4

A 'turnaround port' in cruise terminology refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The port where passengers embark and disembark at the start and end of a cruise

Answer

A turnaround port (also called a homeport) is where a cruise begins and ends, with one group of passengers departing and another boarding.

Question 5

The Suez Canal connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea is most commonly used by cruise ships on which type of itinerary?

Accepted Answer

World cruises and Asia-Europe transit itineraries

Answer

The Suez Canal is used by cruise ships repositioning between Europe and Asia, as well as by world cruise vessels seeking to avoid the longer route around Africa.

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CCS Cruise Destinations & Itineraries 2