Cruise Ship General 3

Question 1

What does 'all aboard' time mean at a port of call?

Accepted Answer

The latest time passengers must return to the ship before it departs

Answer

All aboard is the deadline to be back on the ship, usually 30 minutes before sailing.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a cruise ship's stabilizers?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the rolling motion of the ship in waves

Answer

Stabilizers are fins that extend from the hull to dampen side-to-side rolling.

Question 3

What is 'gratuity' or 'service charge' on a cruise?

Accepted Answer

A tip charged for crew service, often added automatically per day

Answer

Cruise lines commonly add a daily gratuity to cover tips for dining and cabin staff.

Question 4

What is the 'bow' of a cruise ship?

Accepted Answer

The front of the ship

Answer

The bow is the forward-most part of a vessel.

Question 5

What is an 'inside cabin' on a cruise ship?

Accepted Answer

A stateroom with no window or balcony

Answer

Inside cabins are interior rooms without an ocean view, typically the least expensive.

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