Cruise Ship Ultimate Cruise Ship 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is gangway on a cruise ship?
- The ramp or passage used to board and exit the ship (Correct answer)
- A type of cabin
- A dining room
- The anchor mechanism
Correct answer: The ramp or passage used to board and exit the ship
The gangway is the bridge passengers use to embark and disembark.
Question 2: What is a cruise 'tender'?
- A small boat that ferries passengers to shore when docking isn't possible (Correct answer)
- A type of dessert
- The ship's mooring rope
- A crew uniform
Correct answer: A small boat that ferries passengers to shore when docking isn't possible
Tenders shuttle passengers to port when the ship anchors offshore.
Question 3: What does the term 'aft' mean?
- Toward the rear of the ship (Correct answer)
- Toward the front
- The left side
- The upper decks
Correct answer: Toward the rear of the ship
Aft refers to the area toward the stern, or back, of the ship.
Question 4: What is typically NOT included in a standard cruise fare?
- Shore excursions and alcoholic drinks (Correct answer)
- Main dining room meals
- Accommodation
- Onboard entertainment shows
Correct answer: Shore excursions and alcoholic drinks
Excursions and alcohol usually cost extra beyond the base fare.
Question 5: What is a 'cabin steward' responsible for?
- Cleaning and servicing your stateroom (Correct answer)
- Steering the ship
- Cooking in the galley
- Running the casino
Correct answer: Cleaning and servicing your stateroom
The cabin steward maintains and cleans passenger staterooms.
Question 6: What does 'embarkation day' mean?
- The day you board the ship to begin the cruise (Correct answer)
- The final day of the cruise
- A day spent entirely at sea
- The day the ship refuels
Correct answer: The day you board the ship to begin the cruise
Embarkation day is when passengers board to start their voyage.
Question 7: Which deck location generally experiences the least motion?
- Lower and midship cabins (Correct answer)
- Top deck forward cabins
- Aft cabins on the highest deck
- Cabins at the very bow
Correct answer: Lower and midship cabins
Low and central cabins feel the least movement in rough seas.
Cruise Ship Ultimate Cruise Ship 3
What is gangway on a cruise ship?