Cruise Ship Ultimate Cruise Ship 4

Question 1

What is a 'knot' as used on a cruise ship?

Accepted Answer

A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour

Answer

A knot measures speed: one nautical mile per hour.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a ship's stabilizers?

Accepted Answer

To reduce rolling motion in rough water

Answer

Stabilizers are fins that reduce side-to-side rolling.

Question 3

What is a 'sea day' on a cruise itinerary?

Accepted Answer

A day spent sailing with no port stop

Answer

A sea day is a full day at sea without visiting a port.

Question 4

What is a 'balcony' or 'veranda' stateroom?

Accepted Answer

A cabin with a private outdoor space

Answer

A balcony stateroom has a private outdoor area open to the sea.

Question 5

What does a 'shore excursion' usually involve?

Accepted Answer

An organized activity or tour at a port of call

Answer

Shore excursions are guided tours or activities offered at ports.

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