Standard 4: Objective 3 Modes of Transportation Cruises
Dec 24, 2015
Standard 4: Objective 3Modes of Transportation
Cruises
Cruises
• Cruise ships have the same amenities of a resort.
• They offer lodging, food service, travel, sports, and entertainment.
Principal Cruise Lines
• Carnival Cruise Lines: Largest in the industry, has “fun ships” for young, active travelers
• Celebrity Cruises: caters to an older clientele• Disney Cruise Lines: For travelers of all ages• Royal Caribbean: Has large ship and lots of
options• Costa Crociere: Italian cruise line, dominates
the Mediterranean market
Cruising Locations
• There are many cruising locations and can be divided into ocean, sea and island cruises.
• Major cruise areas include:– Alaska– The Bahamas– The Caribbean– The Mediterranean– Mexico– Panama Canal
Ship Layouts• Bow: Front of ship• Starboard: Right side of ship• Port: Left side of ship• Stern: Back of ship (moving towards the stern is
called moving “aft”)• Top deck: Sun and sports deck• Next deck: Pool, sports and fitness areas, salons,
buffet meals• Main deck: Purser’s office• Higher priced suites are on higher decks, as they
have better views
Accommodations• Accommodations: There are a variety of
sleeping accommodations on cruise ships– Larger rooms and suites are on upper decks– Outside cabins have windows or portholes– Inside cabins on lower decks are the smallest and
least expensive
Food Service
• Food Service: Food service is offered 24 hours a day.– Meals served in dining rooms (often assigned
seating)– Buffets– Bars– Snackbars
Entertainment
• Entertainment: Most cruises offer a wide variety of entertainment– Guided Tours– Excursions – Spas– Casinos– Movie Theaters– Shopping– Games/Activities– Shows
Excursions
• Shore Excursions: additional expenses for passengers and vary from a partial day to several days
• Cruise lines work with land tour companies to provide excursions
Pricing
• Pricing: All cruises are different, appealing to many different types of travelers and budgets.
• Pricing is based on:– The ship– The season of sailing– The length of stay– Cabin location– Itinerary