THE CRUISE THE CRUISE INDUSTRY INDUSTRY
Jan 04, 2016
THE CRUISE THE CRUISE INDUSTRYINDUSTRY
What is a Cruise Ship?• a large passenger boat used for pleasure travel
• the destination and the boat are part of the travel experience
• the cruise is usually a round-trip voyage
Popular Cruise Lines• Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
• Princess Cruise Lines
• Carnival Cruise Lines • Norwegian Cruise Lines
• Holland America Cruise Lines• Disney Cruise Lines
- Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas
Cruises offer tons of services to travelers!Cruises offer tons of services to travelers!
-maiden voyage: May 2007-18 decks-4,370 passengers-154,407 gross tons
-largest class of cruise ships in the world-sister ship: Freedom of the Seas-Independence of the Seas = 2008-Genesis class (2009) even larger
Safety First!Safety First!
- right after you board, the crew goes over the rules and safety procedures of the ship (just like on an airplane)!
-passengers will be called to “muster stations” by seven blasts of a whistle
- “Lifeboat drills” will take place before the ship leaves the dock
-report to assigned station (based on room location) with life jacket (found in room)
-attendance is taken and rules are reviewed
DECK ACTIVITIES
FlowRider surfing simulatorFlowRider surfing simulator
mini golf
kiddie poolhot tub
rock climbing wall
a deck chair for “every person on board”!
main elevators
formal dining room
gym
casino
shops & cafés
ice rink
lounge
50s theme on board restaurant
piano bar
chapel
adult only area
ocean view suite
rooms of all sizes at all prices!
owner’s suite
presidential family suite
junior suite
towel art by staff on boardtowel art by staff on board
Liberty of the Seas Eastern Route
Cruising the Caribbean
http://www.oasisoftheseas.com/video.php?ship=oasis