Chapter 6: Cruises Flashcards
The Peninsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
recognized as the inventor of cruising
When did the first America cruise ship set sail?
1867
Factors that contribute to the growth of cruising
air cruise packages, luxury,
First American cruise ship?
The Quaker City
Regional Cruises
most popular, many specialize in one area, sailing in the Mediterranean and Caribbean
Coastal Cruises
offered in Northern Europe, U.S, and Mexico (significantly smaller than average floating resort)
River Cruises
friendly and international atmosphere, often lack in size and luxury
Barges
an even smaller vessel than the river cruise ship
offer a close-knit, personal and completely informal atmosphere
Steam Boating
a concept unique to the United States, travels along the Mississippi River
Expeditions and Natural Cruises
to exotic and exciting places; passengers play a large role in every aspect of the trip, studying nature and exploring
Adventure Cruises
explores places such as Alaska and the Amazon River
Sail-Cruises
traveling under white sails, rely on sails
world cruises
generally last from 3 to 6 months, for people with the time and money to travel
crossings
implies sailing across the northern Atlantic Ocean either to or from the Americas although it can take place across any major ocean
specialty and theme cruises
relaxing and luxurious, expand knowledge
deluxe cruises
larger ships with resort like designs
captain
highest ranking position on a cruise ship
hotel manager
in charge of hotel operations on board the ship; consists of admin., staff, entertainment, food and beverage, dining room, and house-keeping
chief purser
responsible for supervising all other departments on board with the exception of deck and engine
cruise director
in charge of all on-board entertainment and activities
chief steward (director of housekeeping)
supervisor of housekeeping department
Sustainable Cruising
when at a port: travel by foot or bike, support local cultures
look into alternatives: try sailing, look into smaller cruises
Why do people travel to Hawaii?
Sporting events are held in the winter like the Pro Bowl and Hawaii has the perfect weather
Hawaii’s history of Polynesian ancestry and monarchial rule have not been forgotten
Trends in the Cruise Industry
a rapid expansion in the number of cruise ships
an increase in North American ports
expansion of the passengers within the cruise market
