Chapter 8 - Article #3

Question 1

What key factor has made cruises more accessible to middle-class families?
a) Reduced international travel restrictions
b) Economies of scale from building megaships
c) Government subsidies for the cruise industry
d) A decline in luxury travel demand

Answer 1

b) Economies of scale from building megaships

Question 2

Which TV show helped popularize cruises in the 1970s?
a) “Gilligan’s Island”
b) “The Love Boat”
c) “Dynasty”
d) “Baywatch”

Answer 2

b) “The Love Boat”

Question 3

What is unique about Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas?
a) It has more passengers than any other ship.
b) It is powered entirely by solar energy.
c) It only operates in private ports.
d) It has fewer crew members than similar ships.

Answer 3

a) It has more passengers than any other ship.

Question 4

What operational advantage do megaships offer?
a) Multiple captains for different shifts
b) Centralized staff operations like engineering and navigation
c) Lower crew-to-passenger ratio
d) Use of renewable fuel sources

Answer 4

b) Centralized staff operations like engineering and navigation

Question 5

How do megaships achieve better environmental footprints?
a) Using electric engines
b) Sailing in smaller regions to save fuel
c) Employing cleaner fuels like liquefied natural gas and waste treatment systems
d) Relying on wind power for propulsion

Answer 5

c) Employing cleaner fuels like liquefied natural gas and waste treatment systems

Question 6

Why do cruise operators create private islands?
a) To meet environmental standards
b) To reduce port fees
c) To maximize onboard revenue from passengers
d) To offer exclusive adventures

Answer 6

c) To maximize onboard revenue from passengers

Question 7

How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the cruise industry?
a) It halted all cruise operations permanently.
b) It prompted the industry to sell older, less efficient ships.
c) It forced cruise lines to abandon the megaship model.
d) It led to higher ticket prices across the board.

Answer 7

b) It prompted the industry to sell older, less efficient ships.

Question 8

Which cost-saving measure has caused some passenger dissatisfaction?
a) Reduced onboard entertainment
b) Smaller food portions in restaurants
c) Elimination of private island stops
d) Increased ticket prices

Answer 8

b) Smaller food portions in restaurants