Module 4 - Cruise Experience

Question 1

Covering multiple destinations grouped together by a cruise line.

Answer 1

Itinerary

Question 2

Which are the port of call scheduled to be visited by a cruise ship;

Answer 2

Destination

Question 3

Tour itineraries typically include information such as:

Answer 3

• Dates and times
• Destination / stops
• Activities and events
• Accommodations and transportation

Question 4

Many people choose vacation destinations based on activities and attractions. When choosing the perfect cruise itinerary, however, passengers not only need to consider the destination, but also which cruise line to take, when they plan to cruise and how long the ship will be docked at various ports of call-in order to adequately prepare for a wonderful getaway.

Answer 4

Planning a Cruise Itinerary

Question 5

The first decision to make when choosing the perfect cruise itinerary is which ship to set sail on. Different cruise lines have very distinctive personalities, and passengers should try to match their vacation expectations with the line they choose.

Answer 5

Choosing the Cruise Ship

Question 6

Family-friendly, active, and energetic with excellent children’s activities in a Vegas-like setting.

Answer 6

Carnival Cruise Line

Question 7

Superior sporting facilities onboard in a family oriented atmosphere

Answer 7

Royal Carribean

Question 8

A laid-back yet sophisticated line emphasizing the traditional cruise experience.

Answer 8

Holland America Line

Question 9

A blend of refinement and culture while still offering fun and exciting activities. frenetic atmosphere

Answer 9

Celebrity Cruises

Question 10

Glamour that appeals to a sophisticated crowd with plenty fun and excitement blended in traditional cruise experience.

Answer 10

Princess Cruises

Question 11

A specialized modern line themed around Disney memorabilia with exquisite children’s activities and adult flair.

Answer 11

Disney Cruise Line

Question 12

Fun and festive with an emphasis on Italian heritage for both dining and entertainment.

Answer 12

Costa Cruises

Question 13

Life at sea for ordinary sailors was difficult. Living conditions were cramped, the work was hard and at times tedious, disobedience was met with swift and harsh punishment and the risk of death from disease or misadventure was high.

Answer 13

What was life like on board a ship?

Question 14

Life at sea during the age of sail was filled with hardship. Sailors had to accept cramped conditions, disease, poor food and pay, and bad weather.

Answer 14

Life at sea in the age of sail

Question 15

A seaman’s life was hard, and he had to be tough to survive, so the ship’s officers kept strict discipline on board. In this way they hoped to keep morale high and prevent mutiny.

Answer 15

Why were punishments so harsh at sea?

Question 16

The main rations were salt beef or pork, cheese, fish, ale and some form of ship’s biscuit. The quality of food deteriorated because of storage problems, lack of ventilation, and poor drainage. It was also affected by the presence of rats and other vermin on board.

Answer 16

What food was there on board a ship?

Question 17

Typical jobs on board included cook, parson, surgeon, master gunner, boatswain (in charge of the sails), carpenter and quartermaster. Other members of the crew would, of course, carry out all the duties, including keeping watch, handling sails, and cleaning decks.

Answer 17

What jobs were there onboard?

Question 18

It was not always possible to fill ships’ crews with volunteers, especially in wartime, so the law allowed gangs to seize men and force them to join a ship. Pressing peaked in the 18th century but it was still going on as late as 1850.

Answer 18

Who were the press gangs?