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Cruising

Cruising. Part 2 Standard 3 Objective 3. 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. Caribbean.

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Cruising

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  1. Cruising Part 2 Standard 3 Objective 3

  2. 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

  3. Caribbean • Caribbean cruising accounts for more than 60% of the cruise product, and is the only cruising area that is active year-round. • Caribbean is divided into East, West, and South • Western Caribbean has Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Water Sports • Eastern Caribbean has Beaches and Shopping

  4. Panama Canal • 50 miles long • Average time to transit is 8 to 9 hours • 12,000 ships pass though yearly • 33 Ships a day

  5. Ferry Trips • Short voyages designed to transport cars, buses, passengers, and railroad cars across channels, straits, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water.

  6. Flag of Convenience • Passengers aboard a ship registered in a foreign country are subject to the laws of that country

  7. Marine Division vs. Hotel Division • The Marine Division runs and maintains the ships. The hotel division is concerned with food and beverage, housekeeping, and passenger entertainment.

  8. Cruises • Land-based jobs with cruise lines are primarily in sales and marketing.

  9. Pricing • Cabin location and size • Flight arrangements • Length of cruise • Service and amenities • Reputation of the ship • Season • Discounts available at time of booking Prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Entertainment • Entertainment: Most cruises offer a wide variety of entertainment • Guided Tours • Excursions • Spas • Casinos • Movie Theaters • Shopping • Games/Activities • Shows

  13. Cruises • Per Diem – The daily rate per person • Tips • Cabin Steward - $3.50 • Waiter - $3.50 • Cruise Director - none

  14. Food Service • Food Service: Food service is offered 24 hours a day. • Meals served in dining rooms • Often assigned seating • Buffets • Bars • Restaurants • Snacks

  15. Air-Sea Package • If an air-sea Package is purchased, and your flight is late, the ship may delay sailing to wait for their arrival, or passengers may be flown to the next port at no extra charge.

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