1. Part 2 Standard 3 Objective 3
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.