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ATRIUM
DECK
BERTH / DOCK
DISEMBARKATION
ITINERARY
MIDSHIP
MUSTER DRILL
OBC
REPOSITIONING CRUISE
SAILAWAY
SPECIALITY RESTAURANT
STARBOARD
TRANSFER
SEA DAY
PORT
CABIN / STATEROOM
BRIDGE
The central passenger area on a cruise ship, similar
to a hotel's lobby. Here you'll usually find the reception
desk and guest services.
The floor of the ship. A deck plan will show passengers
what they can find on each floor of the ship.
The dock or quay where a cruise ship ties up to the
shore.
A one-way cruise that begins and ends in different
ports as a ship moves from one cruising region to
another.
The beginning of your cruise when the ship leaves the
port, often accompanied by a sailaway party on desk.
A restaurant onboard, which offers alternative dining to
the main restaurant. Reservations are often necessary
and dining there can be an added extra.
The right side of the ship when facing forward.
A bus or taxi ride from the airport or hotel to your
docked cruise ship.
A day where the ship stays out at sea and does not
visit a port.
The schedule of destinations and days at sea.
The midpoint of the ship.
A lifeboat safety drill where all passengers must follow
instructions and learn what to do in an emergency.
On-board credit that is available to spend however you
wish during your cruise.
The left side of the ship when facing forward. Just
remember - 'port' and 'left' both have four letters.
GUARANTEE FARE
EMBARKATION
FLY-CRUISE
FREE AT SEA
GANGWAY
GRATUITIES
A type of cruise fare where a passengers book a
specific grade of accomodation, as opposed to
choosing their cabin. If that cabin category sells out,
passengers may be given a cabin upgrade.
The process of leaving a cruise ship at the end of the
voyage.
The process of boarding a cruise ship at the start of
the voyage.
A cruise that involves getting a flight to or from
the port.
Upgrade your booking from £99 pp and add two extra
benefits to your cruise holiday. See page 4 for more
information.
Allows you access on and off the ship
A tip.
The sleeping compartment or room on a cruise ship.
Can also be referred to as a stateroom.
The navigational control centre.
The back of the ship.
AFT
JARGON GUIDE
Cruising can feel like a whole new world with a whole new language!
Below you can translate some common cruise language
Norwegian Bliss, Alaska
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