ATRIUM
DECK
BERTH / DOCK
DISEMBARKATION
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.
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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