Water Transport

Water Transport

Reached its peak in the 1800s and early 1900s

In the early 1900’s, ocean liners were expensive and only the wealthy can afford to travel first class.

A vast majority of the travelers who cannot afford first class travel were in the steerage class. Steerage refers to the lowest decks of a ship, which offers the most basic amenities.

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A cruise is a stress-free and hassle-free vacation. It takes away trivial matters like driving, packing and unpacking the luggage which can contribute to stress.

Cruising produces appreciation of the environment and various cultures amongst the passengers.

The experience also provides status quo for vacationers

Cruises offer activities whether inside and outside the ships (Ports)

Facilitates socialization and networking.

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A cruise is ideal for special occasions like honeymoons, anniversaries, rekindling and renewing relationships.

A cruise provides a brief overview of historical and learning experience from one port to another.

In the advent of highly sophisticated technology, cruises represent a safe travel experience..  

Package price is generally is an all inclusive.

Cruise Lines International Association

CLIA 24 Member Cruise Lines AMA Waterways MSC Cruises American Cruise Lines Norwegian Cruise Line Azamara Cruises Oceania Cruises Carnival Cruise Lines Pearl Seas Cruises Celebrity Cruises Princess Cruises Costa Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Crystal Cruises Royal Caribbean International Cunard Line Seabourn Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line SeaDream Yacht Club Holland America Line Silversea Cruises Hurtigruten Uniworld River Cruises Majestic America Line Windstar Cruises

Cruise ships can be categorized in several ways.

1. The first measurement is through the number of rooms (staterooms) or total number of staterooms.

2. Second measurement is the number of passengers it can accommodate.

3. Most common measurement would be in terms of Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT).

Parts of a ship

Cruise ship facilities and amenities

Stateroom space Outside

stateroom Inside Stateroom Suites

Private (or crew) space

Public space.

 Purser’s Office Dining Area Showroom Pool area Reception Area Gift Shop Casino Clinic

Careers in the industry

Hotel Manager Purser Shore excursion Manager Cabin Attendants Maitre d’, table captains, waiters,

busboys, bartenders, drink servers and wine stewards

Food and Beverage Manager Head housekeeper or chief steward Cruise Director

GRT

VERY SMALL SHIP LESS THAN 10, 000 GRT; UNDER 200 PAX

SMALL SHIP; 10,000-20,000GRT; 200-500 PAX

MEDIUM SHIP; 20,000-50,000 GRT; 500-1200 PAX

LARGE SHIP; 50,000-70,000 GRT; 1,200-2000PAX

MEGASHIP; 70,000 GRT OR MORE; OVER 2,000 PAX