If you’re still getting to grips with the basics of the cruising lifestyle, you’ll likely here an array of unfamiliar terminology which can leave you scratching your head in confusion. However, there is no need to worry, as below we have explained the most common cruise terms, so you can step aboard your ship with a host of new cruise jargon to impress your fellow shipmates.
Aft
Aft is at or towards the back end of the ship.
Anytime dining
Anytime dining allows guests to dine whenever they want, with no set schedule or timetable dictating their meals times. They can make a reservation if necessary or simply wander into their favourite restaurant on-board.
Beam
The beam is the widest part of the ship, usually located towards the middle of the vessel.
Berth
Berth can mean either a bed or a place where the ship is docked.
Bow and stern
The bow is at the front of the ship and the stern is at the back of the ship.
Bridge
The bridge is where the captain and crew controls, navigates and steers the ship.
Galley
The galley is another name for the ship’s kitchen.
Gangway
The gangway is the ramp which is used to connect the ship with the shore upon arrival in port.
Gratuities
Gratuities is another word for the tips that are automatically charged to a guest’s on-board account for the service that they have received on-board.
Helm
The helm is the equipment used to steer and navigate the ship, found in the bridge.
Hull
The hull is the ship’s outer shell which extends from the main deck down to the keel.
Keel
The keel is the ship’s backbone, which runs lengthways along the middle of the bottom of the vessel.
Maiden voyage
A maiden voyage refers to the very first sailing of a new ship.
Muster drill
The muster drill is a non-optional event on the first day of a new cruise during which passengers are guided through their ships safety and emergency procedures. It is imperative that guests do not miss this safety briefing as it contains vital information for everyone on-board.
Open-seating
In an open-seating dining venue, guests can sit wherever, whenever and with whomever they wish.
Port and Starboard
When facing towards the front of the ship, port is on the left side and starboard is on the right.
Promenade
The promenade is an open deck which runs all the way around the ship, sometimes used as a jogging track for guests.
Roll
The roll refers to the movement of the ship from side to side whilst in the water.
Single supplement
Single supplement is an additional charge that single passengers must pay to allow just one person in any given suite or stateroom.
Tender
A tender is a small boat used to transport passengers to shore when the port’s dock is not large enough for the cruise ship to access.
Traditional dining
With traditional dining, guests are allocated a specific table and timeslot for their meals, so that they can dine with the same group of people each night and develop a standard routine and rigid schedule on-board.
Veranda
The veranda is a private balcony featured in certain suites and staterooms.
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