Lec 1 Cruise Industry

A career in the cruise industry is one of the most sought-after jobs by hospitality students. It provides __________ as well as __________.

Answer explanation

decent living

travel to other parts of the globe

Cruise ships in this era serve___________. But historically, ships have been an integral part of human civilization such as discovery of nations, commerce and migration.

Answer explanation

as floating vacation liners

Ships have been used in travel throughout ages. Ship travel has reached its peak in the________________.

Answer explanation

1800s and at the early part of the 19th century

In the early 1900’s________________, During that time-ocean liners were expensive and only the________ can afford to travel______

Answer explanation

transatlantic voyages were introduced for travel and trade.

wealthy

first class.

A vast majority of the travelers who________ travel were in the________. Steerage refers to the___________ which offers the most_______.

Answer explanation

cannot afford first class

steerage class

lowest decks of a ship

basic amenities

Market Perspective

Below are some of the motives why people cruise according to Mancini (2004) :

1.  A cruise is_____________. 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

2. It provides a________ to vacationers as this deviates from the usual vacation habit. The experience also provides status quo for vacationers as the experience gives______ to the individual.

3. Cruises offer activities whether inside the ship such as swimming, jogging, watching a show, shopping from one port to another and other___________. In addition, the passengers can enjoy the sites around the city during visits on ports.

Answer explanation

a stress-free and hassle-free vacation

new experience

prestige

recreational activities

I.M.O. stands for?

Answer explanation

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

IMO is the governing body for the maritime industry.

•It is a specialized agency of the United Nations, which is responsible for________________ of international shipping and to________ from ships.

Answer explanation

measures to improve the safety and security

prevent marine pollution

Cruise Lines International Association

Commercially, the biggest organization in the industry is the Cruise Lines International Association, which is comprised of________.

The organization aims to____________ by abiding with the Federal Maritime Commission under the Shipping Act of 1984

Answer explanation

26 members

promote and grow the cruise ship industry

Classification of Cruise Ships

Cruise ships can be categorized in several ways. The first measurement is through the_______________. Second measurement is the_______it can accommodate. But the most common measurement (3rd) would be in terms of_________.

Answer explanation

number of rooms (staterooms) or total number of staterooms

number of passengers

Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT)