Exam 6: Cruising

On April 10, 1912 the Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage with 2,225 passengers onboard. On April 15, the Titanic collided with an iceberg with only _________ passengers surviving. • 600 • 675 • 705 • 775

List three reasons why most cruise ships sail under foreign flags.

Barge cruises: • Are the most popular and specialize in one area such as the Caribbean • Have the feel of a small hotel • Cruise inland waterways and canals and offer close knit and personal atmospheres • Offer passengers a chance to see river locations and a country's heartland

Steamboat cruises: • Provide a unique American experience, providing a chance to see America's heartland • Designed for passengers who want to explore exotic locations such as the Amazon • Provide a friendly and international atmosphere • Only cruise during the warm months of April-October

List four shore excursions a passenger might enjoy.

The luxury segment of the cruise industry caterers to travelers who earn: • $30k - $60k per year • $60k - $80k per year • Over $80k per year • Are AARP members

A cruise passengers accommodation is called the __________ .

The Peninsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Company is recognized as the __________ of cruising.

Describe three things cruisers can do to help create a more sustainable experience.

The second largest cruise line in the industry is Royal Caribbean which operates two brands, Royal Caribbean International and _______________________________________. • Star Cruises • Celebrity Cruises • Princess Cruises • Disney Cruises

The mass market segment of the cruise industry generally consists of : • People with income in the $30k - $60k range • People with income in the $60k - $80k range • People with incomes greater than $80k • Discount travelers

List the top three cruise line companies and briefly describe the types of customers they appeal too.

List and briefly describe five types of cruises.

The word restaurant comes from a French word meaning: • rest • refuel • restore • respond

Until the 1830's, which of the following wan not a principal reason for traveling by water? • Immigration • Trade • Pleasure • War

The highest ranking position on a cruise ship is the: • Pursuer • Captain • Cruise Director • Ship's Medic

The position on a cruise ship responsible for supervising all departments on board except for the deck and engine is the: • Hotel Manager • Captain • Chief Steward • Purser

__________ are the most popular and include sailing the Caribbean and Mediterranean.

The position responsible for regulating and accounting for all cleaning supplies, equipment used, cabin services and more is the: • Hotel Manager • Purser • Cruise Director • Chief Steward

Visit the Cruise Lines International Association (http://www.cruising.org). Describe five services provided by this association.