Cruise Ship Terminology

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Instructions: Set sail with the specialized vocabulary of cruise ships and ocean voyages

1.
On a cruise ship, what does 'embarkation' mean?
A
An emergency drill
B
Docking at a port
C
The process of boarding the ship at the beginning of a cruise
D
Leaving the ship
2.
What is a 'stateroom' on a cruise ship?
A
The captain's office
B
The ship's ballroom
C
A conference room
D
A passenger cabin or private room aboard the ship
3.
In cruise terminology, what is a 'port of call'?
A
A type of wine served on board
B
The ship's home port
C
Where you make phone calls
D
A scheduled stop during the cruise where passengers can disembark and explore
4.
On a cruise ship, what does 'lido deck' refer to?
A
The crew-only area
B
An open-air recreation area with swimming pools, sun loungers, and often a buffet
C
The ship's bridge
D
The bottom deck
5.
What is a 'shore excursion' on a cruise?
A
Swimming from the ship to shore
B
A lifeboat drill
C
An organized tour or activity at a port of call, often booked through the cruise line
D
Walking around the ship
6.
In cruise terminology, what does 'tender' refer to?
A
A new crew member
B
A small boat used to ferry passengers between the ship and shore when the ship cannot dock
C
A gentle wave
D
Soft food served on board
7.
On a cruise ship, what is the 'bridge'?
A
A walkway between decks
B
The command center where the captain and officers navigate and control the ship
C
The gangway to shore
D
A card game room
8.
What does 'muster drill' mean on a cruise ship?
A
A morning exercise routine
B
A mandatory safety drill where passengers learn emergency procedures and lifeboat station locations
C
A crew inspection
D
A cooking class
9.
In cruise terminology, what is a 'balcony cabin'?
A
A room near the balcony restaurant
B
A cabin with a window
C
The most basic room type
D
A stateroom with a private outdoor area where guests can enjoy sea views
10.
What does 'debarkation' (or 'disembarkation') mean on a cruise?
A
A party on the last night
B
The process of leaving or exiting the ship at the end of the cruise or at a port
C
Boarding the ship
D
Unpacking in your cabin
11.
On a cruise ship, what is 'sea day'?
A
A holiday for sailors
B
The first day of the cruise
C
A day with rough seas
D
A day when the ship is at sea traveling between ports with no scheduled stops
12.
What is the 'galley' on a cruise ship?
A
An art gallery
B
The ship's kitchen where all meals are prepared
C
A storage room
D
A rowing area
13.
In cruise language, what does 'aft' mean?
A
The upper deck
B
The rear or back end of the ship
C
The front of the ship
D
The left side
14.
What is a 'repositioning cruise'?
A
A cruise that returns to the same port
B
A one-way voyage when a ship relocates between seasonal itineraries, often at discounted rates
C
A training cruise for new crew
D
A cruise that changes rooms
15.
On a cruise ship, what does 'bow' refer to?
A
A decorative element
B
The forward-most part or front of the ship
C
The captain's greeting
D
The anchor area

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