Cruise History
what is the year that commercial airlines began, and the cruise industry had to pivot from solely providing a form of transportation?
1958
What is the long corridor that crew and officers walk through and luggage and provisions travel through?
195 and on Virgin A1A
In 2024, according to CLIA what was the total economic impact of the cruise industry?
198.8 billion dollars
What is the position that is in charge of the entire ship?
Captain or Master
What is another term for passenger in the cruise industry?
pax
What was the cruise line to offer fresh milk onboard a transatlantic crossing by bringing a cow onboard?
Cunard Line
Instead of floors, what do we say on a ship?
deck
How many jobs are supported by the cruise industry according to CLIA research?
1.8 million
What is the senior officer position in charge of Engine, Electrical, A/C, etc.?
Chief Engineer
What is another term for bed used in the cruise industry?
berth
What are the 4 reasons that ships sailed initially?
Migration, Exploration, Commerce, and Warfare
What is the front of the ship called? You are walking forward towards the...
bow
In 2024, how many ocean-going passengers cruised?
What is the position in charge of all hotel operations?
GM or Hotel Director
What does NPS stand for?
Net Promoter Score
What is the name of the ship that now rests in Long Beach Harbor? She was also called the Grey Ghost.
Queen Mary
What is the back of the ship and the outer back of the ship called?
aft and stern
According to CLIA what is one trend in the industry?
Expedition Cruising
What is the position in charge of all Youth Activities, Entertainment, singers, dancers, etc.
Cruise Director
What are the 4 strategic pillars?
Compliance (Safety/Security/Legal/Brand)
Guest Impact (Short and long term)
Financial Impact (Short and long term)
Impact on Crew and the Operation (Short and long term)
In the 1900s this type of passenger was so important, that cruise ship companies added extra non-functional funnels as marketing and prestige to attract this type of passenger.
Steerage
What is the right side and the left side of the ship called facing forward?
starboard and portside.
What is the top region that ships are deployed to?
Caribbean
Who is in charge of navigation when the captain is not on the bridge?
Staff Captain or Deputy Captain
What are the top 3 cruise line corporations that make up the majority share of the cruise line industry?
Carnival Corporation
Royal Caribbean Grou
NCLH