cruise terminology

2. The area of the ship, typically located in the bow, where the captain and crew control and manage the vessel
6. station The area where passengers gather in case of an emergency
7. The main body of the ship
11. A lobby-like space where you’ll find the purser or guest services
12. The right side of the ship when facing the bow
13. Your private onboard room, also known as a stateroom
16. The area near the ship’s stern at the rear of the ship
17. the day-to-day schedule of your cruise. It includes ports of call, or the destinations where you’ll stop throughout your voyage, and sea days
18. A small boat that takes passengers to the shore if the ship is at anchor
19. The front of the ship

1. an itinerary that includes sailing across the Atlantic or the Pacific Ocean
3. When you leave the ship at the end of the cruise
4. When you first board your ship
5. The floors of the ship’s structure arranged in different levels, such as the lower, middle and upper decks
8. Where you’ll find the pool and typically other amenities such as restaurants, bars, and a fitness center
9. The ship’s kitchen
10. The opening in the ship where passengers enter or exit
14. The “parking spot” where the ship docks in a port of call, or a bed on a cruise ship
15. The left side of the ship when facing the bow