THE CRUISE THE CRUISE INDUSTRYINDUSTRY

What is a Cruise Ship?• a large passenger boat used for pleasure travel

• the destination and the boat are part of the travel experience

• the cruise is usually a round-trip voyage

Popular Cruise Lines• Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

• Princess Cruise Lines

• Carnival Cruise Lines • Norwegian Cruise Lines

• Holland America Cruise Lines• Disney Cruise Lines

- Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas

Cruises offer tons of services to travelers!Cruises offer tons of services to travelers!

-maiden voyage: May 2007-18 decks-4,370 passengers-154,407 gross tons

-largest class of cruise ships in the world-sister ship: Freedom of the Seas-Independence of the Seas = 2008-Genesis class (2009) even larger

Safety First!Safety First!

- right after you board, the crew goes over the rules and safety procedures of the ship (just like on an airplane)!

-passengers will be called to “muster stations” by seven blasts of a whistle

- “Lifeboat drills” will take place before the ship leaves the dock

-report to assigned station (based on room location) with life jacket (found in room)

-attendance is taken and rules are reviewed

DECK ACTIVITIES

FlowRider surfing simulatorFlowRider surfing simulator

mini golf

kiddie poolhot tub

rock climbing wall

a deck chair for “every person on board”!

main elevators

formal dining room

gym

casino

shops & cafés

ice rink

lounge

50s theme on board restaurant

piano bar

chapel

adult only area

ocean view suite

rooms of all sizes at all prices!

owner’s suite

presidential family suite

junior suite

towel art by staff on boardtowel art by staff on board

Liberty of the Seas Eastern Route

Cruising the Caribbean

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