Chapter 1 Flashcards
(44 cards)
is a storage space on a commercial ship used to carry liquids like oil, chemical, or gas
MERCHANT MARINE VESSEL
Is a large ship designed to carry people on leisure trips, offering accommodations, entertainment and various amenities while travelling to different destinations
PASSENGER MARINE VESSEL
A cruise is a trip on a ship taken for fun or vacation, often stopping at multiple destinations
CRUISE
A cruise is primarily a leisure vacation experience, with the ship staff doing all the work. The core of cruising is the desire to relax, to get away from it all, to experience, to learn, to be pampered and to have fun.
CRUISE SHIP
A passenger ship used for pleasure trips is designed to make the journey itself enjoyable, with the ship amenities and activities being an essential part of the overall experience. Are organized much like floating hotels
CRUISE SHIP (CRUISE LINER)
One of the fastest growing sector in the tourism industry
THE CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY
During his journey, he created a list of the most fascinating manmade sights he encountered.
His goal was to give others travelers of his time a guide to must visit places and attractions. Back then most traveled to these spots by boat
HERODOTUS
Shipping companies realized they could boost profits by allowing passengers on their merchant ships
1800’s
Leisure cruising finally started
1822
Passenger cruising services were introduced and shipping companies began constructing.
1844
Wooden journey were replaced by steel hulled vessels powered by coal, oil and steam enginers relying on the wind.
TECHNOLOGY
Ocean liners were some of the most impressive creations of the early
1900s
Wealthy Passengers
FIRST CLASS
Catered to people with modest (humble) but enough resources.
SECOND CLASS
Also known as “steerage” was for the general public
THIRD CLASS
Referred to the most ideal side of the ship to book a cabin when travelling between England and India
PORT OUT, STARBOARD HOME (POSH)
Became a top priority for ocean liners
SPEED
also known as the Hales Trophy, was awarded to the ship that could cross the atlantic in the shortest time. (Scotia, Britannic, Oregon)
BLUE RIBAND
•Engine efficiency improved
•passenger staterooms, public lounges and deck sppaces (accomodation, facilities, and amenities) were enhanced but were not much different than those on titanic
FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY (1950’s)
Transceanic transportation still ruled with ocean crossings taking hours instead of days, as a result, cruise lines quickly faced difficilulties
1958
The real setback for the cruise ship industry came when Boeing (corporation) started selling 747s
•and other commercial aircraft worldwide
•by the end of decade, travelling by both was no fashiomable, practical and economical
• the era of jumbo jet had arrived
1960
Is a wide-body commerical airliner and cargo transport aircraft, often referred to by its original nickname “Jumbo Jet” or “Queen of the Skies”
BOEING 747
The concept of cruise ship was back to life.
1970
Speculating shows like the 1970s TV classic helped popularized the idea of luxury travel. This contributed to the growing trend of viewing cruise ships as a luxury experiencr, rather than just a means of transportation
THE LOVE BOAT
