2. INTRODUCTION
• A cruise ship is a passenger used for
pleasure voyages.
• Cruise ships are destinations in themselves
with features and amenities comparable or
superior to land-based resorts.
• Cruising is remarkably affordable and one
can enjoy his/her dream vacations.
3. HISTORY
• Cruise tourism made its small beginnings in 1839 as
part of the fortnightly crossing mail service between
Liverpool and Boston.
• The twentieth century compete for progressively larger
and faster
passenger ships.
4. Marketperspective
• A cruise ship is a stress-free and hassle free
vacation.
• It provides a new experience to vacationers
as this differs from their usual vacation
habits.
• Cruises offers different activities inside the
sip, such as swimming, jogging, shows and
other recreational activities.
• Cruises facilitate socialization and networking.
• A cruise is ideal for special occasions,
like honeymoons, anniversaries, and
rekindling and renewing of relationships.
5. • A cruise provides a brief overview of historical
and learning experiences from one port to
another. In-house experts, such as port and
shopping lecturers, provide passengers with
information about the places included in the
cruise itinerary.
• In the advent of highly sophisticated
technology, cruises offer a safe travel
experience. Sea vessels ensure guest safety
and security.
• The cruise package price is generally all
inclusive. Passengers will know how much their
vacation will cost.
6. Classification of cruise ship
Size Gross registered
Tonnage
Passenger Capacity
Very small Under 10,000 Not exceeding 200
Small 10,000-20,000 200-500
Medium 20,000-50,000 500-1,200
Large 50,000-70,000 1,200-2,000
Megaship More than 70,000 More than 2,000
12. CRUISE SHIP FACILITIES
1. STATEROOM SPACE
• If hotels have guestrooms, a cruise ship has a stateroom or a cabin.
Ship staterooms are usually extremely compact but all spaces are
well utilized to answer all the guests need.
There are three types of ship staterooms:
A. Outside staterooms are meant for guests who may have a
preference for an ocean view. Since most of the spaces in cruise
ships are well utilized, this type of room does not give off a
feeling of smallness due to its ocean view.
B. Inside staterooms are cheaper than outside staterooms since they
do not have windows. To create a bigger space for the room,
several deign methods have been employed by cruise ships, like
the use of colors, patterns, and mirrors.
C. As with hotels, suites are the most expensive rooms on a ship.
Today, suites in cruise ships may be comparable to land-based
hotels. Services and facilities inside the room are highly
personalized to exceed guest expectations.
13. 2. PRIVATE SPACE
• Private spaces are reserved for the ship’s personnel. These include the
crew’s cabins, cafeteria, gym and recreational facilities, the bridge
where the vessel is controlled, the gallery or kitchen, and machine
areas.
3. PUBLIC SPACES
These are areas dedicated to passengers’ usage. The public areas in
cruise ships are similar with those of land-based hotels. The
following are the areas that comprise the public area section of
cruise ships.
• Reception Area
Similar to a hotel lobby, the reception area in cruise ships has
several offices. These offices have direct contact with guests.
• Dining Room
This is where the guests’ meals are served. Similar to the food and
beverage outlets typical in land-based hotels, the size of the dining
area usually depends on the carrying capacity of the vessel.
14. • Showroom
This serves as the ship’s venue for entertainment and
business functions, such as conventions, conferences, and
meetings.
• Pool Area
One of the many recreation centers in cruise ships, this area also
has food and beverage outlets and relaxation areas for the
passengers.
• Gym, Spa, and Sports Facilities
Just like in land based hotels and resorts, cruise ships provide
complete
gym services, like aerobics programs, yoga, and weight machines.
• Children’s Area
This area offers babysitting services to a wide range of age groups.
As compared with land-based hotels, this service may only be
availed in top land based as part of their highly personalized
services.
15. • Gift shop
The gift shop sells both souvenir items and sundries Bigger
vessels may even have dresses and jewelries by designer
labels.
• Clinic
Maritime law requires any vessel that carries more than
100 passengers to have a physician on board, often
assisted by one or more nurses.
• Internet Center
This is similar to business centers in land-based hotels and
is an important feature of cruise ships since
communication is hard to get by at sea.
• Casino Operations
Casino operations are usually legal on ships; most cruise
vessels boast of casinos where clients can play a wide
selection of card games, slot machines, and others.
17. Disney Dream
"Best vacation I have ever had so far! I was extremely impressed with the way the
members of the crew conducted themselves. Each and ever one was courteous and
seems to be happy to help."
