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Cruise Lingo

Aft: The rear of the ship.
Bow: The front of the ship.
Bridge: The control center of the ship.
Cabin: Your room on board the ship.
Crossing: The term used to describe a transatlantic or a transpacific cruise.
Decks: Floors of the ship.
Departure Port: The city your cruise begins.
Embarkation Port: The city your cruise begins.
Formal Night: The designated evening when passengers are invited to dress formally to dinner.
Galley: The ship's kitchen.
Gangway: The entrance / exit area of the ship used while docked.
Lido: The term often used to describe a deck, where pools are located.
Maitre D': The officer in charge of the dining room and its wait staff.
Muster Station: The designated meeting spot for passengers during emergencies or evacuations.
Ports of Call: Destinations you visit during the cruise.
Portside: The left side of the ship when facing the bow (the front of the ship).
Purser: A customer service representative, responsible for answering general questions, handling complaints, and generally monitoring passenger happiness.
Starboard: The right side of the ship when facing the bow (the front of the ship).
Stateroom: Your room on board the ship.
Stern: The rear of the ship.
Steward: A housekeeper responsible for maintaining passenger cabins.
Tender: A ferry that transports passengers from the cruise ship to the dock when the ship cannot be accommodated at the port facilities.

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