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LIST OF OBJECTIONS
> > > > > > > > > cruises are too expensive cruises are boring cruises are only for older people cruises are stuffy and too formal cruises are too regimented theres not enough time in ports the ship environment is too confining arent you forced to socialize people? I'll eat too much and put on weight
are ships really safe? I'm worried about terrorism its too far to fly to the port I'm worried about getting sick I dont know about cruises
> make it simple for passengers to get to know the ship and others on board
One other function of ship size is something called the SPACE RATIO
> the SPACE RATIO of a vessel is determined by dividing the GRT by passenger capacity. i.e. if a vessel has a 30,000 GRT and can carry 1,000 pax, its SPACE RATIO is 30
> the SPACE RATIO number conveys the space or elbow room each person will have a sense of the ships roominess the hallways and stairs will be less crowded, there will be more space between tables in the dining room.
QUESTION:
DOES A HIGH SPACE RATIO NECESSARY TO THE ENJOYMENT OF CRUISE EXPERIENCE?
2. Inside Staterooms
3. Suites
the showroom the pool area the health club the childrens area the gift/florist shop the medical facility
the movie theater the photo gallery/art auction the internet center/library the casino conference/business center tuxedo rental shop card rooms/game rooms cigar/smoking lounges
> the guest can select the exact stateroom that they want > the higher the deck, the higher category and price > it is always often note certain special stateroom circumstances > helps examine the relationship of the stateroom to the ships public spaces
> the name of the country where the ship is registered is usually pointed on the exterior of the vessels stern and the ship flies the countrys flag
- FLAG OF CONVENIENCE
captain chief engineer chief purser chief steward ships doctor cruise director
1. BEFORE YOU BUY; AFTER CONFIRMATION deposit; documents; color coded tags; immigration and custom forms; insurance; itinerary; air tickets and hotel info; embarkation port info; leaflet on howshipto-shore communication works; list of shore excursions and how to sign up for them; a card that will serve as your ID throughout the trip in order to charge things
4. DEPARTURE
A ships departure is one of the most energetic moments on the cruise; there will be band members on the pool deck; staff members saying HORS D OUVRES; after enjoying that activity, you go back to your stateroom and prepare for 1st cocktail reception, 1st dinner at sea seating = first seating 6:30pm = second seating 8:30pm
5. A DAY AT SEA free to choose what you want to do; breakfast; lunch; attend port talk
7. LAST NIGHT AND THE FOLLOWING NIGHT after several days, countless events, countless ports, and memorable meals where once the waiter will be dressed in red, white and blue to perform; its time for your great vacation to end. As per instructions, you keep a few overnight things with you and put the rest inside your luggage; place your suitcase outside your door
Butler (suites only) $3.50; Stateroom Attendant $3.50; Chief Housekeeper $.50
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
privately owned and unaffiliated with any larger institution; limited leverage w/suppliers; find it a challenge to negotiate higher override commissions and preferred status.
AGENCY CHAIRS
size and reputation provide them with economic clout, they can negotiate for preferred status. - wholly owned agencies - franchised-brand recognition
CONSURTIUM-AFFILIATED AGENCIES
association or partnership w/a consortia who provide them w/training support, financial advice and marketing aide.
DOWNSIDE
must be psychologically equipped; daily working hours are long; split shift; 6 or 7 days a week salaries are relatively high for officers and senior staff; the rest are paid well below minimum wage little job security and few workers rights accommodations are tight and spartan