Ive heard various ship terms, like starboard and aft. What do they mean?
You may come across certain cruise ship terms that youre not familiar with. Here are a few common terms and their definitions: • Port: When facing forward, the left side of the ship • Starboard: When facing forward, the right side of the ship • Fore: The front of the ship • Aft: The back of the ship • Embarkation: Initial boarding of the ship, on the first day of the cruise • Disembarkation: Final departure from the ship, on the last day of the cruise • Bridge: The area from which the captain and his crew navigate the ship • Muster drill: Mandatory lifeboat/safety drill; takes place the first day of the cruise, just before the ship sets sail • Tender: Small boats that transport passengers from the ship to shore and back; generally used in small ports of call • Sister ships: Ships from the same cruise line that have similar body designs Top Is it possible that my cabin will be located below water? No, all passengers cabins are located above sea level. Top Is smoking allowed? Smoking is
