This document provides an overview of the cruise ship industry. It begins with the objectives and defines key terms like cruise ships and ocean liners. It then discusses the history of cruise ships from transatlantic voyages in the 1900s to the modern era. The profile and growth of the cruise industry is examined. Facilities on cruise ships are outlined including staterooms, private spaces for crew, and public spaces. Career opportunities in the cruise ship industry are also listed. Top cruise ships are then highlighted like the Disney Magic, Celebrity Eclipse and Queen Mary 2. In conclusion, the document serves as an introduction to understanding the cruise ship tourism sector.

1. TO CRUISE or NOT TO CRUISE
what are the disadvantage and advantages if
a cruise ship vacation
list the disadvantage and advantages of a
taking cruise ship for vacation. Group 1 –
Disadvantages and Group 2 – Advantages.
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2. CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY
Different Sectors of TOURISM
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3. Objective:
At the end of the session, the student shall be able to:
1. Explain the profile of cruise ship industry
2. Explain the classification of cruise ships
3. Enumerate the different facilities in cruise ship
4. Review the ferries in the Philippines and
5. Provide an over view of the career
opportunities in cruise ship
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4. Industry Profile
Cruise ships in this era serve as floating vacation
liners.
A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passenger ship
used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself
and the ship's amenities are a part of the
experience, as well as the different destinations
along the way.
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5. Industry Profile
Cruising has become a major part of the tourism
industry, accounting for U.S.$29.4 billion with over 19
million passengers carried worldwide in 2011.
The industry's rapid growth has seen nine or more newly
built ships catering to a North American clientele added
every year since 2001, as well as others servicing
European clientele. Smaller markets, such as the AsiaPacific region, are generally serviced by older ships. These
are displaced by new ships in the high growth areas.
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6. Industry history
Historically, ships have been an integral part of
human civilization; they have part of the discovery
of nations, commerce, and migration.
Ships have been used in traveling throughout the
ages.
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7. Industry history
1900 ‘s
in this era transatlantic voyages were introduce
for travel and trade.
During this time, ocean liners were expensive and
only the wealthy can afford to travel first
class, majority of passengers who cannot afford
first class travel were assigned to the steerage
class.
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8. Industry history
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9. Industry history
The decline of the popularity of water transport
was brought about by the introduction of
commercial airplanes.
However, the cruise industry flourished again with
the introduction of leisure travel.
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10. Industry history
1990 ‘s
The industry’s popularity reached new height’s
with the introduction of mega ships in 1990’s
Cruise ships repositioned themselves by offering
leisure activities to their passengers.
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11. Market Perspective
Motives why people cruise
A cruise is a stress-free and hassle-free vacation.
It provides new experience to vacationers as this
differs from their usual vacation habits.
Cruises offer different activities inside the
ship, such as swimming, jogging, shows, and
other recreational activities.
Cruise facilitate socialization and networking.
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12. Market Perspective
Motives why people cruise
A cruise is ideal for special occasions, like
honeymoons, anniversaries, and rekindling and
renewing of relationship.
A cruise provides a brief overview of historical
and earning experiences from one port to another.
A cruise package price is generally all inclusive.
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13. Key Operating Concept.
CLIA – Cruise Lines International Association.
- One of the biggest organizations in the
industry of cruise lines.
- The organization aims to promote and
develop the cruise ship industry by
abiding with the Federal Commission
under the shipping Act of 1984.
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14. Key Operating Concept.
CLIA member Cruise Lines
AMA Waterways
MSC Cruises
American Cruise Lines
Norwegian Cruise Line
Azamara Cruise
Oceania Cruises
Carnival Cruise Lines
Pearl Seas Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Princess Cruises
Costa Cruises
Regent Seven seas Cruises
Crystal Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
Cunard Line
Seabourn Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
Seadream Yacht Cub
Holland American Line
Silversea Cruise
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Uniworld River Cruises
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15. Cruise ship Classification
SIZE
CAPACITY
Small cruise ships
usually hold no
more than a few
hundred people.
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FACILITIES
generally offer
less amenities but
are also less
crowded.
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16. Cruise ship Classification
SIZE
LARGE CRUISE
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FACILITIES
850 to 3,000
passengers
Restaurants
Arcades
Shopping
Casinos,
libraries,
and spas
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17. Cruise ship Classification
SIZE
CAPACITY
MEGA CRUISE
SHIPS
3,000 to 5,000
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FACILITIES
Restaurants
Arcades
Shopping
Casinos,
libraries,
spas
ice-skating rinks
and museums
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18. Ocean Liners vs. Cruise Ships
Cruise ships and ocean liners are really two very different types of
vessel.
OCEAN LINERS
Ocean liners came first.
Built for the open ocean routes.
Designed to transport passengers from point A to point B.
Have storage for more food, water, and fuel than their
cruise ship counterparts, and are built for the rougher
waters of the open ocean.
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19. Ocean Liners vs. Cruise Ships
Cruise ships and ocean liners are really two very different types of
vessel.
OCEAN LINERS
They typically have more freeboard than cruise ships,
which simply means their highest open-air deck is higher
off the water than that on a cruise ship. This makes an
ocean liner a lot more expensive to build than a cruise
ship.
Their bows are long and tapered to allow them to
cut through the waves.
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20. Ocean Liners vs. Cruise Ships
Cruise ships and ocean liners are really two very different types of
vessel.
Cruise ships
have become destinations in and of themselves.
cruise ships don't have a final destination.
built for the purpose of taking passengers on a journey
that begins and ends in the same port.
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21. Cruise Ship Facilities.
Cruise ship facilities and spaces can be divided into
three types.
1. STATEROOM SPACE
2. PRIVATE SPACE
3. PUBLIC SPACE.
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22. Cruise Ship Facilities.
1. STATEROOM –
or a cabin ( like a hotel guest room).
- usually extremely compact but all
spaces are well utilized to answer
guest’s needs.
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23. Cruise Ship Facilities.
1. STATEROOM –
3 TYPES OF SHIPS STATEROOMS:
A. Outside Stateroom - are meant for guests who may
have preference for an ocean view.
B. Inside Stateroom - are cheaper than outside staterooms
since they do not have windows.
C. Suites – are the most expensive rooms on a ship.
Today, suites in cruise ships maybe comparable to land
based hotel.
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24. Cruise Ship Facilities.
2. PRIVATE SPACES –
- are reserved for the ship’s personnel. This
include the crews cabins, cafeteria, gym, and
recreational facilities, the bridge is where the vessel
is controlled, the galley or kitchen and machine
areas.
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25. Cruise Ship Facilities.
3. PUBLIC SPACES –
B. Dining Room – Similar to the food and
beverage outlets typical in land-based hotel.
C. Show Room – serves as the ships venue for
entertainment and business functions.
D. Pool Area –
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26. Cruise Ship Facilities.
3. PUBLIC SPACES –
G. Gift Shop –
H. Clinic –
I. Internet CenterJ. Casino Operations.
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27. Philippine Setting
Ferries in the Philippines
Cebu Ferries – a sister company of the Super Cat and
Super Ferry which are all subsidiary of Aboitiz Group.
Negros Navigation – considered the oldest shipping line
in the Philippines. It was established on July 26, 1932.
Super Ferry – the second largest shipping company in the
Philippines.
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31. Career Opportunities
Hotel Manager - Ensures that all hotel operations
on the ship are properly implemented.
Purser (Front Desk Personnel) – in charge in all
phases of guest stay
Crew Purser – handles crew issues.
Hotel purser – the one who tends to passenger
matters.
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32. Career Opportunities
Shore excursion manager - orchestrates the
operation and booking of port-based packages.
Cruise Director – provides the guests with onboard activities and entertainment.
Executive chef manager – oversee that food
sanitation and safety is being implemented in all
facets of the food preparation cycle.
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33. Career Opportunities
Head Housekeeper – manages the sanitation of all
staterooms, pubic spaces, and private spaces.
Food & Beverage Manager – oversees the dining
team for proper and quality service.
Chief Radio or Communication Officer – oversses
in-room satellite TV programming, ship to shore
phone calls, internet service and other
communication system
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34. WORLD BEST CRUISE
SHIP
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35. DISNEY MAGIC
Ranking: #1 in Top 20 Large Cruise Ships
Category: Large
Passengers: 2713
Number of cabins: 877
Number of cabins with balconies: 362
Smallest cabin, in square feet: 184
Number of swimming pools: 3
Number of restaurants: 8
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39. Disney Wonder
Ranking: #2 in Top 20 Large Cruise Ships
Category: Large
Passengers: 2713
Number of cabins: 877
Number of cabins with balconies: 362
Smallest cabin, in square feet: 184
Number of swimming pools: 3
Number of restaurants: 8
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43. Disney Dream
Ranking: #3 in Top 20 Large Cruise Ships
Category: Large
Passengers: 4000
Number of cabins: 1250
Number of cabins with balconies: 901
Smallest cabin, in square feet: 169
Number of swimming pools: 3
Number of restaurants: 9
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49. CELEBRITY ECLIPSE
Ranking: #4 in Top 20 Large Cruise Ships
Category: Large
Passengers: 2850
Number of cabins: 1426
Number of cabins with balconies: 1212
Smallest cabin, in square feet: 176
Number of swimming pools: 3
Number of restaurants: 10
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54. CELEBRITY EQUINOX
Ranking: #4 in Top 20 Large Cruise Ships
Category: Large
Passengers: 2850
Number of cabins: 1426
Number of cabins with balconies: 1212
Smallest cabin, in square feet: 176
Number of swimming pools: 3
Number of restaurants: 10
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57. Queen Mary 2
Cunard
Ranking: #6 in Top 20 Large Cruise Ships
Category: Large
Passengers: 2620
Number of cabins: 1296
Number of cabins with balconies: 955
Smallest cabin, in square feet: 194
Number of swimming pools: 5
Number of restaurants: 8
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