Key Skills ICT Project

1. All About Cruising
(Jayne, mum + dad about to depart Grand Princess)
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2. Introduction
Until recently, cruising was often considered to be a holiday only
suitable for elderly people but now there really is something to suit
everyone. Families are also well catered for with excellent children’s
facilities and kids clubs.
On a cruise passengers wake up in a different destination almost
everyday, without the hassle of packing or spending precious holiday
time in transit.
Cruising offers something for everyone – from a two night party cruise
to a full world cruise covering every continent; casual to formal dress
codes; adventurous to cultural itineraries; to traditional to anytime
dining options. There is something to suit everyone.
Value for money
All food, entertainment and accommodation are included in the price.
Accommodation varies from the cheapest inside cabin to penthouse
suites, depending on your budget.
All dining options:
 Set dining which has a dress code of formal to smart casual
wear, (depending on which cruise line).
 Open dining: any restaurant, 24 hrs a day
 All onboard entertainment:
 Theatre,
 Movies under the stars,
 Pubs,
 Disco,
 Celebrities onboard.
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3. Simplicity
Some cruise lines offer to transfer you to and from your home to your
destination port/airport (fly cruise) of departure, so you can relax from
the very start of your holiday.
You can leave your purse in your stateroom. On the ship all you
need is your key card, most things are included in the price of your
ticket and anything additional (spa, bar drinks, shopping, shore
excursions) is put on your onboard account.
Onboard Activities
One can be as active or as lazy as one chooses whilst on vacation.
You can spend your day lounging by the pool, being pampered in the
spa, going to one of many lectures i.e wine tasting, gym, playing card
games, reading a library book or trying out the many sporting facilities
onboard, i.e climbing wall, golf simulator, the choice is up to you. At
night you can dance the night away, enjoy West End style shows,
comedians, casino, and films.
Family Fun
Most cruise liners cater for families with excellent organized activities
for children, crèches, night nursery, kids clubs, all supervised by
qualified staff.
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4. New Horizons
What better way to start a new day in a different country? With over
1,800 ports of call from Alaska to Australia
Once on shore, many passengers go on one of the many organised
shore excursions the ship provides or they can explore on their own if
they so wish.
(Map taken from Empire cruise)
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5. Example of different temperatures in Alaska, one of the many
cruise locations.
April May June July August September October
Max 45 55 63 64 63 55 43
Min 37 39 46 50 48 45 28
Temperatures
70
60
50
Degree Farenheit
40 Max
30 Min
20
10
0
April May June July August September October
Months
(Taken from my cruise handbook)
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6. Cuisine
One of the many pleasures of cruising is the excellent choice of food
on offer from buffet style to A La Carte with a choice of restaurants
and special dietary requests, to accommodate your every need, 24
hrs a day. You can also dine in the café bars, and pubs around the
ship.
(Formal dinning night)
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7. Most asked questions
 Isn’t cruising expensive?
Cruises include all food, entertainment and the majority of onboard
activities. There is the advantage of visiting a number of diverse
destinations with out the hassle of packing or spending precious time
in transit. The quality of accommodation and high standard of service
are guaranteed. The ‘per day’ cost of a cruise is often far better value
than the price of a one-night stay in a good quality hotel.
 What will my children do all day?
Cruising is a safe holiday environment for children, a number of
cruise ships provide supervised activities and child friendly menus.
 Isn’t cruising, an older person’s holiday?
Cruising is becoming more accessible in terms of cost to the younger
age group. With more activities aimed at the younger clientele and
relaxed dress code for dining.
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