Cruising term
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Meaning
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Aft
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The rear area of the ship |
Atrium
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The large, airy social hub of the ship where you can relax, enjoy a drink and people watch |
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Cabin grades
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Each cabin has a two letter code, such as PF or NC, identifying the type of accommodation, varying by size, features and location on the ship |
Club Dining
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A style of dining on board. You'll share a table in the restaurant with the same guests at a set time each evening |
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Cruise-by
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A cruise-by is where the ship does not dock at the port. Cruise-bys are quite common on Norwegian Fjords cruise holiday itineraries where you can take in the beautiful scenery as you sail past |
Disembarkation
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Leaving the ship |
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Deck plans
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Detailed plans showing the ship's layout |
Docking
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When the cruise ship arrives into a dock, and lowers a bridge so guests can walk directly off the ship and into the port of call |
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Early saver
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Great value prices on selected cruises at selected times, without the benefits of Select Price |
Embarkation
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Boarding the ship |
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Forward
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The front area of the ship |
Freedom Dining
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A style of dining on board suited to those who prefer to keep arrangements a little more flexible |
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Inside cabin
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Cabins without a window |
Mid Aft
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The area between the rear and the centre of the ship |
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Mid Forward
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The area between the front and the centre of the ship |
Midship
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The middle area of the ship |
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Obstructed view
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The window lets in light but the view will be mostly obstructed, for example by a lifeboat |
On-board spending money
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Money that is credited to your on-board account. It can be used to purchase drinks, spa treatments, dining experiences and much more and is one of the perks availble with our Select Price |
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Sea view cabin
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Accommodation with a window looking out to sea |
Part obstructed view
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The view from the window will be partially obstructed, for example by a pillar or a lifeboat |
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Port
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The left side of the ship, when facing forwards |
Pull-down beds
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Extra beds overhead, similar to bunk bedsm that are folded away during the day by your cabin steward |
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Saver
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Last-mintute deals with some arrangements confirmed on board |
Speciality restaurants
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An optional way to add variety to your dining experiences on board. For a small cover charge, speciality restaurants offer alternative menus, some even created by our Food Heroes. These can be booked on my.pocruises.com before you sail |
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Select Price
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The leading choice for its range of premium benefits; Select Price bookings include a number of perks |
Shore experiences
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We offer tours, activities and adventures on land, all of which have been tried and tested by us. These can be booked up to 365 days before your holiday on my.pocruises.com |
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Starboard
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The right side of the ship, when facing forwards |
Tender
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A tender is a small boat that's used to transport guests between the cruise ship and the port when the ship itself is unable to dock |
