Cruise Tourism- Midterm Reviewer 3.

Entertainment

WEEK 7: THE CRUISE PRODUCTS - Entertainment onboard varies.

Basic Cruise Products - Most have casinos.

1. Cruise Accommodation - Typically, cruise ships have bars, disco, theater,

- categorized into suite staterooms, outside or and cinema.
ocean view staterooms, balcony, and inside
- Bars vary from coffee bar, wine and
staterooms.
champagne bar, cocktail bar, pubs, lounge,
- these various categories are named may vary
cabaret, pool bar, etc.
according to cruise lines.
 Suites - Shows are also common such as classical
 Outside staterooms musicals, stand-up comedy, and Las Vegas style
 Balcony and Broadway style production shows.
 Inside staterooms
4. Sports and Recreation, Wellness
2. Food and Beverage
- Sports facilities: basketball court, tennis court,
- normally included in the cruise fare. badminton court, table tennis, bowling alley,
and even mini golf course.
- The ship’s main restaurants typically serve buffet
style service as dining venues onboard - Ships offer spa options to cruisers.

Two Major Types Of Dining Options - Some have voyages specifically themed at
wellness which combines activities with health
1. Traditional dining
consultations from experts and special
2. Open seating nutritional menu.

Examples of Ships Offering Different Dining 5. Excursions

Options
• Disney ship – rotational dining (standard
dining/traditional dining)
• Cunard – traditional dining
• MSC - flexi dining
• P&O - freedom dining
• NCL - freestyle dining
• RCCL - my time dining
• Carnival - anytime dining.
- Cruisers have the option to go for ship-
arranged excursions, independent tours, and or
simply explore the destination on their own
through sightseeing by bus or by walking or
strolling around.
6. Other cruise products
Other very popular cruise products onboard
Open are shopping at Duty Free shops, joining auction
sales, photography, workshops, and training
seating classes on just about anything that interests the
passengers.

Specialty restaurants, cafes, bars, snack stands,

room service, etc.

 May either be included in the cruise fare or

for additional charge.
WEEK 8,9,10,11: CRUISE REGIONS, PORTS AND
 Passengers can purchase drink package DESTINATIONS: Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda
upon booking or on the first day of their
cruise.
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 Some most popular cruise destinations of
international cruise lines

• Alaska,

• Asia,

• Bahamas,

• Bermuda, Caribbean, Hawaii,

Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and
Panama Canal (crossing).

1. Alaska
 Cruises are a great way to experience Alaska
with its rugged coastal mountains, The most popular and most visited cruise
rainforests, fjords, glaciers, diverse wildlife, destinations in Alaska
and interesting villages. A. Anchorage

Two typical options for Alaska cruise:
1. Inside Passage - a round trip cruise
from the port of Seattle, Washington or
Vancouver, BC Canada with popular
stops in the Alaskan ports of Juneau,
Skagway, Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, or
Victoria, British Columbia.
2. One-way cruise - known as the Cross
Gulf of Alaska. Between Anchorage via
the port towns of Whittier or Seaward,
and Seattle or Vancouver.
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Map (example)
• Alaska’s biggest city is beautifully
surrounded by wilderness.
B. Denali
• Denali National Park is Alaska’s most
popular land attraction being the home of
Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest
peak.
C. Fairbanks
• Is known for its gold rush heritage.
• Is the gateway to Alaska’s Interior and Arctic
regions.

D. Glacier Bay National Park

• Is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage

• A World Heritage Site

E. Haines

• Is a small quaint town that is Alaska at its

most authentic.

• Haines has more bald eagles than anywhere

else in the world.

F. Juneau
Alaska Cross Gulf Route Map (example)
• The state’s capital, a remote city
surrounded by mountains and waters.

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 G. Ketchikan 3. Bermuda
• “the salmon capital of the world”.  is in the Atlantic Ocean
 Cruise ships call in three ports:
• “the eagle capital of America’.
a. Royal Naval Dockyard with two
H. Seward and Kenai Fjords piers – Kings Wharf and Heritage
Wharf,
• 2 annual major events:
b. St. George's Port; and
– the race to the summit of Mt. c. Hamilton City Port.
Marathon, America’s second oldest 4. Caribbean
footrace on July 4, and the August
 consists of more than 7000 islands,
Silver Salmon derby, the oldest and
islets, reefs, and cays around the
largest salmon derby in Alaska.
Caribbean Sea and surrounding coasts
• At Kenai Fjords National Park is where bordering the North Atlantic Ocean.
mountains, ice, and ocean meet.  Western Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean,
I. Skagway and Southern Caribbean.
A. Western Caribbean
• is a historic relic of the Gold Rush era having
 Cruises depart from homeports in
preserved fifteen of the 19th century
the US southern coast like Florida
buildings as part of Klondike Gold Rush
National Historical Park. ports.
 Popular calls:
J. Sitka a. Cayman Islands,
• Is a coastal community and was the capital b. Jamaica,
of Russian America. c. Mexico’s Caribbean coast: Costa
Maya, Cozumel,
2.Bahamas d. Central America: Belize and
 Cruise ships typically call on the Port of Honduras, and
Nassau e. southern Florida’s Key West
 one of the most popular destinations for 1. Cayman Islands
Caribbean and Bahamas cruises. • Stingray City, swimming with dolphins,
 Islands of the Bahamas are in the North and crystal caves.
Atlantic Ocean 2. Jamaica
A. Nassau  Three major cruise destinations:
 is home to the world-famous Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Port
Atlantis resort Antonio.
Cruise lines’ private islands 3. Costa Maya
 It is the first Western Caribbean port
• Disney Cruise Line - Castaway Cay designed exclusively for the cruise ship
• RCCL – CocoCay industry.
4. Cozumel
• NCL - Great Stirrup Cay  Scuba diving and seeing the
• Carnival and Holland America - Half breathtaking scenery underwater is the
Moon Cay main attraction in Cozumel.
5. Belize
• Princess - Princess Cays
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  Cruise ships anchor outside of Belize’s  cruisers can also engage in a unique
harbor and passengers shall be taken eco-tour through the Antigua Rainforest
ashore by tenders. Canopy Tour and a visit to the Nelson’s
6. Honduras Dockyard, one of the premier and most
 Cruise ships dock at the port of Roatan important tourist attractions in Antigua.
where passengers can experience plenty 2. St. Maarten/Martin
of shopping.  It is a dual-governed island, by the
 “magic flying beach chair”, which takes Dutch and French .
cruise ship guests right from the  Saint Martin, is governed by the French,
welcome center to the Mahogany the home of the island’s fanciest and
Beach. tastiest restaurants and cafes, and party
7. Key West beaches.
 Considered and named one of the most 3. Guadeloupe
haunted cities in USA  Is a French territory
 cruisers can experience a ghost tour  Memorial ACTe - cultural center
along with other interesting sightseeing dedicated to the Memory and History of
 like a visit to Ripleys Believe It or Not! Slavery Trade, a part of UNESCO’s Slave
Key West Odditorium, with its wide Route Project.
collection of extremely odd stuff. 4. Dominica
 Is known as “The Nature Island of the
B. Eastern Caribbean Caribbean”
- Eastern Caribbean boasts of its 5. Martinique
astonishing natural beauty and old-world  Is a SCUBA diving destination
charm.  With well-preserved and protected flora
- Cruisers are fascinated by the islands’ and fauna, corals, dolphins, and other
diverse culture, a mixture of European, sea creatures.
Latin American, and African influences. 6. St. Lucia
 Most cruise ships dock at the Port of
Popular calls: Castries
• Antigua and Barbuda,  Soufrière – boasts of “drive-in volcano”,
Diamond Botanical Gardens with
• St. Maarten/Martin, waterfall, mineral baths, and beaches;
• Guadeloupe, 7. St. Lucia
 Most cruise ships dock at the Port of
• Dominica, Castries
• Martinique,  Soufrière – boasts of “drive-in volcano”,
Diamond Botanical Gardens with
• Dominica, waterfall, mineral baths, and beaches;
• St. Lucia, 8. US Virgin Islands
 St. Croix is the largest
• US Virgin Islands, and  St. John is the smallest
British Virgin Islands.  St. Thomas is the most cosmopolitan
among the USVI - Charlotte Amalie
1. Antigua and Barbuda 9. British Virgin Islands

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  The most popular among sixty islands Sculpture Park, Grenada Chocolate
are Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Company
 Virgin Gorda is famous for the rock 4. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
formations known as the Baths, and the  Cruise ports:
laidback beach, Jost Van Dyke.  Bequia,
 Tortola- Mount Sage, caving; snorkeling,  Canouan,
Alice in Wonderland (a rainbow colored  Kingstown,
coral wall), swimming, and visiting  Mayreau, and
museums.  Union Island
B. Southern Caribbean  Eco tourism
 Southern Caribbean islands are Mt. Soufriere - 4000-foot active volcano
culturally diverse. 5. Trinidad and Tobago
 Most common calls:  Trinidad is a birder’s haven
a. Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao (ABC  Tobago, which is out of reach for
Islands), short port calls, features attractive
b. Barbados, beaches and water sports.
c. Grenada, 5. Panama Canal
d. St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and  one of the world’s most popular cruising
e. Trinidad and Tobago. destinations.
1. ABC Islands  links the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
 It connects 160 countries and 1700 ports
• Aruba - “One Happy Island”
around the world.
- natural pool (Conchi)  the “Most Scenic Shortcut in the World”.
 also called by the American Society of Civil
• Bonaire –eco adventures, sightseeing, Engineers as one of the seven wonders of
variety of beaches, dining options, and the modern world.
extensive shopping 6. Asia
• Curacao - UNESCO World Heritage site  unique and captivating cruise destination
 offers a wealth of ancient history, and
in downtown Willemstad, Hato caves,
diverse climate, culture and people.
beautiful beaches, National Parks,
Curacao Sea Aquarium Popular Asian cruise regions and destinations:

2. Barbados • East Asia- China, Taiwan, Japan,

South Korea
• The Cruise Terminal itself boasts of large
duty-free shops at typically 30% to 50% • Southeast Asia - Bali, Vietnam,
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore,
less price than in Europe and North
Philippines
America.
1. East Asia: China
• Harrison’s Cave, Atlantis Submarines  Beijing
3. Grenada  Forbidden City
 Known as “The Spice Island”  Shanghai
 rapids of Balthazar River, waterfall
cascades of Annandale Falls, snorkeling
 Hong Kong
at Grenada's Molinere Underwater
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  Cruises dock at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal • Tourists are attracted to Vietnam’s unique
and Ocean Terminal and impressive attractions, picturesque
 Kai Tak Cruise Terminal scenery, and friendliness of its people.
 an iconic structure centrally located in Hong • Da Nang Port is at the heart of three
Kong’s Victoria Harbour. UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
 The Ocean Terminal – the ancient capital of Hue,
 directs cruisers to Tsim Sha Tsui, a vibrant – the Old Town of Hoi An, and
shopping and dining district. – the holy land of My Son.
2. East Asia: Japan 6. Southeast Asia: Thailand
 There are many cruise ports in Japan.  Typically cruise ships dock in Laem Chabang
 Two of the top 10 ports by total calls in Asia to visit Bangkok.
are Fukuoka Cruise Port and Naha Cruise  Cruisers experience Thai hospitality in a
Port. fascinating and delightful city.
1. Fukuoka (Hakata) 7. Southeast Asia: Malaysia
 Fukuoka - a castle town for Samurai  Port Klang or Port Kelang is an industrial
 Hakata - a port town for merchants. port, but is the cruise ships’ access to
2. Naha Port, Okinawa Kuala Lumpur, the country’s capital.
8. Southeast Asia: Singapore
• Naha is the capital and main city of Okinawa
 Singapore is home to the largest cruise
Prefecture.
homeport in Asia.
• Naha Cruise Terminal events: dragon boat  Cruise ships can either dock at:
race, concerts, and fireworks, and explore - Singapore Cruise Centre at the Sentosa
some of Okinawa’s major attractions - Harbour Front
Shikinaen Garden, Valley of Gangara, Sefa - Marina Bay Cruise Center Singapore
Utaki, Shurijo Castle Park, Former Japanese (MBCCS)
Navy Underground Headquarters, Okinawa 9. Southeast Asia: Philippines
Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum (Peace  International cruises typically visit
Memorial Park). Philippines through Manila, Boracay,
Puerto Princesa, and Curimao in Ilocos
3. East Asia: South Korea Norte.
 There are several cruise ports in South  Cruisers in Manila can experience a
Korea blend of modern, historical, and natural
 Two of the top 10 cruise ports by total calls beauty of the city and nearby places of
in Asia are interest.
1. Jeju Island
2. Busan  National Museum, the Coconut Palace,
4. Southeast Asia: Bali (Benoa) and Intramuros.
 Benoa is a new port that is now being
 Manila Cathedral, and San Agustin
developed into a turn-around port for
church (a UNESCO World Heritage
international cruises.
Site).
 The main areas that cruisers:
Denpasar  Other popular excursions: Corregidor
Nusa Dusa Island, and Tagaytay to see great views
Ubud of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano.
Kuta

7. Australasia
5. Southeast Asia: Vietnam (Da Nang)

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  Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific
Islands
 Favored for their good weather, beautiful
beaches and scenic natural beauty, and
iconic landmarks.
 The Pacific islands offer cruisers and tourists
amazing, paradise-like scenery.
Australia
- Is often referred to as “the land down
under”.
- It is an all-year-round cruise destination.
- The most iconic landmark is the Opera
House
1. Australia: Brisbane
 Is reputed for its lively night life.
 Cruisers may opt to visit the famous
Australia Zoo or explore natural attractions
like Mt. Tamborine and the rainforests of
the Canungra Valley.
2. Australia: Melbourne
 The gateway to cruising the South Pacific,
NZ and the east coast of Australia.
 It takes pride of its sporting history that
includes the Melbourne Cricket Ground
(MCG) and the impressive Albert Park
Grand Prix circuit, which is used annually as
a racetrack for the Formula One Australian
Grand Prix and other races.
Hawaii
• It is comprised of more than 1500 islands,
but the six main islands to visit are:
1. Hawaii Island,
2. Kauai,
3. Lanai,
– Maui,
– Molokai, and
– Oahu .
– 
Three of the most popular to tourists are:
– Maui
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– Hawaii
– Oahu
These boast of beautiful beaches, lush rainforests,
world’s most active volcanoes, mountain ranges,
golf, perfect temperatures, warm hospitality, unique
culture and very rich history.
• The Hawaiian Islands are perfect for
adventure, culinary tourism, ecotourism,
family bonding, and golf.
• It is a paradise destination.
8. Mediterranean
Europe is a popular destination for cruisers who are
fascinated with ancient history, fine arts,
exceptional cuisine, and famous and impressive
architecture.
A popular, convenient, and practical way to
explore and experience the famous European
nations and cities is through a cruise in the
Mediterranean Sea
Eastern Mediterranean
Eastern Mediterranean cruises usually

include ports of Greece, Turkey, Egypt,
Israel, Croatia and eastern coast of Italy.
A. Eastern Mediterranean: Greece
The most popular cruise stops in Greece:
• Mykonos
• Piraeus
• Rhodes
• Santorini.
Eastern Mediterranean: Turkey
 Kusadasi - is the gateway to the famous
Ephesus, one of the best –preserved
ancient classical cities in the
Mediterranean.
 Ephesus- is one of the places (churches)
mentioned in the Bible to have been visited
by Apostle Paul.
nearby attractions: Church of Saint John the
Baptist, the House of the Virgin Mary, and
the impressive Ephesus Museum.
 Eastern Mediterranean: Egypt
 Port Said is about 200 kilometers from the
capital Cairo.
 It is an important port for trade and
tourism.
 It is near both the Mediterranean Sea and
Suez Canal.
 the gateway to Cairo, the Nile Valley, and
the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza, one
of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
 Port of Alexandria, a once greatest city of
the ancient world, the second largest city in
Egypt and known as "The Pearl of the
Mediterranean".
 Alexandria that humans realized the world
is not flat, invented geometry, created
latitude and longitude, and drew the first
accurate maps of the world.
Eastern Mediterranean: Israel
 Haifa Port is Israel’s main cruise port.
 enjoy the beach and landscape of the Bay
area and Bahai Garden, visit the Carmel
National Park, experience the Carmelit, etc.
 most cruisers would opt to visit Jerusalem
or Bethlehem.
B. Western Mediterranean
Western Mediterranean cruises can include
several ports of:
• Spain
• Italy
• France
• Monaco
Western Mediterranean: Spain
• Barcelona -One of the most common cruise
ports in Spain.
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• The La Rambla or Las Ramblas - most
famous boulevard; lined with trees,
restaurants, buildings, and performers
Western Mediterranean: Italy
Three of the typical cruise calls:
• Rome (Civitavecchia),
• Florence/Pisa (Livorno) and
• Naples.
Civitavecchia - the gateway to Rome
• Vatican City is a UNESCO World Heritage
site, where the world-famous St. Peter’s
Basilica is a central attraction
Naples
• Docking in Naples provides many options
for cruisers such as visits to nearby
Herculaneum, Pompei, the volcano
Vesuvius, Sorrento, and or the Amalfi Coast.
9.Northern Europe
 Northern part of Europe is North Sea.
 Cruisers will experience the interesting
and exciting cultures of some countries
like Russia, the Netherlands, Finland,
Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden,
and United Kingdom.
 Russia – Hermitage Museum and
Church of the Savior on Spilled
Blood in St. Petersburg.
 Amsterdam - Ripley’s Believe it or
Not museum, Magna Plaza
Shopping Centre
 Finland - inland cruise in one of the
Finnish lakes
 Norway – skiing, Norwegian fjords
 Iceland - relax in various spas from
geothermal springs
 Stockholm - join an archipelago
tour
 UK - famous attractions
  Copenhagen- visit the Tivoli
Gardens, fairytale works of Hans
Christian Andersen, the author of
The Little Mermaid.

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