H&T Unit 8

Which type of cruise ship cabin is typically the most expensive?

• Inside cabin

• suite

• balcony cabin

• ocean-view cabin

Most cruise ships operate under a flag of convenience.

• True

• False

Who is typically responsible for managing all hospitality related areas onboard a cruise ship, including the entertainment and lodging aspects?

• Purser

• captain

• hospital administrator

• cruise director

Which type of cruise ship cabin is typically the smallest?

• Balcony

• suite

• inside cabin

• mini-suite

Sailing under a foreign flag means that cruise ships can pay fewer taxes or have fewer restrictions. Some of the countries that cruise ships commonly originate from today include the Bahamas, Panama, and Liberia.  What are these called?

• Flags of convenience

• Maritime flags

• International flags

This cruise employee typically handles general administrative details, including handling currency exchange rates and guest fees and charges onboard.  

• Purser

• cruise director

• food and beverage manager

Today, cruise ships offer a wider variety of amenities, including pools, fitness classes, entertainment areas, education classes, and a variety of sports compared to cruise ships in the 1980s.

• True

• False

Resorts are hotels that incorporate specialized services in a location designed for rest and relaxation. Traditionally, resort hotels were located in more remote areas, creating a situation where guests were "captured guests" in the sense that there were no other hospitality or tourism sites close by. This meant that resorts had to provide not only lodging and food to guests, but also other services and activities to keep individuals entertained and happy during their stay. 

• True

• False

All-inclusive resorts are one particular type of destination resort. With all-inclusive resorts, the guest pays a fixed price in order to enjoy all or most of the amenities offered by the resort. 

• True

• False

A destination resort draws guests because of the resort, not because of the town or natural area that it may (or may not) be near. The resort offers everything (lodging, food, entertainment, activities, shopping, and so on) that a guest needs so the guest does not have to leave the resort.

• True

• False