Introduction to Cruise Line Operation

A cruise is best defined as:

• A military voyage by ship

• A journey on a large ship for pleasure

• A cargo transportation service

• A short boat ride in rivers

A cruise ship is mainly used for:

• Fishing voyages

• Transporting heavy cargo

• Pleasure voyages for passengers

• Naval training

The first shipping company offering regularly scheduled service from the United States began in:

• 1812

• 1818

• 1830

• 1850

Steamships dominated the transatlantic market during the:

• 1820s

• 1830s

• 1840s

• 1850s

The concept of the “superliner” began in the:

• Early 19th century

• Early 20th century

• 1930s

• 1960s

The Titanic sank in:

• 1908

• 1910

• 1912

• 1914

Which factor marked the decline of transatlantic passenger business in the 1950s–60s?

• Oil shortage

• Increase in air travel and nonstop flights to Europe

• Lack of passenger demand

• Government restrictions

Modern cruise industry began during the:

• 1920s

• 1940s

• 1960s

• 1980s

Which is part of Culinary Reinvention?

• Rock climbing walls

• Specialty restaurants

• LED lighting entertainment

• LRAD technology

Which is part of Activity Reinvention?

• Water-slide parks

• Larger staterooms

• Fire safety upgrades

• Tender passengers offshore