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WorksheetsChapter 6: Cruising
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Until the 1830s, which of the following was not a principal reason for traveling by water?
trade
immigration
pleasure
war
The company credited with inventing cruising is:
Peninsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
British Cruise Line
White Star
Cunard
The first American cruise ship to set sail from New York City in 1867, was named:
Manhattan
Olympic
Queen Mary
Quaker City
The White Star Line built ships that were quiet, stable, and luxurious. The Titanic was one of these ships, which were the other two built by White Star in the early 1900s.
Lusitania & Athena
Queen Mary & Queen Elizabeth
Olympic & Brittanic
Quaker City and Orient
The average cruise lasts how long?
10 days
4 to 6 days
about 8 days
7 days or less
Air-cruise packages made cruising an option for many passengers because the packages:
did not do well due to high prices of airline tickets
were a marketing tool used by travel agents in the 1950s
were predominantly for Mediterranean cruises
created savings for passengers and made it easier to reach the coast
Currently, the largest cruise line in the industry is:
Royal Caribbean
Carnival
Norwegian
Crystal
Carnival Cruise Lines are the most financially successful netting about ___ percent of sales.
20
25
15
10
For most cruise lines, the largest source of income comes from:
fares
food service
beverage service
casino
The second largest cruise line in the industry is Royal Caribbean which operates two brands, Royal Caribbean International and ___.
Princess Cruises
Disney Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Star Cruises
The average cruise passenger is:
retired
traveling with an average of 2 children
single and traveling solo
about 46 years old and married
A perpetual cruiser is one who spends ___ months aboard different cruise ships each year.
eight to ten
two to three
three to five
six to eight
The mass market segment of the cruise industry generally consists of:
people with income in the $60k-$80k range
people with income in the $30k-$60k range
people with incomes greater than $80k
discount travelers
The middle market segment of the cruise industry has an average cost per person of:
$300-$400 per day
$250-$500 per day
$100-$300 per day
more than $500 per day
The luxury segment of the cruise industry caters to travelers who earn:
$60k-$80k per year
over $80k per year
$25k-$35k per year
$30k-$60k per year
Regional cruises are considered:
friendly with an international atmosphere
to be what cruising is all about, traveling under white sales and being one with nature
the most popular, often specializing in one area such as the Caribbean
having the feel of a small hotel
Coastal cruises provide passengers with an opportunity to:
establish a close knit environment with their fellow travelers
explore hard to reach areas
experience a unique American tradition
visit local ports and experience the local culture and cuisine
River cruises are found throughout the world and European river cruises are known for their:
close knit environment
friendly and international atmosphere
providing an opportunity to experience the local culture and cuisine
providing a chance to explore hard to reach areas
Barge cruises:
cruise inland waterways and canals and offer close knit and personal atmospheres
are the most popular and specialize in one area such as American canals
have the feel of a small hotel
offer passengers a chance to see river locations and a country's heartland
Steamboat cruises:
designed for passengers who want to explore exotic locations such as the Amazon
only cruise during the warm months of April-October
provide a friendly and international atmosphere
provide a unique American experience, providing a chance to see America's heartland
One of the most well-known adventure cruisers is:
Abercrombie and Kent
South Pacific Line
Abercrombie and Fitch
Alaskan Outfitters
A world cruise:
is geared towards families with small children
usually offered only once per year
is inexpensive, sometimes costing less than $100 per day
the ultimate chance to see the world in style
In cruising, the term "crossing" implies:
a cruise that visits the same port of call twice
the point where two ships meet and cross paths during a cruise
a cruise that visits multiple destinations
a cruise that sails across an ocean one way or round trip
Luxury ships delineate themselves from mass market ships by having a crew passenger ratio of:
1 crew member to every 10 guests
1 crew member to every 3.5 guests
1 crew member to every 5 guests
1 crew member to every 1.5 guests
The highest ranking position on a cruise ship is the:
captain
cruise director
hotel manager
food and beverage director
The position on a cruise ship responsible for administration, cruise staff, entertainment, food and beverage and housekeeping is the:
hotel manager
captain
purser
cruise director
The position on a cruise ship responsible for supervising all departments on board except for the deck and engine is the:
hotel manager
chief steward
purser
captain
The position responsible for regulating and accounting for all cleaning supplies, equipment used, cabin services and more is the:
hotel mananger
chief steward
purser
cruise director
One of the most popular cruise destinations in the world is:
Alaska
The Great Barrier Reef
The Baltic
The Caribbean
For sunlight and temperature purposes, Alaskan cruises are only offered:
in the winter
in the summer
in the fall
in the spring
One way cruise lines are becoming more sustainable is they are building ships that use:
nuclear power
hydrogen power
oil instead of coal
solar power
The White Star and Cunard Steam Navigation Company is recognized as the inventor of cruising.
true
false
On April 15, 1912, the ___ collided with an iceberg, and many poorer passengers were locked below deck while the first-class passengers boarded the lifeboats.
Victory
Britannic
Olympic
Titanic
Royal Caribbean Cruises received the Leading Cruise Line in Asia-Pacific award.
true
false
Which of the following key players in the cruise industry is financially the most successful?
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Lines
White Star Line
The ships in the mass market have their own personality that caters to a variety of different guests
true
false
Which of the following statements is true of the middle market?
it consists of smaller ships than the other markets
it often provides discounts
it provides superior meals and attentive service
it generally uses six-star vessels
Which of the following is true of world cruises?
they rely on their sails most of the time
they have limited onboard entertainment
they usually sail close to land
they are totally self-sufficient
The cruise director is the highest-ranking position on a cruise ship, receiving most of the perks.
true
false
The ___ is in charge of all onboard entertainment and activities.
hotel manager
chief purser
cruise director
food and beverage manager
