CCC Cruise Destinations & Itineraries Flashcards
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Which Caribbean island is known as the 'Culinary Capital of the Caribbean' and is a popular port of call for cruise ships?
Answer: Martinique
Martinique is often called the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean due to its French-influenced cuisine and vibrant food culture.
What is a 'turnaround port' in cruise terminology?
Answer: A port where passengers embark and disembark at the start and end of a cruise
A turnaround port, also called a homeport, is where passengers board at the beginning of the cruise and disembark at the end.
Which Norwegian fjord region is most commonly included in Scandinavian cruise itineraries?
Answer: Geirangerfjord
Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most iconic fjord featured in Norwegian cruise itineraries.
A 'repositioning cruise' typically offers what advantage to passengers?
Answer: Lower fares due to one-way routing between regions
Repositioning cruises move ships between deployment regions and are priced lower because they are one-way voyages with fewer port stops.
Which US port is the busiest cruise homeport in the world by passenger volume?
Answer: Port of Miami
The Port of Miami consistently ranks as the world's busiest cruise port, handling millions of passengers annually.
What does 'tender port' mean in cruise itinerary planning?
Answer: A port where passengers must take small boats ashore because the ship cannot dock
At tender ports, the ship anchors offshore and passengers travel to land via small vessels called tenders due to dock limitations.