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Nautical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bareboat Charter | renting a yacht/boat without professional crew |
| Bow | the front end of a ship |
| Stern | the back of the ship |
| Starboard | the right side of the ship |
| Port side | the left side of the ship |
| Knots | the speed at which a cruise ship is measured (1 knot is equal to 1.5 miles per hour) |
| Galley | the kitchen of a ship |
| Bridge | the navigational and command control center of a ship |
| Gross registered tons (GRT) | a guide to determine size of vessel based on enclosed square footage of usable passenger space. One GRT equals 100 cubic feet of enclosed space. |
| Shore Excursions | land tours at the ports of call solid by the cruise lines or tour companies |
| Aft | near, toward, or at the rear of the ship. |
| Gangway | the entry way onto the ship |
| Tender | a small boat used to shuffle passengers from ship to shore |
| Embarkation | boarding the ship. usually embarkation starts 2 - 4 hours before sailing |
| Disembarking | getting off the ship |
| Berth | a bed on a ship. also a place where a ship docks |
| Deck | a floor of a ship |
| Deck Plans | the map/layout of a ship |
| Port of Call | a place a ship visits |
| Stabilizer | an underwater device that helps reduce a ship's motion |
| Zodiac | large inflatable boat |
| My Number | 347-475-4460 :) |
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