Frequently Asked Questions About Cruising.

 

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CRUISING

Which is the best cruise line?

Should I check my bags before boarding?

Where will I experience the least amount of motion on the ship?

Who owns the various cruise lines?

Can I visit Europe without flying?

Is it better to book a shore excursion through the cruise line? 

SHIPS

What is the biggest cruise ship?

What was the first cruise ship?

How many miles per gallon do cruise ships get?

What are azipods?

What is the difference between an ocean liner and a cruise ship?

What is gross tonnage?

What do stabilizers do?

Why aren't cruise ships top heavy?

What is a bulbous bow and what does it do?

What are knots?

HOW CRUISE SHIPS OPERATE

Who drives the ship when the captain is not on the bridge?

What is the role of the pilot on a cruise ship?

How do passengers find out about cruise ship safety procedures?

How do they decide where a cruise ship will stop?

What is the Jones Act?

What are sea trials?

 

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