A
Aft – The rear of the ship, also known as the stern.
All aboard – The time to be back on board after going ashore – take note, as the ship won’t wait!
B
Bridge – Where the captain and first officers steer the ship.
Bow – A technical term for the front of the ship.
C
Cruise director – One of the crew members you will see most frequently, who will introduce the rest of the crew, and highlight excursions and activities on board.
D
Deck – Quite simply, the name for the floors of a ship.
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