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How to Navigate a Cruise Ship (Tips & Tricks)

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👁️ 623 views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 1:09
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

unless you're in the Navy getting around a cruise ship can be complicated even if you're a seasoned Cruiser it's super easy to get lost

the starboard side of a ship refers to the right side of the ship when you're facing the bow

Port is four letters and left is four letters and that's how I keep track of that one

Creator's Tips & Advice

Remember that forward means toward the front (bow) and aft means toward the back (stern)
Don't always pick a room on the port side expecting an ocean view, as ships can dock on either side

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting lost on a cruise shipUse the ship's maps on every floor and remember the basic terminology (forward, aft, port, starboard)

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to understand and remember the parts of a cruise ship (bow, stern, port, starboard)
QHow to navigate a cruise ship without getting lost

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