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Create a hypothetical organization of a cruise ship highlighting the duties and responsibilities of the staff.

WHAT IS CRUISE?

• (^) A cruise is a holiday during which you travel on a ship or boat and visit a number of places. ( Collins English Dictionary )
• (^) an act or an instance of cruising ( Merriam-Webster )

WHAT IS A CRUISE SHIP?

• A cruise ship is a passenger ship used for

recreational and leisure voyages, in which

the journey itself and the onboard

amenities, attractions, activities and

entertainment options are integrant part of

the cruise experience.

• (^) It is the most common and popularly known type of cruise ship,
• (^) marketed by most of the companies in the sector as floating resorts designed and equipped to suit the needs of the majority of cruise passengers.
• (^) These vessels have a capacity for 850 – 3,000 passengers
• (^) include all sorts of standard resort features, amenities and services, such as restaurants, bars and pubs, nightclubs and discos, shopping areas, theatres and cinemas, galleries and museums, libraries, casinos, personal care areas with gyms and spas, swimming pools and other sport facilities.
• (^) ROYAL CARRIBEAN, CARNIVAL, DISNEY AND NORWEGIAN

MEGA CRUISE SHIP

• (^) A mega cruise ships are able to accommodate more than 5, persons, and they are currently the largest and more sophisticated vessels in the world. Ex. Celebrity Cruises, Princess cruises, Royal Carribean

LUXURY CRUISE SHIP

• (^) Luxury cruise ships are equipped with the most sophisticated and technologically advanced nautical systems, high standard features and luxurious comforts.
• (^) Caters to demands of an exclusive clientele looking for longer itineraries and more exotic destinations around the world.

SMALL CRUISE

Cruise ships with a capacity up to a few hundred passengers onboard, offering more intimate and relaxing experiences in less familiar destinations.

EXPEDITION CRUISE SHIP

• (^) Specially designed ships, or adapted research or icebreaker vessels, operated by specialized companies to offer their customers an exclusive experience in remote destinations.

RIVER CRUISE SHIP

• (^) River cruise ships have a capacity for no more than a few hundred passengers, and are specially designed to navigate rivers and inland waterways.