CRUISE SHIP

INDUSTRY

THE REEMERGENCE AND

INNOVATION OF WATER TRAVEL IN
THE LATER PART OF THE CENTURY
GREATLY INCREASED THE NUMBER
OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
WHO AVAIL OF THIS MODE OF
TRANSPORTATION.

INDUSTRY PROFILE

Careers in cruise ships are among the most

sought-after jobs by hospitality students. The
industry provides decent pay and enables its
employees to travel all over the world.

Cruise ship in this era serve as floating

vacation liners.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CRUISE

LINE INDUSTRY
Ships changed very little during
the first half of this century.
Although engine efficiency
improved, passenger staterooms,
public lounges, and deck space on a
cruise ship built in the 1950s were
not much different than those on
the Titanic.

Cruise ships in this era serve as floating

vacation liners.
Ships have been used in traveling
throughout the ages.
In the early 1900s, transatlantic voyages
were introduced for travel and trade.
During that time, ocean liners were
expensive and only the wealthy can afford
to travel first class. A vast majority of the
travelers who cannot afford first-class
travel were assiged to the steerage class.
Steerage refers to the lowest decks in a
ship and only offer basic amenities.

The decline of the popularity of water

transport was brought about by the
introduction of commercial airplanes.
However, the cruise industry
flourished again with the introduction
of leisure travel. Cruise ship
repositioned themselves by offering
leisure activities to their passengers.
The industrys popularity reached new
heights with the introduction of mega
ships in the 1990s.

MARKET PERSPECTIVE

A cruise ship is a stress-free and hassle free

vacation.
It provides a new experience to vacationers
as this differs from their usual vacation
habits.
Cruises offers different activities inside the
sip, such as swimming, jogging, shows and
other recreational activities.
Cruises facilitate socialization and
networking.
A cruise is ideal for special occasions, like
honeymoons, anniversaries, and rekindling
and renewing of relationships.

A cruise provides a brief overview of

historical and learning experiences from one
port to another. In-house experts, such as
port and shopping lecturers, provide
passengers with information about the places
included in the cruise itinerary.
In the advent of highly sophisticated
technology, cruises offer a safe travel
experience. Sea vessels ensure guest safety
and security.
The cruise package price is generally all
inclusive. Passengers will know how much
their vacation will cost.

CLASSIFICATION OF CRUISE SHIP

Size

Gross registered
Tonnage

Passenger Capacity

Very small

Under 10,000

Not exceeding 200

Small

10,000-20,000

200-500

Medium

20,000-50,000

500-1,200

Large

50,000-70,000

1,200-2,000

Megaship

More than 70,000

More than 2,000

CRUISE SHIP FACILITIES

1. STATEROOM SPACE
If hotels have guestrooms, a cruise ship has a stateroom or a
cabin. Ship staterooms are usually extremely compact but all
spaces are well utilized to answer all the guests need.
There are three types of ship staterooms:
A. Outside staterooms are meant for guests who may have a
preference for an ocean view. Since most of the spaces in
cruise ships are well utilized, this type of room does not give
off a feeling of smallness due to its ocean view.
B. Inside staterooms are cheaper than outside staterooms since
they do not have windows. To create a bigger space for the
room, several deign methods have been employed by cruise
ships, like the use of colors, patterns, and mirrors.
C. As with hotels, suites are the most expensive rooms on a
ship. Today, suites in cruise ships may be comparable to
land-based hotels. Services and facilities inside the room are
highly personalized to exceed guest expectations.

2. PRIVATE SPACE
Private spaces are reserved for the ships personnel. These
include the crews cabins, cafeteria, gym and recreational
facilities, the bridge where the vessel is controlled, the
gallery or kitchen, and machine areas.

3. PUBLIC SPACES
These are areas dedicated to passengers usage. The public
areas in cruise ships are similar with those of land-based
hotels. The following are the areas that comprise the public
area section of cruise ships.
Reception Area
Similar to a hotel lobby, the reception area in cruise ships has
several offices. These offices have direct contact with guests.
Dining Room
This is where the guests meals are served. Similar to the food
and beverage outlets typical in land-based hotels, the size of
the dining area usually depends on the carrying capacity of
the vessel.

Showroom
This serves as the ships venue for entertainment
and business functions, such as conventions,
conferences, and meetings.
Pool Area
One of the many recreation centers in cruise ships,
this area also has food and beverage outlets and
relaxation areas for the passengers.
Gym, Spa, and Sports Facilities
Just like in land based hotels and resorts, cruise
ships provide complete gym services, like aerobics
programs, yoga, and weight machines.
Childrens Area
This area offers babysitting services to a wide range
of age groups. As compared with land-based hotels,
this service may only be availed in top land based as
part of their highly personalized services.

Gift shop

The gift shop sells both souvenir items and sundries

Bigger vessels may even have dresses and jewelries
by designer labels.
Clinic
Maritime law requires any vessel that carries more
than 100 passengers to have a physician on board,
often assisted by one or more nurses.
Internet Center
This is similar to business centers in land-based hotels
and is an important feature of cruise ships since
communication is hard to get by at sea.
Casino Operations
Casino operations are usually legal on ships; most
cruise vessels boast of casinos where clients can play
a wide selection of card games, slot machines, and
others.

PHILIPPINE SETTING

Philippines ferry and passenger ferries are

the life blood for traveling in and among
the Philippine Islands.With 7,107 islands
to explore, it is almost impossible not to
experience a trip or two in one of the
many forms that a ferry can take.
Whether you need to travel short
distances or extremely long distances
there is a Philippines ferry to suit you and
your budget.

For short distances the most common Philippine

passenger ferry is the bancaand can be found just about
on or near to every beach in the Philippines. You will be
able to negotiate a fare with the captain prior to your
voyage. Have a look here for more information onbanca
boats.
All the major cities can be reached by a Philippines ferry
of some description. The major ports are Manila, Cebu,
Zamboanga and Davao, from these ports you can get to
just about any island in the Philippines. The Philippine
ferries that ply this particular route are some of the
super ferries and can take up to 46 hours or more,
depending on weather conditions.
The Philippines ferry services has really opened up the
opportunity to discover the many islands in the Visayas,
which helps local businesses and communities by bringing
in tourist money that was not available prior to the
Philippines ferries.

WHY TRAVEL BY PHILIPPINES FERRY

Traveling by Philippines ferries is an economical way for

budget conscious travelers to get around.
It is also a fantastic way to see areas of the country that
would be impossible to see by air or land travel. You have
the chance to also mingle with the extremely friendly
Filipino people. A ferry trip is all part of your adventure,
treat it as one an you will have risked nothing. Having said
that long trips on boats may not be every ones ideal way
for getting from a to b.
Philippines passenger ferries have not had a great safety
record in the past, so it is always a good idea to have an
idea about what the weather is up to between your port of
disembarking and destination is, if it looks like it may be a
bit rough and stormy, particularly in the monsoon season
then postpone or take an airplane.

WHERE DO PHILIPPINES FERRIES TRAVEL TO?

From Manila the major ports or islands you

can travel to by Philippines passenger ferry
are Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu, Leyte,
Lubang, Marinduque, Masbate, Mindanao,
Mindoro, Negros, Palawan, Panay, Romblon
and Samar. This is not an exhaustive list but
does cover the major ports.
From these major ports or islands you can
take other Philippine ferries to smaller or
lesser known islands and so forth.

FERRIES ON THE PHILIPPINES

Some of the leading ferries in the Philippines
include the following:
1. Cebu Ferries a sister company of the Super
Cat and Super Ferry, which are all
subsidiaries of the Aboitiz group.
2.
Montenegro Shipping Lines
3. Negros Navigation- Considered the oldest
shipping line in the Philippines. It was
established on July 26, 1932
4. Super Ferry- the second largest shipping
company in the Philippines. It is one of the
major subsidiaries of the Aboitiz group of
companies.

CEBU FERRIES

MONTENEGRO SHIPPING LINES

NEGROS NAVIGATION

SUPER FERRY

CAREER OPPURTUNITIES

The cruise line industry offers

various career paths in the tourism
industry. Cruise ships have landbased and sea-based operations
from which a person can choose
his/her career.
The sea-based operations may be
divided into bridge and hotel
operations.

1. BRIDGE

The captain has the final authority on the

ship
The deputy captain is the second-incommand and is in charge in absence of
the captain.
The chief engineer oversees all the
mechanical equipment, such as the
engines, electrical systems, lightning,
plumbing, waste management, on-board
climate control, and the maintenance or
repair of the ship itself.

The chief medical officer, or

doctor, tends to the health of
the passengers and the crew.
The chief radio or
communications officer oversees
in-room satellite TV
programming, ship-to-shore
phone calls, Internet service,
and all other shipboard
communication systems.

HOTEL

The hotel manager ensures that all hotel

operations on the ship are properly
implemented.
As with the front desk personnel of a hotel,
the purser is in charge in all phases of guest
stay, like welcoming the guest, assisting the
guest, transacting financial matters, and
processing immigration and customs
requirements.
The shore excursion manager/concierge
orchestrates the operation and booking of
port-based packages.

The cruise director provides the guests with onboard activities and entertainment.
The executive chef manages the French kitchen
brigade on the ship.
The head housekeeper of chief steward manages
the sanitation of all staterooms, public spaces,
and private spaces.
The food and beverage manager oversees the
dining team, which is composed of the maitre, d
hotel, table captains, waiters/waitresses, busboys,
bartenders, drink servers, and wine stewards.
The chief radio or communications officer oversees
in-room satellite TV programming, ship-to-shore
phone calls, Internet service, and all other
shipboard communication systems.