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[justchar]

So I'm still fairly new to Cruise Critic...can someone please let me know what all the abbreviations mean? I've read several, but have not been able to figure out what they mean. For example...TA, DH, DS, etc. Thanks for the help!

 

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Edited March 10, 2014 by justchar

[comxkid]

So I'm still fairly new to Cruise Critic...can someone please let me know what all the abbreviations mean? I've read several, but have not been able to figure out what they mean. For

 

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DH - Darling (Dear) Husband

DW - Darling (Dear) Wife

DD - Darling (Dear) Daughter

DS - Darling (Dear) Son

 

TA - Travel Agent - Per Forum guidelines do not mention any TA names.

 

To get you started......and welcome.

Edited March 10, 2014 by comxkid

[dacsmom]

TA = travel agent

DH = dear husband/darling husband

DS = dear son/darling son

DD = dear daughter/darling daughter

OH= other half

SIL = son in law/sister in law

MDR = main dining room

OV = ocean view

CC = cruise critic or credit card

C&A = Crown & Anchor (Royal Caribbean's Loyalty Program)

FCC = future Cruise Credit

NCC = next cruise credit

FOS = Freedom of the Seas

IOS = Independence of the Seas

OBC = On Board Credit

Edited March 10, 2014 by dacsmom

[mjldvlks]

TA: Travel Agent or Transatlantic cruise -- context should easily make it clear which [usually]

[Realtor at Sea]

TA = travel agent

DS = dear son

DH = dear husband

 

Others???

[Realtor at Sea]

Forgot to say "Welcome to CC!" You will find a wealth of information here.

[Iaminspired]

So I'm still fairly new to Cruise Critic...can someone please let me know what all the abbreviations mean? I've read several, but have not been able to figure out what they mean. For example...TA, DH, DS, etc. Thanks for the help!

 

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TA is travel agent

 

Ships are often abbreviated to the first letter of their main name plus OS for "of the seas" for example EOS is Explorer of the Seas.

 

Welcome!

[justchar]

Thank you everyone who has responded! It was all great help!

 

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[KeywestK]

Welcome to CC. Looks like you got some good info to get you started. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to post them. This is, for the most part, a terrific community of folks:):cool:

[1160451]

DJ is a Dinner Jacket

TUX Tuxedo

 

But any mention if these and formal night dining in MDR will start the usual tirade which is the blight of every forum ......:)

[LetsGetWet!]

TA is travel agent or TransAtlantic

Ships are often abbreviated to the first letter of their main name plus OS for "of the seas" for example EOS is Explorer of the Seas. or Enchantment of the Seas.

 

Welcome!

Sometimes those abbreviations don't always work as well as one would hope! :)

[1160451]

What a coincidence, I was just reading the P and O UK site and came across the term...SWIMBO.......

Now I have never seen that, so Googled it and it stands for......

"She who must be obeyed ".......which is odd as where has the I gone.......:-)

[lawgirl]

Thought of another.... X is Celebrity cruise line.

[LetsGetWet!]

What a coincidence, I was just reading the P and O UK site and came across the term...SWIMBO.......

Now I have never seen that, so Googled it and it stands for......

"She who must be obeyed ".......which is odd as where has the I gone.......:-)

From other sites I've been on:

TNSTAAFL - there's no such thing as a free lunch

IANAL - I am not a lawyer

 

:)

[1160451]

Wow.....no such thing as a free lunch ...that's one I am going to use soon...:-)

[LetsGetWet!]

Meanwhile, the often-used three-letter abbreviations for the ships are often less than clear and useful. :)

 

AOS = Allure of the Seas, or Adventure of the Seas, or soon Anthem of the Seas

 

EOS = Explorer of the Seas, or Enchantment of the Seas

 

LOS = Legend of the Seas, or Liberty of the Seas

 

MOS = Mariner of the Seas, or Majesty of the Seas

 

ROS = Rhapsody of the Sea, or Radiance of the Seas

 

SOS = Serenade of the Seas, or Splendour of the Seas

 

VOS = Vision of the Seas, or Voyager of the Seas

[reallyitsmema]

So I'm still fairly new to Cruise Critic...can someone please let me know what all the abbreviations mean? I've read several, but have not been able to figure out what they mean. For example...TA, DH, DS, etc. Thanks for the help!

 

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Welcome to cruise critic. There is actually a list in the FAQ section of cruise critic that has a very extensive list of all the abbreviations that are common. You will find that some people make up their own as they go and you might have to ask what they are talking about.

 

Here is a link for you to the list.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_acronyms

 

You will also see people use the two letter abbreviation for the ships since some of them start with the same letter. The two letter abbreviations make it much easier since they are unique to each ship.

[LetsGetWet!]

Welcome to cruise critic. There is actually a list in the FAQ section of cruise critic that has a very extensive list of all the abbreviations that are common. You will find that some people make up their own as they go and you might have to ask what they are talking about.

 

Here is a link for you to the list.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_acronyms

 

You will also see people use the two letter abbreviation for the ships since some of them start with the same letter. The two letter abbreviations make it much easier since they are unique to each ship.

Thanks, hadn't seen that list...

[iheartbda]

What a coincidence, I was just reading the P and O UK site and came across the term...SWIMBO.......

Now I have never seen that, so Googled it and it stands for......

"She who must be obeyed ".......which is odd as where has the I gone.......:-)

Maybe the explanation was wrong and it should have been, "she who, instantly, must be obeyed".:D

[ahecht]

So I'm still fairly new to Cruise Critic...can someone please let me know what all the abbreviations mean? I've read several, but have not been able to figure out what they mean. For example...TA, DH, DS, etc. Thanks for the help!

 

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See http://boards.cruisecritic.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_acronyms

[4cats,1dog]

OP- Original Poster.

[Cruzin-K]

YMMV - Your mileage may vary :)

[jndsilver31]

DJ is a Dinner Jacket

TUX Tuxedo

 

But any mention if these and formal night dining in MDR will start the usual tirade which is the blight of every forum ......:)

 

You so right about that.

[Spurschick]

WJ windjammer - doesn't seem to be on the acronym page but then I might be blind;)

 

Welcome and enjoy:)

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

WWYD = what would you do?

 

MIL = mother in law

FIL = father in law

SIL or DIL = son/sister in law or daughter in law

 

GS can be confusing....either GRAND SUITE or grandson...depending on context.

 

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