Need Help....Funny Cruise Lingo

[BallFour4]

Hi,

 

 

 

There are the "one uppers" people who try to be one up on you eg. "this is our 4000th cruise" or "we are Krypton class" (insert cruise line loyalty programme rating)

 

 

 

Pete

 

 

Love these. On the Magic in February I decided to not be specific when a table mate asked how many cruises we'd been on.

One couple bragged about this was their first platinum cruise and they had all the perks, benefits, etc. She had no idea how many my wife and I had cruised on until we saw her the last sea day at Guest Services and the staff member behind the counter told us she remembered us from our milestone cruise.

I'd rather be Aluminum status and have them serve free Coors Light.

 

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[Vampire Parrot]

SLF = Self-Loading Freight = Passengers (Also used by airlines)

 

VP

[Nanobot]

in the marine industry it is common to refer to passengers as 'super cargo' because of the extra effort needed to load, care for, and offload them.

 

And to AZ Ocean Lover: the way to avoid that in the future is: You can put a boat on a ship but you cannot put a ship on a boat.

 

Although, there are exceptions such as a heavy lift ship designed to transport smaller ships. M/V Tern is an example http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:367054/mmsi:306029000/imo:8000977/vessel:TERN

[wishIweretravelling]

Two I heard on my last cruise: "whingers"--people who complain all the time about everything. I think this might be an Aussie word.

 

"badgers"--lecturers, entertainers, gentleman hosts, etc. who mix with the passengers but are employed or quasi-employed by the cruise line. term is taken from the fact that they wear badges.

[Enforcer]

Two I heard on my last cruise: "whingers"--people who complain all the time about everything. I think this might be an Aussie word.

 

Hi,

 

It's a very old English word but it is used in Australian lingo (the convicts must have stolen it :):):) )

 

Pete

[808lady]

Referring to the next day's agenda sheets that are placed in your cabin in the evening to help you plan tomorrow's activities.

[BlueCollarCruiser]

Two I heard on my last cruise: "whingers"--people who complain all the time about everything. I think this might be an Aussie word.

 

It is spelled whine in America. Whiners. Whining. Whined. "You want some cheese with that whine?" etc

 

I think the "g" comes from the same place as the "u" does in "colour" or "behaviour".

[jmf123]

Hump cabins, towel animals, OBC. :) And how about that list of passenger questions, such as 'does the crew sleep on board?"!

[EatonDoolittle]

It is spelled whine in America. Whiners. Whining. Whined. "You want some cheese with that whine?" etc

 

I think the "g" comes from the same place as the "u" does in "colour" or "behaviour".

 

Nope.

It's Whinge often misspelled as Winge, rhymes with hinge... Google it, I did.

 

The meaning is pretty much the same the whine, tho.

[CanadaDeb]

Did someone mention frequent floaters? I like that one :)

[navybankerteacher]

It is spelled whine in America. Whiners. Whining. Whined. "You want some cheese with that whine?" etc

 

I think the "g" comes from the same place as the "u" does in "colour" or "behaviour".

 

No, it is a totally different word: while Americans often whine about things, whinging can only be done with a British (or, perhaps, Commonwealth) accent.

[Enforcer]

No, it is a totally different word: while Americans often whine about things, whinging can only be done with a British (or, perhaps, Commonwealth) accent.

 

Hi,

 

I have heard many Americans "whinging" and "whining" the only real difference is the pitch!

 

Pete

[OzKiwiJJ]

Hi,

 

It's a very old English word but it is used in Australian lingo (the convicts must have stolen it :):):) )

 

Pete

 

It was often used in the context of "whinging POMs". :p ;) :D

 

Usually about British immigants who always complained that things were so much better "back home".

 

But I haven't heard that for some years now.

Edited June 25, 2016 by OzKiwiJJ

[Enforcer]

It was often used in the context of "whinging POMs". :p ;) :D

 

Usually about British immigants who always complained that things were so much better "back home".

 

But I haven't heard that for some years now.

 

Hi,

 

I love Pomegranates, especially in some of the salads that I make.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

Pete :D:p

[cruzincurt]

Balcony snobs

 

Once you've had one, it's tough to go back.

 

Washy-washy.

[iheartbda]

Cruise line cheerleaders.

[6boysnana]

Good morning,

What about the announcement codes you hear like Bright Star? I would like to review those again. I have seen a list before but it has been awhile.

 

Is there a term concerning the horn blasts usually heard at sail away?

 

Fun thread.

 

6boysnana

[6boysnana]

I thought of another. Shellbacks from the equator crossing ceremony.

 

6boysnana

[mrsfuzzmo]

I thought of another. Shellbacks from the equator crossing ceremony.

 

6boysnana

 

What is this? I don't know this term. Can you explain further?

[mrsfuzzmo]

Good morning,

What about the announcement codes you hear like Bright Star? I would like to review those again. I have seen a list before but it has been awhile.

 

Is there a term concerning the horn blasts usually heard at sail away?

 

Fun thread.

 

6boysnana

 

Battle of the Horns. If passengers are lucky enough to experience one, they will never forget it. DCL is especially fun for this! We were on the Magic (only plays When You Wish Upon A Star) but as we were sailing out past the Dream (I think) they had six or seven different songs. It was amazing.

[6boysnana]

What is this? I don't know this term. Can you explain further?

 

 

If I remember correctly shellbacks are the people on board that are crossing the equator for the first time. King Neptune played a part in the ceremony and we received a certificate following the very messy show.

It was very well attended and fun to watch.

 

6boysnana

[marco]

Whichever lounge we decide has the best music for dancing for us, we refer to as

"the cha-cha palace" regardless of what ship or line we're on.

[chengkp75]

If I remember correctly shellbacks are the people on board that are crossing the equator for the first time. King Neptune played a part in the ceremony and we received a certificate following the very messy show.

It was very well attended and fun to watch.

 

6boysnana

 

No, pollywogs are the ones crossing for the first time, shellbacks have crossed before.

[Mimi19510]

All this info is amusing and informative. I was on a thread and posters were talking about getting on board early and using the acronym FTTP. I did ask what that stood for but no reply. Anyone?

[navybankerteacher]

All this info is amusing and informative. I was on a thread and posters were talking about getting on board early and using the acronym FTTP. I did ask what that stood for but no reply. Anyone?

 

I think you are referring to FTTF - "Faster To The Fun" - where you can pay extra to be given early boarding --- just one more cheesy mone-grubbing program to get some people to pay more so they can make others wait longer.