Cuizer2 Posted August 26, 2015 #51 Share Posted August 26, 2015 What is the "hump" People talk about getting cabins on, or aft, of the hump all the time. Widest part of ship?? On the Radiance, Voyager, Freedom and Oasis class ships (Royal Caribbean) there is a part of the ship that sticks out from the side of the ships (I am not referring to the hot tubs). Because these balconies stick out from the side of the ship, the balconies are more private and thus more desirable. These balconies are also sometimes a little bigger. At any rate, that part of the ship is often referred to as the hump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusratLove Posted January 12, 2016 #52 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Most of us, myself included, learned the "cruise lingo" right here at Cruise Critic so I think it would be a nice way of letting newbies learn the correct terms when asking questions about their upcoming cruise. I'll start. Please feel free to add to the list. A floor on a cruise ship is called a DECK. Rooms on ships are called cabins or staterooms. The bathroom is called, The Head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted January 12, 2016 #53 Share Posted January 12, 2016 The bathroom is called, The Head. Then what is that part of the body above the neck called? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Peanut Posted February 18, 2016 #54 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I always wondered why we don't just say front, back, left, and right for ships. We do for road vehicles and bikes. Sometimes people slip up and say front or back anyway, even though they know the nautical lexicon, out of habit. Another curiosity: Why is left called port if we don't always get off that side of the ship? Why is right called starboard if there is no board with a star on it? Good trick about port = left, but can you remember when you are facing forward or aft if you are on a cabin deck? Why do we drive on the parkway and park on the drive way? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnik Posted March 25, 2016 #55 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Why do we drive on the parkway and park on the drive way? :cool: I love that one! There's actually a logical answer to that paradox, but I won't ruin the joke by explaining it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Peanut Posted March 28, 2016 #56 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I love that one! There's actually a logical answer to that paradox, but I won't ruin the joke by explaining it :D Oh please explain!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnik Posted March 28, 2016 #57 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Oh please explain!! :D OK, well, you did ask for it so: A parkway is a highway through a park or park-like setting. The Don Valley Parkway in my home town is a classic example. We all know what a driveway is, but its origins go back to the horse-and-carriage days. Your fancy guests would drive up in their carriage to the front door or a side door with a portico, entering the house directly. The verb park also goes back to the horse-drawn age. You'd "park" your waggon as you would "park" your car. So that's how you can park in a driveway and drive on a parkway. Like I said, explaining it ruins the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLERO2 Posted March 29, 2016 #58 Share Posted March 29, 2016 If you guys are into funny stuff on cruises, check out a book called "Take a load off" by Edgar Sparrow. There are two really funny poems in the book about cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Peanut Posted March 30, 2016 #59 Share Posted March 30, 2016 OK, well, you did ask for it so: A parkway is a highway through a park or park-like setting. The Don Valley Parkway in my home town is a classic example. We all know what a driveway is, but its origins go back to the horse-and-carriage days. Your fancy guests would drive up in their carriage to the front door or a side door with a portico, entering the house directly. The verb park also goes back to the horse-drawn age. You'd "park" your waggon as you would "park" your car. So that's how you can park in a driveway and drive on a parkway. Like I said, explaining it ruins the fun. Well I never knew that! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourDoctor Posted May 17, 2016 #60 Share Posted May 17, 2016 This is a great thread, thanks for sharing so much stuff, you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansasrookie Posted September 25, 2016 #61 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Thanks for those posts great information for this newbie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0el Posted December 14, 2016 #62 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I use ""The ship left port" to remind me that port is left. And port wine is red, so the red running lights are on the port side. And also the accent on the rugs in the hallways are red on the port side. One last one is red, right, returning. The channel leading to the docks are marked by red and green buoys. When the ship is heading to the docks, the pilot keeps the red buoys on the right side of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted December 21, 2016 #63 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I use ""The ship left port" to remind me that port is left. And port wine is red, so the red running lights are on the port side. And also the accent on the rugs in the hallways are red on the port side. One last one is red, right, returning. The channel leading to the docks are marked by red and green buoys. When the ship is heading to the docks, the pilot keeps the red buoys on the right side of the ship. That is good, 'cause you would not want the red buoys on the wrong side of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agavegirl1 Posted December 23, 2016 #64 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Learning a little from my Marine Hubby... A Golden Shellback is someone (who has been through the ceremony) after crossing the Equator at the 180th parallel (International Dateline). He is. I am merely a slimy pollywog having never been on a ship that wasn't permanently docked and turned into a museum. Captains go out of their way to cross at this point apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolyCityGamecock Posted January 24, 2017 #65 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Ocean Air Shrinkage is a thing? I have never heard of this. Too wild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capncarp Posted March 22, 2017 #66 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Ocean Air Shrinkage is a thing? I have never heard of this. Too wild! After a couple of sea days at the buffet, I mean rail, your clothes will absorb the salt air and commence to shrinking. Just you watch!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john889 Posted March 24, 2017 #67 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks for info. sbobet mobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wants to cruise Posted March 25, 2017 #68 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I use ""The ship left port" to remind me that port is left. And port wine is red, so the red running lights are on the port side. And also the accent on the rugs in the hallways are red on the port side. One last one is red, right, returning. The channel leading to the docks are marked by red and green buoys. When the ship is heading to the docks, the pilot keeps the red buoys on the right side of the ship. Unless you are in an area that is "Port to Port to Port"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankshot Posted April 6, 2017 #69 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Also; The Forcastle (Fos'cil)..sp..is the area on the Bow where the wenches are located. The Bow is forward and Aft is the stern or Fantail. Midships is just that. You are supposed to walk forward on the Starboard side and Aft on Port. It's not a ceiling it's an overhead and the Bridge is where the ship is controlled. It's not called a bathroom it's a head. "Passing with flying colors" means the ship is flying all its flags. "Let the cat out of the bag" was a form of punishment using a form of whip called the cat of 9-tails. Being keel hauled dragged you under the ship so barnacles would cut you. Happy Sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtsyCraftsy Posted April 6, 2017 #70 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Great thread for us first-timers! My question: Can someone explain "muster"? I get the idea that it's a general gathering of [everyone onboard?] at [some pre-determined time and location?] for the purpose of [practicing evacuation drill? explanation of safety procedures á la the pre-flight flight attendant lecture? seeing the life boats?] If it helps, I'm booked on the Holland America Amsterdam in September for a 14-day trip to Alaska and back from Seattle. Thanks muchly ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted April 6, 2017 #71 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Great thread for us first-timers! My question: Can someone explain "muster"? I get the idea that it's a general gathering of [everyone onboard?] at [some pre-determined time and location?] for the purpose of [practicing evacuation drill? explanation of safety procedures á la the pre-flight flight attendant lecture? seeing the life boats?] If it helps, I'm booked on the Holland America Amsterdam in September for a 14-day trip to Alaska and back from Seattle. Thanks muchly ... mus·ter ˈməstər/verb 1.assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle.synonyms:assemble, mobilize, rally, raise, summon, gather (together), mass, collect, convene, call up, call to arms, recruit, conscript, draft; archaiclevy[*]2.collect or assemble (a number or amount)."he could fail to muster a majority" noun 1.a formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection, display, or exercise.synonyms:roll call, assembly, rally, meeting, gathering, assemblage, congregation, convention; More 2. a group of peacocks."the sound was like the cry of a muster of peacocks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtsyCraftsy Posted April 6, 2017 #72 Share Posted April 6, 2017 mus·ter ˈməstər/verb 1.assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle.synonyms:assemble, mobilize, rally, raise, summon, gather (together), mass, collect, convene, call up, call to arms, recruit, conscript, draft; archaiclevy 2.collect or assemble (a number or amount)."he could fail to muster a majority" noun 1.a formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection, display, or exercise.synonyms:roll call, assembly, rally, meeting, gathering, assemblage, congregation, convention; More 2. a group of peacocks."the sound was like the cry of a muster of peacocks" Oh, hmmm ... OK, so on a cruise ship, what would they be inspecting? Attire? From what I've read, it didn't sound like it, but ... ?? I mean, I know the dictionary definition "muster" -- I'm trying to find out what it means in terms of a cruise ship. From the sound of some of the messages here, I thought it had something to do with safety and was pretty important, but maybe not? (I'm asking seriously -- I've never cruised before, I've read messages about muster being mandatory, so I'd just like to know what to expect. That's all.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted April 7, 2017 #73 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Oh, hmmm ... OK, so on a cruise ship, what would they be inspecting? Attire? From what I've read, it didn't sound like it, but ... ?? I mean, I know the dictionary definition "muster" -- I'm trying to find out what it means in terms of a cruise ship. From the sound of some of the messages here, I thought it had something to do with safety and was pretty important, but maybe not? (I'm asking seriously -- I've never cruised before, I've read messages about muster being mandatory, so I'd just like to know what to expect. That's all.) Prior to the ship leaving port, all the passengers must report to their muster stations. This is where the passengers would go if they ever hear seven short blasts followed by one long blast of the horn. Before the ship leaves port it is just a drill. Anytime after that, something is seriously wrong, though it does not mean the ship is sinking, but it could mean the ship is sinking. Here are pictures of passengers at their muster stations during the pre-departure drill ... And these two are from the abandon ship drill ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtsyCraftsy Posted April 7, 2017 #74 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Prior to the ship leaving port, all the passengers must report to their muster stations. This is where the passengers would go if they ever hear seven short blasts followed by one long blast of the horn. Before the ship leaves port it is just a drill. Anytime after that, something is seriously wrong, though it does not mean the ship is sinking, but it could mean the ship is sinking. Thanks! That was very helpful (especially the photos). One less thing to worry about / ponder over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtytwo Posted April 7, 2017 #75 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Ok, so who wants to help me understand this one: abaft? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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