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Cruising the CaribbeanAn Economic Force in the Region

Class Survey

How many of you have taken a cruise as a vacation?

How many of you would like to take a cruise?

What is appealing about a cruise vacation?

What limitations exist with this type of vacation?

Cruising Definition

A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages the voyage itself and the ship's amenities

are part of the experience, as well as the different destinations along the way

transportation is not the prime purpose, as cruise ships operate mostly on routes that return passengers to their originating port

Cruising the Caribbean Facts

Caribbean #1 cruise destination in world

World industry valued at over $34 billion in 2011

Millions of cruise tourists annually. Eg. From Jan-July 2012, Bahamas welcomed 2.6 million cruise passengers alone!

In North America, cruise market dominated by: Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines

RC Oasis of the Seas is largest ship. 2700 cabins, 6300 passengers and 2100 crew!

Every year, about 13 new ships are built to serve the growing industry

Ever thought of taking a cruise?

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Why do you think cruises are so popular?

Take 5 – In your group, identify as many reasons as possible that can explain why cruising is so popular.

To get started, try to finish this sentence…

Cruises are appealing to many people because…

Record answers in your notebook

Why cruise?

Affordable

Only unpack once

Many length options (2-90+ days)

Many ports of call = many places on one trip

Floating resort, all amenities

No planning

Port tours

Specialty cruises now available

The Passenger

Used to be for wealthy 50+ but this has been changing

Specialty cruises target specific demographics

Family - Disney Cruise Lines

Carnival – Younger passengers

50+ luxury travel, small ships

Singles-only

And so on…

Leaving from….

Most ships leave from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale

Most cruises return to the same port they left from, though some are one way

Ex: cruising from Miami to San Diego via the Panama canal

Ports of Call

Cruise ships will stop for a period of time – less than a day – at destinations

These places are called Ports of Call

The port of call must be equipped to handle the massive cruise ships

Passengers disembark and can engage in various tourist activities on shore

Ports of Call

The busiest port of call is The Bahamas

This is because its short distance from Florida is very convenient for both short and long cruises

Other popular popular ports of call are the US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, the Cayman Islands, and Jamaica

Oasis of the Sea

Oasis of the Seas: World’s Largest Cruise Ship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyn0QNCLC3w&list=PL9oNoOc2PqteTyL9nUXRxfn7ObfqkJIyH&index=30

The downside of Cruising

Cruise ships generate a lot of waste that can result in discharges (sewage) to the marine environment

They also emit air pollutants

Cruise ship waste has the potential to threaten human health and damage aquatic life

The growth of the cruise ship industry has had a negative impact on the hotel industry in the Caribbean, as well as other businesses (restaurants, etc.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl5xYm-0hvo

Cruise Ship Regulations

List 5 environmental regulations that Cruise ships need to follow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjHLORUdpRk