FURTHER INFORMATION: CRUISING EXPRESSIONS 35 CRUISING EXPRESSIONS Cruising can feel like a whole new world with a whole new language! Below we have translated some common cruise language. AFT The back of the ship. ATRIUM The central guest area on the ship, similar to a hotel's lobby. Here you'll usually find the reception desk and guest services. BERTH/DOCK The dock where the ship ties up to the shore. BRIDGE The navigational control centre where the Captain drives the ship. CABIN/STATEROOM Your room where you sleep, get dressed etc. Your home away from home. CABIN/STATEROOM ATTENDANT The person responsible for maintaining and cleaning your stateroom during your stay on board, also known as a cabin steward. DECK The floor of the ship. A deck plan will show guests what they can find on each deck of the ship. DEBARKATION/DISEMBARKATION The process of leaving the ship at the end of the voyage. EMBARKATION The process of boarding the ship at the start of the voyage. FREE AT SEA NCL's exclusive promotion which offers guests up to 5 Free Offers. GANGWAY Where you walk on and off the ship. GRATUITIES Tips given to staff who clean your stateroom and your servers at speciality restaurants, and of course you are allowed to tip additionally at your own discretion. ITINERARY The schedule of destinations and days at sea. FREESTYLE Norwegian's unique approach to dining, giving you the freedom and flexibility to dine when and where you wish with no set dining times or pre-assigned seating. SHORE EXCURSIONS Pre-arranged tours with reputable local organizations that give you the opportunity to explore a destination. FREESTYLE DAILY Norwegian's daily onboard newsletter delivered each evening that highlights everything happening on board and in the port the following day. MIDSHIP The midpoint of the ship. MUSTER DRILL/STATION A lifeboat safety drill where all guests must follow instructions and learn what to do in an emergency, including knowing where to go to assemble (your muster station). OBC On-board credit that may be available to you based on the promotion at time of booking (or received as a gift) available to spend however you wish during your cruise. PORT The left side of the ship when facing forward. Just remember - 'port' and 'left' both have four letters. REPOSITIONING CRUISE A one-way cruise that begins and ends in different ports as a ship moves from one cruising region to another. SAILAWAY The beginning of your cruise when the ship leaves the port, often accompanied by a sailaway party on deck. SEA DAY A day where the ship stays out at sea and does not visit a port. SPECIALITY RESTAURANT A restaurant onboard, which offers alternative dining to the main restaurant. Reservations are often necessary and dining there can be an added cost. STARBOARD The right side of the ship when facing forward. CRUISE DIRECTOR The senior officer on a cruise ship who oversees all onboard hospitality, entertainment and social events. GENERAL MANAGER/HOTEL DIRECTOR The person in charge of all aspects of the ship's hotel and guest services operations. TRANSFER A bus or taxi ride from the airport or hotel to your docked ship.