Can accommodate 2,000+ passengers and have 12+ decks.
Small Ships:
Accommodate fewer than 200 passengers.
Resemble oversized yachts, focusing on intimate cruise experiences.
Masted Sailing Ships:
Partly or almost entirely powered by the wind.
Riverboats:
Designed to explore great rivers.
Barges:
Flat-bottomed boats for river and canal transport of heavy goods.
May require tugboats or towboats.
Ferries:
Serve as transportation, with some offering accommodations.
Tankers/Tank Ships:
Designed to transport liquids in bulk (oil, chemicals, LNG, etc.).
Cargo Ship/Freighter:
Carries cargo, goods, and materials between ports.
Handles the bulk of international trade.
Bulk Carrier/Bulk Freighter/Bulker:
Designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo (grains, coal, ore, cement).
Classic vs. Modern Ships
Classic Ships:
Wood, brass, and natural materials.
Modest-sized public areas.
Can travel up to 30 knots.
Nostalgic appearance with deep drafts and small portholes.
Modern Ships:
Synthetic materials and large public areas.
Travel at 20-25 knots with shallow drafts and larger windows.
More standardized stateroom sizes; some may be small.
Sizing Ships
Factors:
Number of staterooms.
Passenger capacity.
Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT).
Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT)
Measures the volume of public spaces on a ship.
Only measures enclosed space available to passengers.
Ship Sizes by GRT and Passenger Count
Very Small: Under 10,000 GRT; under 200 passengers.
Small: 10,000-20,000 GRT; 200-500 passengers.
Medium: 20,000-50,000 GRT; 500-1,200 passengers.
Large: 50,000-70,000 GRT; 1,200-2,000 passengers.
Megaships: 70,000+ GRT; 2,000+ passengers.
Advantages
Larger Ships: Offer more facilities, activities, and choices; stable in water.
Smaller Ships: More intimate atmosphere; can sail into smaller places; easier embarkation/debarkation.
Space Ratio
Determined by dividing the GRT by passenger capacity. For example: \frac{10,000}{200} = 50
Conveys the "space" or "elbow room" per person.
More expensive cruises often have a higher space ratio.
Ship Facilities: Space Types
Stateroom space
Private space (crew area)
Public space
Public Spaces
Reception Area (Purser's Office): Equivalent to a hotel front desk.
Dining Room: For guest meals, with alternative dining rooms on larger ships.
Alternative Dining Areas: Informal buffet-style, often on the Lido Deck.
Showroom: For theatrical productions and entertainment.
Pool Area: May include a Magrodome (glass skylight).
Health Club: Exercise area with equipment.
Children's Area: Services for kids (3-7), tweens (8-12), and teens (13-17).
Gift Shop: Sells jewelry, souvenirs, and clothing.
Medical Facility: Located on the lower deck for guests and crew.
Gaming: Table games, card games, and slot machines (Casino).
Additional Spaces: Theater, library, tour desk, photo gallery, art gallery, function rooms, sports center, lounges, chapel, launderette, cigar rooms, game rooms.
Trends & Latest Innovations
Include theme parks, boxing rings, rock climbing walls, Flowriders, and Aqua Theaters.