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Styles of Ship
The architecture of classic ocean liners are sleek, and they are built to knife away through the
ocean waves.
Most classic ocean liners are small compared to the size of modern liners. Although several
liners are as big as some of the larger contemporary ships.
Tapered, knife-like hulls gave way to broader and boxier vessel, but still has an attractive design.
Built to accommodate uniformly sized staterooms and the numerous activity venues that the
modern cruise vacation experience requires.
The contemporary cruise ship can accommodate 5,000 passengers or more and has 12 or more
decks.
1. Small Ships
a. Most of which can accommodate fewer than 200 passengers.
b. The cruise lines that rely on small ships cruising often focus on education, soft
adventure, and/or luxury experiences.
2. Full-Rigged Sailing Ships
a. These vessels are technologically sophisticated, with computers controlling sails.
b. The crew and even passengers’ volunteers rig the sails.
3. Masted Sailing Ships
a. The ships have motors, just in case the wind dies down.
b. People who sail on such ships want an experience rooted in other times, when
billowing cloth and the romance of the sea were what sailing was all about.
4. River Cruise Ship
a. It is also called paddle wheeler.
b. Often modelled after the great steamboats of the 19th century.
c. These vessels permit passengers to experience great river systems.
d. Modern-style riverboats are popular vehicles for experiencing legendary rivers
like; the Rhine, the Danube, and the Nile,
5. Barges
a. Passenger barges are usually luxurious, affording a pampered and leisurely
discovery of the countryside.
6. Ferries
a. Usually we don’t think of a ferry trip as a cruise.
b. In Europe (especially in Northern Europe), many ferries provide an overnight or
even multiday, cruise like experience, with private staterooms, glitzy
entertainment, and bountiful dining.
7. Multipurpose Ships
a. Some vessels, like those that sail the fjordlines west coast of Norway, serve many
functions.
b. They carry cargo, transport passengers between close-by villages and they also
serve as cruise ships for leisure travelers too.
8. Miscellaneous
a. Many unusual forms of water transportation provide cruise like vacations.
b. It’s possible for a leisure traveler to book passage on freighter.
c. The itineraries are unpredictable and the entertainment are non-existent.
A. Classic Ships
a. Uses more woods, brass and other natural materials.
b. Modest-sized public areas.
c. Average speed of 30 knots.
d. Nostalgic Appearance.
e. Hulls have deep drafts; some ports are therefore inaccessible and/or require
tendering.
f. Small windows or portholes.
g. A number of obstructed staterooms.
h. Unusual flow of pedestrian inside the ship.
i. Staterooms with balcony is rare.
j. Smaller swimming pool.
k. Promenade decks are more common
l. Many different-sized staterooms; staterooms are relatively large
B. Contemporary Ships
a. Synthetic materials are more commonly use.
b. Large public areas.
c. Average speed of 20 to 25 knots
d. Modern appearance
e. Hulls have shallow drafts; ports more accessible.
f. Larger Windows
g. Fewer obstructed view staterooms.
h. More accessible routes for pedestrian inside the ship.
i. Staterooms with balcony is numerous.
j. Larger swimming pools
k. Promenade decks are less common
l. More standard size staterooms; some staterooms are much smaller compared to
the classic ships.
Sizing of the Ships
Space Ratio
The space ratio number conveys the “space” or “elbow room” each person will have.
The space ratio of a vessel is determined by dividing the GRT by passenger’s capacity.
For example:
If a vessel has a 30,000 GRT and carry 1,000 passengers, its space ratio is 30.
Formula:
Space Ratio= GRT/Pax = 30,000/1,000 = 30
Deck Plan is the drawing representing the location of the decks, public rooms, cabins, etc of a
cruise ship
Usually, the higher the deck in on the ship, the higher the category and price.