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CRUISE LINGO
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Knowledge is Power when Cruising to make it the most Amazing Vacation Experience.

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You’ll be thinking and talking like a seasoned cruiser in no time!


Cruising is truly a lifestyle and cruisers really do have their own lingo and cruise terminology.
Nautical terms are often used, and cruisers love it!

New cruisers can be left scratching their heads.
Words and acronyms such as Aft, Muster drill, MDR, OBC, and

Starboard may seem like a mysterious cruise language.


However, this cruise lingo glossary, does go over all the cruise jargon you really need to know.
Don't hesitate in referring this website to others as it could actually make or break their cruising adventure. And of course you don't want that on your conscience.

A Happy cruiser is a informed cruiser.

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