Common Hawaiian Words & Phrases - It’s another language!

Although Hawaii is as American as apple pie, when you are there in the islands, you can feel like you aren’t quite certain of this. The mixed cultures that make up Hawaii - the pidgin english, the hawaiian language and mixed hawaiian-english words & language used can easily transport you to what feels like a foreign country. But its 100% USA and the beauty of the different cultures, traditions and customs are what makes Hawaii in my mind so very special and unique.  

While you are visiting it might be helpful to know and understand a couple of simple words that Hawaiians use... following are a few that I thought you might want to know. And if you really want to check things out... look up this website:

                       Hawaiian Words - Hear the Spoken Word

I found it to be helpful as you can actually hear the words being spoken. Enjoy the Aloha

and you cruisers my thought is let’s get jiggy with it! Have fun!

Aloha - love, affection;greeting, salutation; Hello! Good-bye!

Mahalo  - Thank you

Mahalo Nui Loa - Thank you very much

Ono - Delicious

Pau  - Finished, ended ,all done

Wahine - Woman, Lady

Kane - A man or a boy

Kama’aina  - Commonly referred to a long time resident of Hawaii

Malihini - Newcomer, Visitor

Haole - A foreigner, pidgin slang-caucasian

Hapa haole - Person of mixed racial ancestry

E Komo Mai - Welcome, Enter

A hui hoa Until we meet again

A hui hoa kahou - Until we meet again - said to a group

Kai - Sea, sea water, seaside

Mauka - Inland, upland,towards the mountain

Pupu - Snack or appetizers

Kuli Kuli - Be Quiet! Shut up!

Wiki wiki - Fast or Speedy

Cabin Door Decoration Contest ...Just One More Thing!

Hopefully you caught Stella’s Cabin Door Decoration Contest information on the blog.

If not double click on this title: “CABIN DOOR DECORATING CONTEST by Stella”  to access her blog article. This article has the details for what you need to do to prepare.

In addition, I would like to share with you some additional helpful hints:

1.Don’t count on Stella’s goodie bag to provide all your inspiration and creativity for your door decorations. Instead use her generosity and kindness by supplement your own personal contribution. By doing this, you might find that edge to be a winner!

2.Stella MAY have a few tools and supplies, but she is certainly not going to bring everyone their own personal scissors, tape etc. So pull your self a small tool kit of removable tape, poster putty, scissors and other enhancements such as photos and clip art to personalize your own theme.

3.You will be receiving a group removable door label that you can place on your door.

You don’t want to be bothered with creativity and arts and crafts...well then acknowledge your group cruise spirit and just stick this on your door. Add a post it note and a pen on a string and you’ve welcome your friends to leave you a note!

4. IMPORTANT REMINDER...be sure you SAVE your backing from the door label to re-stick your group cruise label. You can take it home and use it as a souvenir remembrance, that yes you were here!

5. Once on board and exploring about you might find some alternate themes and items to incorporate on your door decoration. Keep in mind that safety is a first and that protruding 3-D structures blocking the hallway or obstructing entry to the cabin will most likely end up that your masterpiece will be tossed to the trash. So use your common sense and keep it at least G to PG rated! 

  

Rocky's Hawaiian Cruise Photo Contest

Our fellow cruiser and renewal cruise photographer, Rocky is coordinating a fun activity for us to participate in during our 15 day cruise to Hawaii. Below is a description of a contest you can join in. It does not require you to be a professional nor have a 35mm camera. What it does require is for you to have fun and have a camera to make that storytelling photo. Use your iPhone, point & shoot or that Nikon you have. Check out the details below and join in the fun... oh yes there is prize ....thanks Rocky, you Rock!  

Hawaiian Cruise Photo Contest

Organizer: Rocky Alby (Stateroom D719)

Contest:  During the cruise please take your best photos, and then share them by entering them in a photo contest.  There are two categories to enter.  The judging will take place at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 16 (location to be determined). Three judges will judge all of the photos.

Instructions:  Prior to the judging date, go to the ship photo shop and have a 8x6 ($3.00) or 8x10 ($5.00) print made of your photo.  On the back of the photo put you initials, cabin number, and indicate Cat. I or Cat II.  Give the photo to Rocky Alby (cabin D719), prior to 4:00 pm, on Friday October 16. You can take your photo to the photo shop on a scan disk or thumb drive. Remember that any photo order will take 24 hours for the photo shop to complete. 

Category I:  Enter with a photo that was taken on or from the cruise ship. 

Category II:  Enter with a photo that was taken off of the cruise ship on one of the Hawaiian Islands.

Rules

1. Photo must be taken by the person entering contest.

2. No photos of photos please.

3. First, second, and third place winners in each category.

4. Must be willing to share photo with other cruise members.

5. No nude or compromising photos.

6. Judges can decide to accept or decline a photo.

7. All judges’ decisions are final.

8. Enter as many photos as you like.

9. Photos will be returned after contest.

Prizes:  A first, second, and third place prize will be given in each category.

The important thing is to have FUN, take great pictures and be able to show them off during our final days at sea.  Remember to use your imagination ! 

SEEK - SHOP - SHARE - SOCIAL by Peggy

Its me, Peggy.... and if you recall, I wanted to remind you all of my announcement at the Pre-Cruise Brunch about our SEEK-SHOP-SHARE-SOCIAL. Hopefully you got a chance to check out and reference Diana’s two favorite shopping picks in a previous blog article. Remember they are in the ports of Honolulu, Oahu and Lahaina, Maui. 

On our past Asia Cruise in 2013, we had this great opportunity to share our shopping finds, laugh with some companionship and of course enjoy some drinks and stories. Diana has asked me to coordinate this event for our Hawaii Cruise and I thought I would try and encourage you all to join us with your special upcoming purchases in advance.

Once on board you will receive an invitation to join us with the time and location so stay tuned. In the meantime, all you need to do is shop-shop-shop and we will all look forward and try not to be jealous... that you found a great deal and an incredible item. Will you try and keep track of where you found it tho’...just in case I can’t live without it and have to come back to Hawaii to get it? Oh what a pitty that would be, wouldn’t it?

Lastly, my hubby Rocky will also be involved at this same time with our Photo Contest judging. So stay tuned for more details on that event too. Having too much fun! I’m ready to c’mon aboard now...see you on deck soon! 

Progressive Rummy by Karen & Buzz

Ahoy Fellow Cruisers!

   

Some of you already know the Progressive Rummy Game that Roger and Diana have taught many of us. If not, stay tuned as we heard that they have plans to gift you all with a set of cards, the rules of the game and a score sheet for your enjoyment and endless hours of entertainment....depending on your competitiveness. Grab an experienced player and learn the ins and outs of this really fun card game.

Truth be told, the game was introduced to them by Linda Kadis Davis, who with husband Duane, had to cancel their cruise due to medical reason. But here’s to you Linda & Duane, for keeping us all entertained for many, many hours!!

So on this cruise, Diana and Roger would like to make a little contest out of the game. They have anointed Karen and Buzz as guardians of the galaxy...oops...different game...of the contest so we are providing you with a few rules and procedures here.

Two Winners!

First, only games played during our days at sea will count. Because we have two segments of days at sea - at the beginning and end of our cruise - there will be two prize winners - one for each set of days at sea on this cruise! That means you may enter your scores for games played at sea on the first leg of our journey from Los Angeles to Hilo, Hawaii. Then you may also enter your scores for games played on the second set of sea days of the cruise -  Maui, Hawaii to Ensenada, Mexico. Here’s how it will work:

We will be collecting score sheets that wish to be entered prior to arrival in Hilo, Hawaii, our first land stop and the person with the lowest score of all the entries on this trip segment will be the winner. 

Then we will collect the next set of score sheets wishing entry the day prior to leaving Ensenada, Mexico, our last stop. The lowest score for all the entries in this segment of the trip will be the winner. 

Both winners will be announced and awarded their prizes at dinner the night we depart for home from Ensenada. If one person has the lowest score for both segments, that person may win both prizes. So, play often and play well. You never know what will wind up being the lowest score with these many people playing.

Entry

To enter the contest, please use an official score sheet! Contact either the Vaughns or Davises if you need one.  You must play with a minimum of 3 players total or a maximum of 5 players total. You can enter scores sheets as many times as you wish and your official score sheet should include the names of all players in the game.

Turn in your score sheet to Karen or Buzz Vaughn, or leave it in the mail box by our door (D201) prior to each of these deadlines. Again, you may enter as many times as you wish and only Karen and Buzz will know the scores that are entered. 

Best of luck and enjoy your game time!!

Cheers!!

Karen and Buzz

Dolphin 201

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Roger’s Top 10 Thumbs Up Reason for this Hawaii Cruise!

1. To hang out and be with Roger and Diana and, of course, eat and drink.
2. Being there on board ....Simply because you can!  You’re not dead, you know!!
3. Good Food & Drinks and as much as you like! Did I already mention this?
4. Lots of Laughs and Laughter- special moments & stories
5. Meeting new and old friends - great reunions too!  Some you’ve already met??
6. Visiting the Hawaiian Islands (and on this cruise 4 major islands).
7. Lifestyle cruise, its living the good life! You have earned it!!
8. Being a part of both real and imaginary cruise stories to be shared.
9. Last Call for Roger & Diana’s Renewal Ceremony ...and you were there!
10. Experiencing the Aloha Spirit and did I mention....eating and drinking? 

TRAVELZOO - 50% Off Queen Mary Tours

For those joining us on the Queen Mary Pre-Cruise Overnight. You might want to check this option out in advance. On Travelzoo a free membership website,  they are promoting a 50% off the following shows and tours on the Queen Mary ship. Just double click on the Title below to get more details of this advance purchase deal. 

50% OFF QUEEN MARY TOURS include NEW LEGO EXHIBIT

• $12 for admission for one adult (reg. $25)
• $25 for admission for two adults (reg. $50)
• $50 for admission for four adults (reg. $100)
• $39 for admission for two adults and two children (ages 4-11) (reg. $78)

• Choose from the following show or tours: Ghosts & Legends show, Haunted Encounters guided tour, Glory Days historical tour or self-guided tour of Diana: Legacy of a Princess
• Get access to the LEGO Shipyard exhibit -- the Queen Mary's newest attraction

For those worried about getting bored with nothing to do? Here’s a chance to tour the Queen Mary ship. Great chance to take advantage of our visit and stay! 

Cabin Door Decorating Contest by Stella

Arouse, inspire, amuse, excite...no Roger, we’re not talking about sex, we’re talking Roger

and Diana’s 25th Anniversary Cruise Cabin Door Decorating Contest! And contest it truly is because judging will occur on Tuesday, October 6th with prizes awarded on Wednesday, October 7th. 

Our ports of call and a creative crafter goody bag provided by Stella will contain almost all the inspiration you’ll need to create eye-catching and clever door decorations. We’ll also provide the removable label on which you will unleash your creativity for all the world to see!

Here are some suggestions from past cruise contests to help get those creative juices flowing...

Pick a theme! What do you like to do besides cruise? Do you have a favorite Hawaiian island? What about inspiration from your friends? Are you an abstract kind of person? Do you see the Pillsbury Dough Boy in the clouds? I’m sure you get my drift :-) Make it fun!

Think Scrapbook! Before you embark, check out Michael’s Arts and Crafts discount bins or the dollar aisle at Target for those extra special door decorating items. Do you have a shoe box full of photos of people and places you don’t recognize? Cut up photos for a clever montage. Magazines also provide a mother lode for your busy scissors.

Personalize! Share with us and every other passenger on the Ruby Princess a little bit about yourself. No nudity, please, and that means you, Roger! Let’s keep our ideas g-rated so we aren’t sentenced to walking the gangplank before we reach the islands! I’ll have a bag full of assorted sticky stuff so make sure you find me during those first couple of days at sea to collect some craft supplies.

So now that you feeling a bit like Klimt or Renoir, don't forget these important deadlines.

October 3rd, contact Stella in cabin A709 to collect your creative crafter goody bag. Please call my stateroom to be sure I’m there and not out drinking with my Sis’ Diana!

Recapping the  Cabin Door Decoration Contest schedule... 

☆ October 3rd (Saturday) to 5th (Monday) Decorate! 

☆ Tuesday, October 6th -  Judgement Day 

☆ Wednesday, October 7th - Awards & Announcement

☆ Questions? 
Stella in Aloha Deck (12) 
Stateroom A709

LABOR DAY WEEKEND - Hawaiian Culture in Long Beach

Not sure what plans you might have for this Labor Day Weekend.

But if you want a taste of Hawaii check out the link below for specific details

and information. 

My dear friend Euphemia Nagashima is a Master Lei Maker and also a E HULA MAU Judge. She is a speaker for the lei workshop.

http://www.motuhawaii.com/Motu_Hawaii/E_Hula_Mau_2015.html

E HULA MAU - Southern California, Annual Hula & Chant Competition

Labor Day Weekend - September 4, 5, & 6, 2015

Terrace Theatre - Long Beach Performing Arts Center

300 East Ocean Blvd - Long Beach, CA 

Box Office 562/436-3661

Tickets can be purchased at Box Office or Ticketmaster

Hawaiian Arts & Crafts - Interactive Workshops - Flavors of the Island Foods

LEI WORKSHOP

STEEL GUITAR & UKULELE WORKSHOP & LECTURE

PLUMERIA WORKSHOP

HULA & HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS

HAWAIIAN CULTURAL VILLAGE - Artisans & Crafters

Diana’s Ten Reason’s Why Vacation on a Cruise Ship is Better then a Land Tour Vacation....

1. You unpack and pack only once!    
   
2. One Bed & Pillow, the whole trip.
3. You have a room steward to help make your bed & more. 
4. No need to wait in line for your entertainment show tickets.
5. Your destination comes to you, not the other way around.
6. Wanna have a few drinks? You don’t have to drive, No DUI & a short walk home!
7. You don’t have to cook and you can select your meals or snacks.
8. Your time - Your call ... relax, be active, socialize or escape!  
9. Captain & Crew on Board...You don’t have to drive or get lost! 
10. BIG SHIP....Plenty of room to be with family and friends, that you can be with or not?! 

Happy Cruising...see you on deck!

Hawaiian Names for our Cruisers

The Hawaiian language came from the Malayo-Polynesian language and other Polynesian dialects and was strictly an oral language till the outsiders (New England missionaries) arrived in the 1820’s. The 5 vowels a,e,i,o and u as well as the 8 consonants h,k,l,m,n,p, w and ' (which is called a glottal stop) make up the entire Hawaiian alphabet. In the Hawaiian language a consonant is always followed by a vowel which also means all Hawaiian words end in a vowel. Please note that the glottal stop is not used in phonetic name translations, just literal Hawaiian words.

As Karen and Buzz shared in their Cruise Introduction, names and words are more easily pronounced when they are broken down into single syllable chunks. So check out the name of Hawaii ’s state fish, humuhumunukunukuapua’a, and now try pronouncing it hu-mu-hu-mu-nu-ku-nu-ku-a-pu-a-a.  Was that hard? Now sounding it out phonetically will be easy-peasy, try it... who-moo-who-moo-new-coo-new-coo-ah-poo-ah-ah. Sometimes the letter W is pronounced the same as V as in the traditional pronunciation of Hawai'i which is phonetically pronounced huh-vi-ee rather than huh-why-ee. Now you can sound like a “local” instead of a tourist.

Stressed vowels

a - ah, as in car: aloha

e - a, as in may: nene

i - ee, as in bee: honi

o - oh, as in so: mahalo

u - oo, as in spoon: kapu

Unstressed vowels

a - a, as in about: ali`i

e - eh, as in met: kane

Traditionally Hawaiian name were given by an elder of the family to a child with a specific meaning. The family elder might have received a specific meaning through a dream or a family characteristic that the family would like for the child to represent or a certain distinguished characteristic the child was inherited with. As an example a female name Lani means Heavenly.

There are only 13 letters in the Hawaiian language as you read above. Therefore many of the names may sound similar and have phonetic translation based on the sounds the name makes when said with the Hawaiian alphabet and word structure.

The Hawaiian translations we are providing here are phonetic and have no literal meanings. This was given simply for fun and entertainment. 

Enjoy looking for your name below as the following are all of our cruisers in our group and their Hawaiian name as translated:

ALEX /ALEXANDRA  - “Alika” / “Alekaneka”

ANDRE - “Anakele”

ANDREA - “Anakalia”

ANGIE - “Anie”

BOB - “Lopaka”

BUZZ / CLIFFORD - “Puko” / “Kalipona”
CONNIE - "Kani"

CAROLE - “Kalola” 

DIANA “Kiana”

DEE DEE  “Ki Ki”

DUANE - “Kuane”

ELLIOTT - “Elioka”

FUMI/FUMIKO - “Pumi” /  “Pumiko”

GARY - “Kali”

HOLLY/HORACE - “Hali” /  “Koleka”

IRENE - “Ailina”

JAN - “Lana”  /  Kanike    

JIM - “Kimo”

JO MARY - “Lomalia”

KAREN - “Kalena”

LEE - “Li”

LIEN - “Lieni”

LINDA - “Linaka” 

MICHAEL / MIKE - “Mikale” / “Mikala”

NORM / NORMAN - Nolumu” / “ Nolemana”

PAT/PATRICIA - “Paka” / “Palika”

PEGGY - “Paki” 

REAGAN - “Lekana”

ROCKY - “Loluki”

ROGER - “Lokela”

ROSS - “Loke” / Keoni 

RUSSELL / RUSS - “Lukela” / “Luke”

SARA - “Kala”

SEAN - “Kana” 

STELLA - “Kela”

TED/ THEODORE  - “Keka” / “Keokola” 

WENDY / MARY - “Weniki” / “Malia”

Photo provided by maunalani.com 
Article information and Hawaiian Names adapted and provided by:

www.alohafriendsshop.com

"A Friend in the Islands", company owners: Mike and Kim Crinella  

Hawaii By Cruise Ship, 2nd edition by Anne Vipond

HAWAIIAN FRIENDS

Back in 1986, I had an opportunity to go to Hawaii to participate in a professional learning exchange program which was co-sponsored by my California Parks and Recreation Society and the Hawaii Recreation and Park Association. During this time, I was very fortunate to have met a number of professional colleagues who have now become lifetime friends. SInce this encounter, we all made a practice to meet up at our annual professional conference and whenever the conference was held in Southern California our group would take an additional 2-3 personal days and head to Ensenada as a tradition.

During these years of friendship, whenever my Hawaii friends would come into town I would coordinate our carpool to Ensenada (back in the days, rental cars were not allowed across the border) or we would meet up as they individually came into town. On the same note, when we headed to Hawaii we would also meet up with our Hawaii Friends and they would very generously host us with their warm Aloha Spirit...and though most of us are retired now. Our special friendship has still endured to this very day.

Some of you on this cruise have met my very special Hawaii Friends and had the opportunity to receive their gracious hospitality and aloha. One of those Hawaii Friends I speak of here is, Joan Yamanaka and she had shared this with me and I thought I would share it with you. In my experience this truly spotlights the beauty, grace and generosity of who the Hawaiian people are... during our visit to the islands, I hope you have an opportunity to experience the Aloha Spirit that has touched my heart through all these years. Enjoy! 

Aloha Nui Loa, Diana

There are friends..and then there are “Hawaiian Friends”

FRIENDS: Never ask for food

HAWAIIAN FRIENDS: Always bring food.

FRIENDS: Will say “Hello”.

HAWAIIAN FRIENDS: Will give you a big hug and a kiss.

FRIENDS:Call your parents Mr. and Mrs.

HAWAIIAN FRIENDS: Call your parents Uncle & Auntie

FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.

HAWAIIAN FRIENDS: Cry with you.

FRIENDS: Will eat at your dinner table and leave.

HAWAIIAN FRIENDS: Will spend hours talking,laughing and just being together. Help clean-up when all pau (finished)!

FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.

HAWAIIAN FRIENDS:Could write a book with direct quotes.

FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that’s what the crowd is doing.

HAWAIIAN FRIENDS:Will kick the whole crowd’s okoles (butts) that left you.

FRIENDS: Get mad when you don’t stay in contact.

HAWAIIAN FRIENDS: Years could go by and you pick up like it was yesterday.

FRIENDS: Come and go.

HAWAIIAN FRIENDS: Are family

Davis’ ’ 25th Anniversary Pre-Cruise Social Brunch

FELLOW CRUISERS

"So have you gotten it yet? You know in your mailbox...old school style! It’s your exclusive invitation to our Pre-Cruise Social Brunch at Duke’s in Huntington Beach. Just wanted to send you a reminder that your check which is due by Saturday, June 6th will be your RSVP confirmation to attend. Your check will not be cashed till Friday, June 12th when restaurant reservation will be confirmed with our final count.

Joining us for Brunch thus far are... ANDRE, KAREN & BUZZ, ROCKY & PEGGY, NORM & WENDY, JOMARY & MICHAEL. And still others, right? 

Lots to get excited about fellow cruisers....Delicious Brunch & Drinks, Friends to Reunite with & to Meet, Raffle Prizes that can only be won if you attend, Cruise Announcements & Question & Answer Opportunity.

It's time to get onboard and have some fun & party for our kick-off to our Hawaii Cruise! 

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Diana & Roger

And the winners are....

CRUISE UPDATE...After this last promotional sign-up, we have a current list of 41 individuals and 23 cabins for our group. All the cruisers in our group are listed on lower left hand side of this blog.So check out who’s currently on board....

Raffle Prizes

Roger and I decided it was time to have a little fun..so we took everyone who made a deposit on our cruise and we had a raffle drawing. So below are the list of winners. Thank you everyone for coming aboard and Congratulations to the winners....

"Ladies’ SIlver Evening Handbag & Men’s Silver Tie Set" - PAM MEEHAN

"Princess Cruise Photo Frame" - LIEN BURGH

"Two Boxes of Island Princess Chocolate Macadamia Nuts" - ANDRE MATHIEU

"Two Boxes of Island Princess Chocolate Macadamia Nuts" - CAROLE GHERTNER

"Princess Cruises Culinary Cookbook" - LEE SPAR

"Princess Cruises Culinary Cookbook"  - PATRICIA FIERRO

"To Do & BTW Pads" - SEAN HAGERTY

"Over Hawaii DVD Video" - JIM BERKSON

"Gold & Black Plumeria Flower Earrings" - MAUREEN MOUDAKIS 

"Tropical Calendar Set" - LINDA KADIS 

Bob & Lee (Congrats Lee)

Jim & Jan (Way to Go Jim) 

K-Fong Design ... Does it Again!

Well, she does it again... our friend Karen Fong known to us warmly as K-Fong, does it again! She has graciously shared her creative talents in creating our 25th Anniversary logo. How does she do it?!!! 

Karen asked us to provide her with side by side photos and so from this simplistic request merged with her incredible skills, talent and creativity. K-Fong does it again and comes up with our 25th Anniversary Logo. We love it and so appreciate you. We know you can’t be with us on our cruise K-Fong. But we know, you will be there in spirit and logo!

Oh and for inquiry minds who need to know....how are we connected with Karen?  Roger and Diana met Karen at the City of Irvine when both were working stiffs! Karen worked in Community Service with Diana and she was the Department Graphic Artist. Some may have remembered that Karen had also designed their original Maui’d logo when they got married as well as our 10th Anniversary Re-Maui’d logo.

Karen has been influential to Diana with many years of fun and creative times. One that many of you may have benefited with was the initial editions of their annual Davis family newsletter which Karen has assisted with and now Diana has learned to design and format on her own. 

One of our most memorable story about Karen has to be when she went to the 24 hour photo shop (no digital back then) on Maui the same afternoon of Roger and Diana’s marriage ceremony to develop shots of Diana white as a ghost. Everyone, especially Roger was worried sick as Diana looked like Casper the ghost . Will she change her mind to get married? Diana of course was in total denial that she was white and ghostly. Saying she was fine and okay! OMG after the photos, no wonder Roger was worried that Diana might change her mind. Well, she didn’t and the “I Do’s” came through as Diana has been saying “I Do Again and Again...and looks like she’s gonna say it one more final time on their 25th anniversary.   

Mahalo Nui Loa,  K-Fong..Thanks so much! So here is the logo debut .... 

Cruise Ship & Nautical Language - A word for almost everything!

Okay for some of our guests the big decision is now behind you! You have paid your deposit and you have a stateroom assignment...so perhaps it’s time to get familiar with your ocean home for the next 15 days on the Ruby Princess. But before exploring the ship and deck plans. I thought it would be fun to introduce you to some basic cruise lingo!  

Though not necessary to get around the ship, knowing the ship terminology makes it fun and kind of an authentic seafaring experience. Here are a few terms that will make you look like you’re a seasoned cruiser as well as getting you familiar with your floating home to your Hawaiian getaway…let's see how many of these terms you know? 

Aft - Towards the rear of the ship

Amidships - Towards or at the middle of the ship

Astern - Behind the ship

Beam - Ship’s width at the widest point

Below - The area below the “Main Deck”

Berth - Quay, dock or pier where the ship ties up or the act of so doing. Also a term used aboard ship for a sleeping point or bed.

Bilges - The lowest part of the ship

Boat Station - The place taken by passengers during lifeboat drill

Bow - The forward pointed part of the ship which acts as a control center

Bridge - The forward and upper part of the ship where the Captain controls the ship

Bulkhead - Interior partition or wall aboard ship

Cabin - Passenger’s room, otherwise known as a stateroom

Captain - Overall commander of the ship

Chief Engineer - Officer responsible for mechanical well being of the ship

Course - Ship’s passage in a given direction expressed in degree

Cruise Director - Individual in charge of entertainment and on-board activities

Disembark - To get off the ship

Embark - To join a ship for a voyage

Fantail- The rear, overhanging part of the ship

Fore- Front part of the ship

Galley- Ship’s kitchen

Gangway- The passageway or stairway that links the ship to the quayside

Hotel Manager- Officer in charge of passenger service

Launch- A small boat that transfers passengers from ship to shore when the vessel is unable to berth

Leeward- The side of the ship that is sheltered from the wind

Lifeboat- A small boat that transfers passengers to a rescue ship during emergencies

Lifejacket- An inflatable jacket that allows the wearer to float in water

Muster Station- Assembly point in an emergency

Passenger/ The number of passengers divided by the number of crew gives the ratio.

Crew ratio- The lower this Crew ratio figure, the better the on-board service will be

Port-The left-hand side of the ship, when facing forward

Purser- Officer in charge of finance

Stabilizer- A retractable device that protrudes from the hull below waterline to provide stability when the ship is moving

Staff Captain- The second in command of the Captain

Starboard- The right hand side of the ship, when facing forward

Stateroom- Passenger’s room, otherwise known as the cabin

Stern- The rear flat part of the ship, opposite the bow

Tender- A small boat that transfer passengers from ship to shore when the ship is unable to berth

Windward- The side of the ship that is not sheltered from the wind

Nautical terms provided by DK Eyewitness Travel Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean