| A | B |
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| Bareboat Charter | Renting a yacht/boat without professional crew |
| Bow | The front end of the ship |
| Stern | The back of the ship |
| Starboard | The right side of the ship |
| Port | The left side of the ship |
| Knots | The speed at which a cruise ship is measured |
| Galley | The Kitchen on a ship |
| Bridge | The command center of the ship |
| Gross Registered Tons (GRT) | A guide to determine the size of a vessel. |
| Shore Excursions | Land tours at the port of call sold by the cruise line. |
| Aft | Near, toward , or at the rear of the ship |
| Gangway | The entry way onto a ship |
| Tender | A small boat used to shuttle passengers from ship to shore. |
| Embarkation | Boarding the ship. |
| Disembarking | Getting off the ship |
| Berth | A bed on a ship. Also the place where a ship docks. |
| Deck | A floor of a ship |
| Port of call | A place a ship visits |
| Stabilizer | An underwater device that helps reduce a ship's motion |
| Zodiac | Large inflatable boat |
| Muster Station | Place to report for safety drill |
| Deck Plans | Maps of the ship |
