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| ***** | ROUND THE WORLD CRUISE. | An extended journey aboard a cruise ship that either completes a circumnavigation of the globe or visits a significant portion of it. Round the world cruises can last many months are often sold in seg
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| *** | SHAKEDOWN CRUISE. | A cruise undertaken to test a ship's systems, mechanical and human, sometimes made with passengers traveling at a discount. See also sea trial.
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| *** | EXPEDITION CRUISE. | A cruise, typically aboard a smaller vessel, with an emphasis on the natural habitat of exotic destinations and responsible tourism.The term also implies a relatively expensive cruise with onboard exp
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| *** | COASTAL CRUISE. | A journey on a cruise ship that stays close to shore, as opposed to one that visits several islands or crosses significant distances of open water.
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| ** | NATURE CRUISE. | See eco-cruise.
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| * | RIVER CRUISE. | A cruise down a river, as opposed to the open sea, aboard vessels specially designed to pass through the locks that allow river navigation. River cruises visit large cities and quaint villages along t
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| * | THEME CRUISE. | A cruise designed to appeal to a specific clientele with specific interests.
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| * | CRUISE. | In the travel industry, any ocean, river or lake voyage undertaken for pleasure.
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