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| ***** | NICHE CRUISE, NICHE CRUISING. | A market segment of the cruise industry comprising smaller or unconventional vessels with an emphasis on adventure or ecological itineraries.
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| **** | CRUISE DIRECTOR. | The person on a cruise ship charged with ensuring the enjoyment of all the passengers.
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| **** | CRUISE TO NOWHERE. | A cruise, typically of short duration and with an emphasis on partying and gambling, with no ports of call.
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| **** | CRUISE HOST. | A gentleman recruited by the cruise ship, and usually traveling at a reduced cost, to serve as a dancing and social partner for single ladies on the cruise.
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| *** | CRUISE FARE. | The actual cost of a cruise, excluding any extras, such as port taxes and gratuities.
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| *** | CRUISE COUNSELOR. | A travel agent specializing in cruises.
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| *** | CRUISE BROKER. | Term used for a travel agent or other person who specializes in the sale of last-minute cruise berths.
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| *** | WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE NIGHT. | An annual one-day, Fall promotional event organized by CLIA to generate sales and promote cruising in general.
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| ** | CRUISE LINE. | A company that maintains a fleet of cruise ships and markets cruises to the public.
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