Here are a few terms that are used on Cruise ships.

Aft - The rear of the ship
Amid Ship - The central part of the ship between the bow and stern.
Beam - The width of the ship at its widest part.
Bow - The front part, or forward part of the ship.
Bridge - Where the ship is steered from.
Bulkhead - Partition walls that separate the parts of a ship.
Crow’s Nest - A platform high on the mast of a ship (or boat).
Cabin - Sleeping quarters.
Disembark - To go ashore, get off the ship.
Dock - Structure where ship attaches itself by ties in port.
Embark - To go aboard ship.
Fore - Toward the bow of the vessel.
Galley - A ship’s kitchen.
GRT - Gross Registered Tonnage – used to designate the size of a ship.
Inside - Refers to a cabin with all interior bulkheads, no windows or portholes.
Knot - A unit of speed, meaning a nautical mile per hour.
MS - Abbreviation for Motor Ship.
Outside - Refers to a cabin with a window or porthole.
Port - Left side of the ship.
Porthole - A window in the ship’s hull.
Port Taxes - Taxes specific to the ports on an itinerary of a cruise, normally paid prior to sailing.
Purser - A ship’s officer who is the business manager on a voyage; the banker.
Starboard - Right side of the ship.
Stern - The aft or rear of the ship.
Steward - Any crew member who acts in a passenger service capacity.

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