Topic 3

Styles of Ships
Prepared By: John Jordan S. Calebag
The Classic Ocean Liner - These ships - some of which are
still in service today – epitomize the first golden age of
cruising. Primarily used for transatlantic crossing or world
voyages, and mostly built before 1970, they’re sleek,
streamlined, and built to knife their way through open ocean
waves. Most are rather small by today’s cruise standards, but
several vintage liners are as big some of the larger
contemporary ships.
The Contemporary Cruise Ships – In 1970s, ship designers
began to redefine what a cruise ship should be. Speed was
no longer of prime consideration. Tapered, knife –like hulls
gave way to broader, boxier, still attractive vessels built to
accommodate uniformly sized staterooms and the numerous
activity venues that the modern cruise vacation experience
requires.
Small Ships – In contrast to megaships are much smaller
vessels, most of which accommodate fewer than 200
passengers. This ship often look like cruise ships in miniature
or oversized yacht.
Masted Sailing Ships – Yes, there are still cruise ships that
have masts and sails and partly or almost entirely powered
by the wind.
Riverboats – Another time machine to the past is the
riverboats, or “paddle wheeler”. Often modeled after the
great steamboats of nineteenth century, these vessels
permits passengers to experience America’s great rivers in a
style memorialized in the works of Mark Twain. Modern style
riverboats, too, are popular vehicles for experiencing such
legendary rivers as the Rhine, the Danube, and the Nile.
Barges – A barge is a type of vessel which is mainly
used for the purpose of carrying cargo. However, the
most important part about barges is the fact that they
are not independent boats or vessels. They have to be
tugged or towed along by other naval vessels in the
water. Barges are mostly used in smaller water parts
like rivers, lakes or canals; however they are now used
extensively at sea ports.
A barge is flat-shaped on its bottom, just like a raft. The main
reason for this particular shape is to ensure that the cargo-
carrying capacity is enhanced and more bulk can be hauled
and transferred.
Ferry – Usually we don’t think of a ferry trip as a cruise. Yet
in Europe (especially in Northern Europe), many ferries
provide an overnight or even multiday, cruise like experience,
with private staterooms, glitzy entertainment, and bountiful
dining.
Multipurpose Ships – Some vessels, like those that sail the
fjord-lined west coast of Norway, serve many functions. They
carry cargo, transport passengers between close-by villages
and yes serve a cruise ships for leisure travelers too.
Mega Cruise Ships are a new class of cruise vessel, and the
next step in terms of capacity and onboard services, with
some units that routinely serve more than 5,000 passengers;
currently the largest and more sophisticated vessels in the
world.
Adventure Cruise Ships are much smaller than
commercial cruises, meaning they can access off-the-beaten-
path ports and dock in natural areas that larger cruise
ships cannot.
Expedition Cruise Ships are small, with shallow drafts, and
are able to inch closer to those less-visited, out-of-the-way
ports or scenic wonders. 
As the name implies, expedition cruising is a taste of
exploration and adventure in off-the-beaten-path places. 
Container ships (sometimes spelled containerships)
are cargo ships that carry all of their load in truck-size
intermodal containers, in a
technique called containerization. They are a common
means of commercial intermodal freight transport and now
carry most seagoing non-bulk cargo.
A tanker is a ship designed to transport or store liquids or
gases in bulk. Major types of tankship include the oil tanker,
the chemical tanker, and gas carrier.
CLASSIC SHIPS MODERN SHIPS
Wood, Brass, other Natural Materials Synthetic materials are common
Modest-sized public areas Large public areas
Can travel up to 30 knots Travel at 20 – 25 knots
Nostalgic Appearance Modern Appearance
Deep Draft Hulls Shallow Draft Hulls
Small Portholes Larger Portholes
More Obstructed Stateroom Views Fewer Obstructed Stateroom Views
Pedestrian flow through ship sometimes Easy pedestrian flow through ships
awkward

Staterooms verandahs more rare Stateroom verandahs more likely

Smaller Swimming Pools Larger Swimming Pools
Promenade decks common Promenade decks less common
Many different-sized staterooms; More standardized staterooms size; some
staterooms are relatively large staterooms may be small.
 SIZING SHIPS
Very Small Under 10,000 GRT; under 200 PAX

Small 10,000 – 20,000 GRT; 200-500 PAX

Medium 20,000 – 50,000 GRT; 500 – 1,200 PAX

Large 50,000 – 70,000 GRT; 1,200 – 2,000 PAX

Megaships 70,000 GRT or more; 2,000 PAX or more

GRT – GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE is determined by a

formula that gauges the volume of the public spaces on a ship.
It measures only enclosed space available to passengers.

PAX – is an industry abbreviation for Passenger.

 SHIP FACILITIES
SPACE ON A SHIP CAN BE DIVIDED INTO 3 TYPES:
• Stateroom Spaces
• Private Space (for crew)
• Public Space
Private Spaces:
Bridge – Where the vessel is controlled.
Private Spaces:
Galley – Kitchen
Private Spaces:
Crew Bar – Crew members’ bar
Private Spaces:
Crew Mess – Crew cafeteria/Crew Canteen
Private Spaces:
Crew Cabin
 SHIP FACILITIES
Public Spaces:
• The Reception Area – All ships, have a lobbylike
area where the purser’s office (aka front desk,
hotel desk, reception desk or information desk) is
located.
reception
 SHIP FACILITIES
Public Spaces:
• The Dining Room - Guests eat dinner here, and,
often breakfast and lunch as well.
The dining room
 SHIP FACILITIES
• The Showroom (Theatre) - Entertainment event
usually take place here.
The showroom (theatre)
 SHIP FACILITIES
The Pool Area
 SHIP FACILITIES
Magrodome – Can cover the pool area. In warm
weather it slides away, in cold or rainy weather it
slides shut.
magrodome
The Health Club: Gym
The Health Club: Spa
Children’s area
Medical Facility
Movie Theatre

4d Theatre
The Gift Shop

Duty Free
The Photo Shop
The Internet Center
The Casino
 Cruise staterooms
Staterooms or Cabin is to a ship what a guest room
is to hotel.

• Outside Staterooms – have windows. Because

you can look outside, these ocean-view
accommodations feel more open. They’re
ideal for clients who worry about feeling
cramped.
Outside stateroom
Outside stateroom
 Cruise staterooms
Inside Staterooms - are in the ship’s interior. Usually
they don’t have windows, but often use mirrors,
pastel colors, bright lighting, and even false window
drapes to make the room more open.

Suites - are the most expensive accommodations on

a ship.
inside stateroom
inside stateroom
suite
suite