Free access to unoccupied tables in the ship's restaurant, as opposed to specific table assignments.

Onboard; the opposite of ashore. Used when referring to being or doing something on the ship.

A guest's stateroom or suite.

An additional charge to the cruise fare that usually refers to airfare, transfers, or land tours.

The back of the ship.

A package deal that includes the cruise price, airfare, and transfers to and from the ship.

On land; the opposite of aboard.

The amount of baggage, generally consisting of a guest's personal effects, carried by the cruise line free of charge.

Width of the ship at the widest point.

Compass direction, usually expressed in degrees, from the ship to a particular destination or objective.