Extended Operational and Trade Vocabulary
Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals glossary
Terminology of the cruise sector: the brands within Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian groups, named ships and classes such as AIDAnova and the Oasis-class Allure of the Seas, LNG-powered cruise vessels, expedition-cruise associations like AECO, and the cruise terminals and berths such as Barcelona’s Moll Adossat serving them.
293 defined terms.
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A
- Adossat Wharf
- The principal cruise berth at the Port of Barcelona, hosting Moll Adossat terminals A through E used by major lines including MSC, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian.
- AECO
- Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators, founded 2003 in Norway as the Arctic counterpart to IAATO with 80+ member operators.
- AIDA Cruises
- German contemporary brand within Carnival Corporation, headquartered in Rostock.
- AIDAnova
- First Helios-class LNG dual-fuel AIDA Cruises ship delivered in 2018.
- AIDAprima
- AIDA Cruises Hyperion-class ship delivered in 2016.
- Allure of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Oasis class cruise ship delivered 2010, 225,282 GT.
- Altona Cruise Terminal
- One of three cruise terminals operated by Hamburg Cruise Center, located on the Elbe River in Hamburg's western district.
- Anthem of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Quantum class ship delivered 2015.
- Aomi Cruise Terminal
- A Tokyo cruise berth on Odaiba island used by larger ships that cannot pass under Rainbow Bridge to reach Harumi.
- Aponte Family
- The Italian Swiss family that owns and controls MSC Group, including MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, through Gianluigi Aponte and his children.
- Aqua Class
- Common marketing term for premium cabin grades on Baltic and North Sea ferry brands.
- Aronson Theater
- The main show lounge format used on several Norwegian Cruise Line vessels.
- Atlas Ocean Voyages
- Expedition cruise brand operating small polar-capable yachts including World Navigator (2021), World Voyager (2020), World Traveller (2022), and World Seeker (2024).
- Auckland Princes Wharf
- New Zealand's principal cruise berth on Queens Wharf and Princes Wharf in central Auckland, adjacent to the ferry terminal.
- Aurora Expeditions
- Australian polar expedition operator founded in 1991 running Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle, and Douglas Mawson.
- Azamara
- A boutique upmarket cruise brand spun off from Royal Caribbean Group in 2021 and now owned by Sycamore Partners, operating four R class ships.
- Azipod
- ABB podded electric propulsor with the motor inside a submerged pod, used widely on cruise ships, icebreakers, and shuttle tankers.
B
- B Street Pier
- The San Diego cruise terminal on the downtown waterfront serving Mexico and Pacific Coastal itineraries.
- Baltimore Cruise Terminal
- A Maryland cruise port at Locust Point serving Carnival and Royal Caribbean Bahamas and Bermuda sailings.
- Bayonne
- Common reference to Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, New Jersey, owned by Ports America and used by Royal Caribbean and Celebrity.
- Bergen Skoltegrunnskaien
- The principal deep-water cruise quay in Bergen, Norway, the gateway to Norwegian fjord itineraries.
- Berthing Permit
- The authorization issued by a cruise terminal operator allocating a specific quay, date, and time window to a calling vessel.
- Black Falcon Cruise Terminal
- The Boston cruise terminal in the South Boston Seaport District operated by Massport.
- Bow Loading Doors
- Specialized cruise ship doors used by AIDAprima class for simultaneous boarding through the bow.
- Breakaway Class
- A Norwegian Cruise Line class of four ships including Breakaway, Getaway, Norwegian Escape, and Norwegian Joy.
- Breakaway Plus Class
- An enlarged Norwegian Cruise Line class including Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Bliss, and Norwegian Encore.
- Bridge wing
- Outdoor extension of the bridge providing visibility along the ship's side.
- Brilliance of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Radiance-class ship delivered in 2002.
- Brilliant Lady
- The third Virgin Voyages ship, delivered in 2025 by Fincantieri.
- Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
- A dedicated cruise facility at Luggage Point opened in 2020 to accommodate the largest ships calling at Queensland.
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- The Red Hook terminal operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey serving Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and Princess.
- Buenos Aires Cruise Terminal
- The Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martin at Puerto Nuevo, the principal South American port for Antarctic season turnarounds.
- Bulbous bow
- Forward protrusion at the stem to reduce wave-making resistance.
C
- Cabin Categorization
- The cruise industry practice of assigning alphanumeric grades to staterooms by location, view, and amenities for pricing.
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- The Royal Caribbean and Celebrity home port in Bayonne, New Jersey, opened in 2004 on the former Military Ocean Terminal.
- Cape Town V&A Waterfront
- The South African cruise terminal at the E Berth Cruise Terminal adjacent to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
- Carnival Breeze
- Carnival Cruise Line Dream-class ship delivered in 2012.
- Carnival Celebration
- Carnival Cruise Line Excel-class LNG ship delivered in 2022.
- Carnival Corporation
- The world's largest cruise company by passengers carried, headquartered in Doral, Florida, and dual listed in New York and London.
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Contemporary brand within Carnival Corporation operating from US homeports.
- Carnival Dream
- Carnival Cruise Line Dream-class ship delivered in 2009.
- Carnival Festivale
- The fourth Excel class ship for Carnival Cruise Line, scheduled for delivery in 2027.
- Carnival Jubilee
- Carnival Cruise Line Excel-class LNG ship delivered in 2023.
- Carnival Magic
- Carnival Cruise Line Dream-class ship delivered in 2011.
- Carnival Vista
- Carnival Cruise Line Vista-class ship delivered in 2016.
- Celebrity Apex
- Celebrity Cruises Edge-class ship delivered in 2020.
- Celebrity Beyond
- Celebrity Cruises Edge-class ship delivered in 2022.
- Celebrity Cruises
- Premium brand within Royal Caribbean Group.
- Celebrity Edge
- Lead ship of the Edge class delivered 2018.
- Charleston Cruise Terminal
- The Union Pier terminal in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, used by Carnival Sunshine and other ships.
- Civitavecchia
- Cruise port serving Rome.
- CLIA
- Cruise Lines International Association, the global cruise industry trade body.
- CLIA Australasia
- The Sydney based regional office of CLIA representing cruise industry interests in Australia and New Zealand.
- CLIA Certified Travel Agent
- A tiered industry certification for travel agents selling cruises, including Master, Elite, and Executive levels.
- Cocoa Terminal
- Common reference to Cape Canaveral's Terminal 8, Terminal 5, and other cruise berths at Port Canaveral.
- Copenhagen Oceankaj
- The principal Copenhagen cruise terminal in Nordhavn district, operated by CMP and consisting of three berths.
- Costa Concordia
- 2012 cruise ship grounding off Giglio, parbuckled and refloated 2013 to 2014.
- Costa Cruises
- Italian brand within Carnival Corporation based in Genoa.
- Costa Diadema
- Costa Cruises ship delivered in 2014.
- Costa Smeralda
- Northeast Sardinia stretch including Porto Cervo, summer hub for Mediterranean superyachts.
- Costa Toscana
- Costa Cruises LNG dual-fuel ship delivered in 2021.
- Crew Berth
- A cabin space allocated to crew members, generally excluded from the lower berth count used to compute passenger to space ratio.
- Cruise Duration
- The length of a cruise voyage in nights, typically 7 nights for mainstream Caribbean, 10 to 14 for Europe, and 90 to 180 for world cruises.
- Cruise Europe
- A trade association of European cruise ports founded in 1991 to promote Northern and Atlantic European cruise destinations.
- Cruise terminal
- Terminal handling passenger cruise vessels.
- Crystal Cruises
- Luxury cruise brand, relaunched 2023 under A&K Travel Group.
- Cunard Line
- British luxury liner brand within Carnival Corporation, operator of Queen Mary 2.
- Cycle Drydock
- The scheduled removal of a cruise ship from service for hull inspection, repainting, and refurbishment, typically every 24 to 30 months.
D
- Deck plan
- Schematic of cabins, public rooms, and safety equipment by deck.
- Diamond Princess
- Princess Cruises ship subject to a major COVID-19 outbreak at Yokohama in February 2020.
- Disney Adventure
- The fourth Wish class Disney Cruise Line ship under construction at Meyer Werft for delivery in 2025.
- Disney Cruise Line
- Cruise brand of The Walt Disney Company operating Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy, Wish, Treasure, and Adventure.
- Disney Destiny
- Disney Cruise Line Triton-class ship scheduled for delivery in 2025.
- Disney Dream
- Disney Cruise Line ship delivered in 2011.
- Disney Fantasy
- Disney Cruise Line ship delivered in 2012.
- Disney Magic
- First Disney Cruise Line ship delivered in 1998.
- Disney Treasure
- Disney Cruise Line Triton-class ship delivered in 2024.
- Disney Wish
- Lead ship of the Disney Wish class, delivered 2022.
- Disney Wonder
- Disney Cruise Line ship delivered in 1999.
- Diving Support Vessel
- Purpose-built vessel housing a saturation system and dynamic positioning.
- Double Occupancy
- The standard rate basis used in cruise pricing, assuming two passengers per stateroom.
- Drydock Refit Cycle
- The regular interval, typically 24 to 30 months, between scheduled drydocking of cruise ships for class survey and refurbishment.
E
- ECC
- Engine control console.
- Edge class
- Celebrity Cruises class introduced 2018, around 130,818 GT.
- Emerald Cruises
- The ocean cruise brand of the Scenic Group, operating the Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara expedition yachts.
- Emerald Princess
- Princess Cruises Grand-class ship delivered in 2007.
- Empress of the Seas
- A former Royal Caribbean ship delivered in 1990, sold for recycling in 2020.
- Enchanted Princess
- Princess Cruises Royal-class ship delivered in 2020.
- Esplanade
- A signature outdoor wraparound promenade on Royal class Princess ships including the SeaWalk glass cantilevered platform.
- Excel class
- Carnival Cruise Line LNG-fueled class led by Mardi Gras, 184,089 GT.
- Expedition cruise
- Small-ship cruising to polar or remote regions, typified by Lindblad, Hurtigruten, Ponant, and Quark.
- Explora I
- Explora Journeys luxury ship delivered in 2023.
- Explora II
- Explora Journeys luxury ship delivered in 2024.
- Explora Journeys
- Luxury cruise brand of MSC Group launched in 2023.
F
- Fantasia Class
- An MSC Cruises class of four ships including MSC Fantasia, MSC Splendida, MSC Divina, and MSC Preziosa.
- Fantasy Class
- Carnival Cruise Line class of eight ships delivered between 1990 and 1998.
- FCCA
- Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, the cruise industry trade body for the Caribbean basin.
- Fincantieri
- Italian shipbuilder, prime contractor for FREMM and Constellation.
- Fly Cruise
- A cruise itinerary requiring air travel between the passenger's home and the embarkation port, commonly used for Mediterranean and Asia voyages.
- Freedom class
- USN LCS-1 monohull littoral combat ship.
- Frihamnen Cruise Terminal
- One of Stockholm's principal cruise berths in the Free Port district, operated by Ports of Stockholm.
- Funchal Cruise Terminal
- The Madeira cruise port operated by APRAM serving as a popular Atlantic transit and homeport call.
G
- Galveston Cruise Terminal
- The Port of Galveston cruise facility in Texas, the fourth busiest US cruise homeport, serving Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney, and Norwegian.
- Genoa Cruise Terminal
- The Stazione Marittima at the Port of Genoa, the historic Italian cruise terminal operated by Stazioni Marittime SpA.
- Glacier Bay Permit
- The National Park Service concession allocating a small number of vessel entries per day to cruise lines operating in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska.
- Grand class
- Princess Cruises class introduced 1998 with Grand Princess.
- Grandeur of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Vision-class ship delivered in 1996.
- Greg Mortimer
- Aurora Expeditions expedition ship delivered in 2019 with 132 PAX, the first X-Bow expedition cruise vessel built by Ulstein Verft.
- Gross Tonnage
- GT, measure of overall internal volume, determinant of statutory certification thresholds.
- GT/Pax Ratio
- An informal measure of perceived spaciousness, calculated as gross tonnage divided by lower berth count, with values above 50 generally considered premium.
H
- HafenCity Cruise Terminal
- The Hamburg cruise terminal opened in 2004 in the HafenCity district near the Elbphilharmonie.
- HAL Pinnacle Class
- Holland America Line's largest class, including Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, and Rotterdam.
- Hamburg Cruise Center
- The operator of three Hamburg cruise terminals at HafenCity, Steinwerder, and Altona.
- Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
- German luxury and expedition cruise brand owned by TUI AG and operated under the TUI Cruises umbrella.
- Harmony of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Oasis class ship delivered 2016.
- Harumi Pier
- The principal cruise terminal in central Tokyo, built in 1932 and used by ships small enough to pass under Rainbow Bridge.
- Helios Class
- AIDA Cruises LNG dual-fuel class including AIDAnova and AIDAcosma.
- Helsinki South Harbour
- The cruise terminal in central Helsinki at Olympia Terminal and Eteläsatama serving Baltic itineraries.
- Holland America Line
- Premium brand within Carnival Corporation founded 1873.
- Hong Kong Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
- The cruise terminal built on the runway of the former Kai Tak Airport, opened in 2013.
- Hurtigruten
- Norwegian coastal and expedition cruise operator.
- HX
- Brand identity adopted in 2024 by Hurtigruten Expeditions for its global expedition cruise operations.
I
- IAATO
- International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, founded 1991; self-regulates Antarctic tourism.
- Icon class
- Royal Caribbean LNG-fueled class led by Icon of the Seas, 248,663 GT.
- Icon of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Icon class ship delivered 2024, currently the largest cruise ship in service.
- Independence of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Freedom-class ship delivered in 2008.
- Inside cabin
- Stateroom category without a window or balcony.
- Inside Passage
- Sheltered British Columbia and Southeast Alaska waterway followed by BC Ferries and Alaska Marine Highway System.
- Itinerary Permit
- The combined regulatory clearances required for a cruise itinerary, including port allocations and national park concessions.
J
- JAXPORT Cruise Terminal
- The Jacksonville, Florida cruise terminal at Dames Point used by Carnival Cruise Line.
- Jewel class
- Norwegian Cruise Line class introduced 2005.
- Jewel of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Radiance-class ship delivered in 2004.
K
- Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
- Hong Kong's principal cruise terminal opened in 2013 on the site of the former Kai Tak airport runway.
- Kobe Cruise Terminal
- The Port of Kobe cruise berths at the Naka Pier Cruise Terminal serving Japanese coastal and Asian itineraries.
- Koningsdam
- Holland America Line Pinnacle-class ship delivered in 2016.
L
- La Spezia Cruise Terminal
- The Ligurian cruise port serving Florence and Cinque Terre excursions, with berths at Molo Garibaldi and Molo Italia.
- Las Palmas Cruise Terminal
- The cruise terminal at Puerto de Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, a key Canary Islands transit point.
- Legend of the Seas
- A Vision class Royal Caribbean ship delivered in 1995 and sold to TUI Cruises in 2017 as Mein Schiff Herz; the name will be reused for the third Icon class ship.
- Liberty of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Freedom-class ship delivered in 2007.
- Lifeboat Capacity
- The minimum aggregate seating in survival craft required by SOLAS Chapter III for cruise ships, generally 125 percent of persons on board.
- Lindblad Expeditions
- US expedition cruise operator allied with National Geographic.
- Lirica Class
- An MSC Cruises class of four ships including MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Armonia, and MSC Sinfonia.
- Lisbon Cruise Terminal
- The Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa opened in 2017 at Santa Apolonia adjacent to the historic Alfama district.
- Liveried Tender
- A cruise ship tender boat marked in the company colors, used to ferry passengers ashore at anchor ports.
- Livorno Cruise Terminal
- The Tuscan cruise port serving Florence and Pisa excursions, operated by Porto di Livorno 2000.
- LNG Bunkering
- Process of supplying liquefied natural gas as marine fuel.
- Long Beach Carnival Terminal
- The Carnival Cruise Line homeport at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, operating from the iconic geodesic dome.
- Lower Berth Capacity
- The double occupancy passenger count used as the standard reference for cruise ship size and crew to passenger calculations.
M
- Magic Carpet
- The cantilevered orange platform on Celebrity Edge class ships that moves vertically along the starboard side to serve as a tender platform and venue.
- Majestic Princess
- A Royal class Princess Cruises ship delivered in 2017 by Fincantieri Monfalcone for the China market and later redeployed.
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- The Hudson River piers at West 48th to 52nd Streets in Manhattan, operated by NYCEDC.
- Mardi Gras
- Carnival Excel class lead ship, delivered 2020, 184,089 GT.
- Marella Cruises
- TUI Group UK cruise brand, formerly Thomson Cruises.
- Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
- The Singapore cruise terminal opened in 2012 at Marina South, serving Royal Caribbean, Princess, and others.
- Marseille MPCC
- The Marseille Provence Cruise Center jointly owned by MSC, Costa, and Louis Cruises operating cruise terminals at the Mole Leon Gourret.
- Mass Evacuation Analysis
- An IMO required engineering analysis demonstrating that a cruise ship can be evacuated within 60 minutes per the Safe Return to Port framework.
- Mayflower Terminal
- The Southampton cruise terminal also designated Berth 106, one of four cruise berths at the Port of Southampton.
- Mein Schiff
- The TUI Cruises German market brand operating a fleet of seven modern ships built primarily at Meyer Turku.
- Meraviglia Class
- An MSC Cruises class of four ships including MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Virtuosa, and MSC Euribia.
- MES
- Mobile Earth Station; in Inmarsat terminology, a shipborne satellite terminal.
- Meyer Turku
- Finnish shipbuilder at Turku, the Meyer group's cruise yard for large luxury cruise ships.
- Meyer Werft
- German shipbuilder at Papenburg, cruise specialist.
- Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal
- The Alabama Cruise Terminal in downtown Mobile serving Carnival Cruise Line sailings to the Western Caribbean.
- MSC Bellissima
- MSC Cruises Meraviglia-class ship delivered in 2019.
- MSC Cruises
- Swiss-based, Italian-flagged cruise brand within MSC Group.
- MSC Euribia
- MSC Cruises Meraviglia-class LNG ship delivered in 2023.
- MSC Seascape
- MSC Cruises Seaside-class ship delivered in 2022.
- MSC Seashore
- MSC Cruises Seaside-class ship delivered in 2021.
- MSC Seaside
- First MSC Cruises Seaside-class ship delivered in 2017.
- MSC Virtuosa
- MSC Cruises Meraviglia-class ship delivered in 2021.
- MSC World America
- MSC Cruises World-class LNG ship delivered in 2025.
- MSC World Asia
- The third World class MSC Cruises ship, under construction at Chantiers de l'Atlantique for 2026 delivery.
- MSC World Europa
- Lead ship of the MSC World class, LNG-fueled, delivered 2022.
N
- Naples Cruise Terminal
- The Stazione Marittima at Molo Angioino in Naples, operated by Terminal Napoli.
- Nieuw Statendam
- Holland America Line Pinnacle-class ship delivered in 2018.
- Norwegian Aqua
- Norwegian Cruise Line Prima Plus-class ship delivered in 2025.
- Norwegian Bliss
- Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway Plus-class ship delivered in 2018.
- Norwegian Breakaway
- First Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway-class ship delivered in 2013.
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Contemporary brand of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, headquartered in Miami.
- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
- Parent of NCL, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
- Norwegian Encore
- Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway Plus-class ship delivered in 2019.
- Norwegian Escape
- Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway Plus-class ship delivered in 2015.
- Norwegian Joy
- Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway Plus-class ship delivered in 2017.
- Norwegian Luna
- A Prima Plus class Norwegian Cruise Line ship scheduled for 2026 delivery.
- Norwegian Prima
- First Norwegian Cruise Line Prima-class ship delivered in 2022.
- Norwegian Viva
- Norwegian Cruise Line Prima-class ship delivered in 2023.
O
- Oasis class
- Royal Caribbean class introduced 2009, lead ship 226,838 GT.
- Oasis of the Seas
- Lead ship of the Oasis class, delivered 2009.
- Oceania Cruises
- Upper-premium brand within NCLH.
- Oceankaj Terminal
- The Copenhagen cruise terminal in Nordhavn district, capable of handling three of the largest cruise ships simultaneously.
- Old City Harbour Tallinn
- The principal Tallinn cruise berth on the Estonian capital's waterfront, operated by the Port of Tallinn.
- Ovation of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Quantum-class ship delivered in 2016.
- Overnight Call
- A cruise port call lasting more than 24 hours, typical at marquee ports including Venice, Istanbul, and Saint Petersburg.
- Overseas Passenger Terminal Sydney
- The OPT at Circular Quay, the historic Sydney cruise terminal beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
P
- P&O Cruises
- UK cruise brand within Carnival Corporation, headquartered in Southampton.
- P&O Cruises Australia
- Australian cruise brand of Carnival Corporation that was wound down in 2024 with ships absorbed by Carnival Cruise Line.
- Palma de Mallorca Cruise Terminal
- The principal Balearic cruise berth operated by APB at Estacion Maritima 1 through 6.
- Pasha Hawaii
- A US flag Jones Act compliant operator; sometimes confused with Pride of America operated by NCL.
- Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
- Issued under SOLAS I/12.
- Passenger space ratio
- Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity, a measure of onboard spaciousness.
- Pax/GT
- An informal cruise industry ratio of passengers per gross ton, with lower values indicating greater perceived spaciousness.
- Pier 27 San Francisco
- The James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at the Port of San Francisco serving Princess, Holland America, and Norwegian.
- Pier 91 Seattle
- The Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at the Port of Seattle, the principal North American homeport for Alaska cruises.
- Pier Maua Rio
- The Rio de Janeiro cruise terminal in the revitalized port zone, operated by Pier Maua SA.
- Pinnacle class
- Holland America class introduced 2016 with Koningsdam, around 99,500 GT.
- Polar Code
- Adopted under SOLAS XIV and MARPOL; complements Article 234 jurisdiction.
- Ponant
- French luxury and expedition cruise operator.
- Port Everglades
- Fort Lauderdale cruise homeport.
- Portside Wharf
- The Brisbane cruise terminal at Hamilton on the Brisbane River, served by smaller cruise ships only.
- Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay
- A typical CLIA upsell category covering hotel accommodation before embarkation, especially for fly cruises.
- Prima Class
- A Norwegian Cruise Line class of six planned ships including Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Viva, Norwegian Aqua, and Norwegian Luna.
- Princess Cruises
- Premium brand within Carnival Corporation.
- PSSC
- The Passenger Ship Safety Certificate issued under SOLAS Chapter I attesting to a cruise ship's compliance with construction, machinery, and safety equipment standards.
Q
- Quantum class
- Royal Caribbean class introduced 2014, around 168,666 GT.
- Quantum of the Seas
- First Royal Caribbean Quantum-class ship delivered in 2014.
- Quark Expeditions
- Polar specialist operator founded in 1991 by Mike McDowell and Lars Wikander, part of Travelopia since 2007.
- Queen Anne
- Cunard Line ship delivered in 2024.
- Queen Elizabeth
- Cunard Line ship delivered in 2010.
- Queen Mary 2
- Cunard ocean liner, delivered 2004, transatlantic flagship.
- Queen Victoria
- Cunard Line ship delivered in 2007.
R
- Radiance Class
- A Royal Caribbean class of four ships including Radiance, Brilliance, Serenade, and Jewel of the Seas.
- Radiance of the Seas
- First Royal Caribbean Radiance-class ship delivered in 2001.
- Regal Princess
- A Royal class Princess Cruises ship delivered in 2014 by Fincantieri Monfalcone.
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Luxury brand within NCLH.
- Repositioning Cruise
- A one-way cruise moving a ship between seasonal cruise regions, typically transatlantic or Panama Canal crossings.
- Resilient Lady
- Virgin Voyages ship delivered in 2023.
- Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection
- The luxury yacht cruising brand of Marriott International operating Evrima, Ilma, and the planned Luminara.
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Parent of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea.
- Royal Caribbean International
- Contemporary brand within Royal Caribbean Group.
- Royal class
- Princess Cruises class introduced 2013 with Royal Princess.
- Royal Princess
- First Princess Cruises Royal-class ship delivered in 2013.
S
- Safe return to port
- SOLAS II-2 regulation 21 requirement under MSC.216(82) for passenger ships of 120 m or more or three or more MVZs built on or after 1 July 2010.
- Sapphire Princess
- A Princess Cruises Grand class ship delivered in 2004 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki.
- Savona Cruise Terminal
- The Costa Cruises homeport in Liguria at the Palacrociere terminal, operated by Costa Crociere SpA.
- Scenic
- An Australian river and ocean cruise operator founded in 1986 by Glen Moroney, operating the Scenic Eclipse luxury discovery yachts.
- Sea Cloud
- The German operator of legacy three masted square rigged sailing cruise yachts including Sea Cloud, Sea Cloud II, and Sea Cloud Spirit.
- Seabourn
- Luxury brand within Carnival Corporation.
- Seabourn Pursuit
- Seabourn expedition vessel delivered in 2023.
- Seabourn Venture
- Seabourn expedition vessel delivered in 2022.
- Seaside Class
- An MSC Cruises class of four ships including MSC Seaside, MSC Seaview, MSC Seashore, and MSC Seascape.
- Serenade of the Seas
- Royal Caribbean Radiance-class ship delivered in 2003.
- Silver Dawn
- Silversea Cruises Muse-class ship delivered in 2021.
- Silver Endeavour
- Silversea Cruises expedition vessel acquired in 2022, formerly Crystal Endeavor.
- Silver Moon
- Silversea Cruises Muse-class ship delivered in 2020.
- Silver Muse
- First Silversea Cruises Muse-class ship delivered in 2017.
- Silver Nova
- Silversea Cruises Nova-class LNG hybrid ship delivered in 2023.
- Silver Ray
- Silversea Cruises Nova-class LNG hybrid ship delivered in 2024.
- Silversea
- The ultra-luxury brand within Royal Caribbean Group, founded in 1994 by the Lefebvre family and acquired by Royal Caribbean in 2018.
- Singapore Marina Bay Cruise Centre
- The Singapore cruise terminal at Marina South operated by SATS-Creuers Cruise Services.