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Credit, or spending money deposited into a guest's shipboard account. Shipboard credit can be used for any onboard purchases, including spa services, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.

Off-the-ship tours at cruise ports of call for which an extra charge is usually applied. Not to be confused with cruisetours, shore excursions are purchased after booking a cruise vacation, and are only available for ports visited in the cruise itinerary.

Sole occupancy of a cabin which is designed to accommodate two or more passengers, in which instance a premium is ordinarily charged.

A measurement of cubic space per passenger. Gross Registered Tonnage divided by number of passengers (double occupancy) equals Space Ratio (rounded to the nearest whole number).

Often more intimate restaurants the offer upgraded dining experience, and an alternative to the main dining room(s). Reservations are required in advance and there is usually a cover charge and/or a la carte pricing.

The right side of the ship when facing forward.

Also known as the passenger's room, cabin or personal accommodation.

The most luxurious passenger accommodation onboard the ship, usually consisting of upgraded amenities plus a separate bedroom and living area. A suite may include a private veranda or floor-to-ceiling windows.

An early Alaskan settler or prospector.