mrsfuzzmo Posted June 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I'm putting together some cruise information for a training class and I'm looking for some widely used funny cruise lingo. I've got "Pier Runners" and "Chair Hogs"...... Can you add to my list? Anything cruise related would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 20, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 20, 2016 "Chair Hogs" aren't really cruise specific...go to ANY resort with a pool or beach, and you'll find the same thing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) cionfused: What is a cruise training class? Do some people really need a class in order to take a Cruise Edited June 20, 2016 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartgv Posted June 20, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Also confused - are you attending or conducting this class? For or with whom? Anyway, you might get some help by going to the "First Time Cruisers" board. At the very top of the page is a "Sticky" about nautical terms, though I'm not sure that's what your looking for as the two examples you use are hardly in that category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted June 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Fashion Police (wardrobe police, also) - those who look down their noses at others not dressed according to the "dress code"of the day. A recent one I've seen (although not cruise-specific) - "selfish sticks". Those wonderful poles that hang out there in everyone's way because the photographer wants to be in every picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Stewart = Steward Mustard Drill = Muster Drill. But not sure what a cruise training class is. Never needed one to take my first cruises, and no CC no internet to search for menus and drink prices or taking drinks aboard, a brochure that I read to learn about dress codes, tipping, limits on taking drinks on, etc. I wonder if that's why most complied they didn't have all these people telling them "it's your vacation do as you like":eek:. Ignore the dress code, tip as you please, smuggle booze this way or that way...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted June 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 20, 2016 cionfused: What is a cruise training class? Do some people really need a class in order to take a Cruise I'm puzzled too. Are you teaching a class about going on a cruise and is this something of a serious nature (as in you're a TA and want to explain cruises to new cruisers) or are you part of some travel training project and trying to inject some humor into the topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Ocean Lover Posted June 20, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I was corrected by a crew member once when I called it a "boat" vs a "ship". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terri-eddie Posted June 21, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I don't think it matters what kind of training class, or why. Funny cruise lingo is easy to supply. I can add "bacon police" and "naughty room" to your list. Bacon police are at the Lido buffet, handing out small portions of bacon upon request. The naughty room is where you're called when contraband is discovered in your checked luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulubelle45 Posted June 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Rum runners and Budgie smugglers. Never heard the term till i cruised. Also DH DW DD DS Edited June 21, 2016 by Lulubelle45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 21, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 21, 2016 "The Piggery" for cruise ship's buffet restaurant. More specifically, the Horror Zone for the Princess Horizon Court buffets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 21, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Rum runners and Budgie smugglers. Never heard the term till i cruised. Also DH DW DD DS Budgie smugglers, I think you will find, is an Aussie term, we had one cruise director who was referring to women wearing budgie smugglers, much to everyone's amusement. Till someone explained to her that women don't have a budgie to smuggle, she turned a lovely shade of red when all was explained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 21, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 21, 2016 "The Piggery" for cruise ship's buffet restaurant. More specifically, the Horror Zone for the Princess Horizon Court buffets. Or as Mrs Gut calls it, Horizontal Court, usually accompanied with her version of the Princess slogan " Come back fat". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted June 21, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Board as passengers - leave as cargo. Sea air shrinks clothes. Edited June 21, 2016 by SteveH2508 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 21, 2016 #15 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Board as passengers - leave as cargo. Sea air shrinks clothes. And when you get home the molecules jump the clothes that were left behind and instantly shrinks those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted June 21, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) cionfused: What is a cruise training class? Do some people really need a class in order to take a Cruise I work for a large travel corporation and I'm training new advisors on cruises. Selling, Marketing, History, Destinations and Ships/Lines. Some of the people I'm training have never stepped foot on a ship (which will change soon) but I need to relay the experiences and talk about questions they will receive. I am very experienced in cruising, selling cruises and training cruise agents. Just wanted to add a little fun into the training. I have all the nautical terms, but thought it would be fun to talk about some of the other "lingo" that frequent cruisers use. Thanks for those listed above. I will add the rum runners, bacon police and naughty room to the list! Edited June 21, 2016 by mrsfuzzmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 21, 2016 #17 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) This whole thing is hilariourfeally a joke and you are pulling our legs Y ou can't b e serious?:D Edited June 21, 2016 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer Posted June 21, 2016 #18 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi, There are the "one uppers" people who try to be one up on you eg. "this is our 4000th cruise" or "we are Krypton class" (insert cruise line loyalty programme rating) Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted June 21, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi, There are the "one uppers" people who try to be one up on you eg. "this is our 4000th cruise" or "we are Krypton class" (insert cruise line loyalty programme rating) Pete NICE! Yes. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted June 21, 2016 #20 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi, There are the "one uppers" people who try to be one up on you eg. "this is our 4000th cruise" or "we are Krypton class" (insert cruise line loyalty programme rating) Pete I have heard them called 'Elevenerifes' (you've been to Tenerife, they've been to Elevenerife). In the Army they were also known as 'Tommy Two Sh*ts';). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted June 21, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I have heard them called 'Elevenerifes' (you've been to Tenerife, they've been to Elevenerife). In the Army they were also known as 'Tommy Two Sh*ts';). I'm laughing out loud. I know a lot of Elevenerifes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted June 21, 2016 #22 Share Posted June 21, 2016 This whole thing is hilariourfeally a joke and you are pulling our legsY ou can't b e serious?:D Guess you missed the OP's explanation. Seems on the up and up to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted June 21, 2016 #23 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I have heard them called 'Elevenerifes' (you've been to Tenerife, they've been to Elevenerife). In the Army they were also known as 'Tommy Two Sh*ts';). My all time favorite (Elevenerifes). Tho I like the Army version, too. They sure are out there, aren't they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCollarCruiser Posted June 21, 2016 #24 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Inform them about the balcony club and its membership perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted June 21, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Guess you missed the OP's explanation. Seems on the up and up to me. Yes,it's true. I hope people know that not everyone that works in the travel industry know all about cruises, and in order to sell them for the benefit of the customer, they need excellent and thorough training. It's part of my job, and I love it. Not sure what that previous poster's comment was all about, but thanks for the message! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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