BallFour4 Posted June 22, 2016 #26 Share Posted June 22, 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 Love these. On the Magic in February I decided to not be specific when a table mate asked how many cruises we'd been on. One couple bragged about this was their first platinum cruise and they had all the perks, benefits, etc. She had no idea how many my wife and I had cruised on until we saw her the last sea day at Guest Services and the staff member behind the counter told us she remembered us from our milestone cruise. I'd rather be Aluminum status and have them serve free Coors Light. . Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vampire Parrot Posted June 22, 2016 #27 Share Posted June 22, 2016 SLF = Self-Loading Freight = Passengers (Also used by airlines) VP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanobot Posted June 23, 2016 #28 Share Posted June 23, 2016 in the marine industry it is common to refer to passengers as 'super cargo' because of the extra effort needed to load, care for, and offload them. And to AZ Ocean Lover: the way to avoid that in the future is: You can put a boat on a ship but you cannot put a ship on a boat. Although, there are exceptions such as a heavy lift ship designed to transport smaller ships. M/V Tern is an example http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:367054/mmsi:306029000/imo:8000977/vessel:TERN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wishIweretravelling Posted June 23, 2016 #29 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Two I heard on my last cruise: "whingers"--people who complain all the time about everything. I think this might be an Aussie word. "badgers"--lecturers, entertainers, gentleman hosts, etc. who mix with the passengers but are employed or quasi-employed by the cruise line. term is taken from the fact that they wear badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer Posted June 23, 2016 #30 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Two I heard on my last cruise: "whingers"--people who complain all the time about everything. I think this might be an Aussie word. Hi, It's a very old English word but it is used in Australian lingo (the convicts must have stolen it :):):) ) Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808lady Posted June 24, 2016 #31 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Referring to the next day's agenda sheets that are placed in your cabin in the evening to help you plan tomorrow's activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCollarCruiser Posted June 24, 2016 #32 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Two I heard on my last cruise: "whingers"--people who complain all the time about everything. I think this might be an Aussie word. It is spelled whine in America. Whiners. Whining. Whined. "You want some cheese with that whine?" etc I think the "g" comes from the same place as the "u" does in "colour" or "behaviour". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf123 Posted June 24, 2016 #33 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Hump cabins, towel animals, OBC. :) And how about that list of passenger questions, such as 'does the crew sleep on board?"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted June 24, 2016 #34 Share Posted June 24, 2016 It is spelled whine in America. Whiners. Whining. Whined. "You want some cheese with that whine?" etc I think the "g" comes from the same place as the "u" does in "colour" or "behaviour". Nope. It's Whinge often misspelled as Winge, rhymes with hinge... Google it, I did. The meaning is pretty much the same the whine, tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaDeb Posted June 24, 2016 #35 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Did someone mention frequent floaters? I like that one :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted June 24, 2016 #36 Share Posted June 24, 2016 It is spelled whine in America. Whiners. Whining. Whined. "You want some cheese with that whine?" etc I think the "g" comes from the same place as the "u" does in "colour" or "behaviour". No, it is a totally different word: while Americans often whine about things, whinging can only be done with a British (or, perhaps, Commonwealth) accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer Posted June 25, 2016 #37 Share Posted June 25, 2016 No, it is a totally different word: while Americans often whine about things, whinging can only be done with a British (or, perhaps, Commonwealth) accent. Hi, I have heard many Americans "whinging" and "whining" the only real difference is the pitch! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted June 25, 2016 #38 Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Hi, It's a very old English word but it is used in Australian lingo (the convicts must have stolen it :):):) ) Pete It was often used in the context of "whinging POMs". :p ;) :D Usually about British immigants who always complained that things were so much better "back home". But I haven't heard that for some years now. Edited June 25, 2016 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer Posted June 25, 2016 #39 Share Posted June 25, 2016 It was often used in the context of "whinging POMs". :p ;) :D Usually about British immigants who always complained that things were so much better "back home". But I haven't heard that for some years now. Hi, I love Pomegranates, especially in some of the salads that I make. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm Pete :D:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincurt Posted June 25, 2016 #40 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Balcony snobs Once you've had one, it's tough to go back. Washy-washy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted June 25, 2016 #41 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Cruise line cheerleaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6boysnana Posted June 25, 2016 #42 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Good morning, What about the announcement codes you hear like Bright Star? I would like to review those again. I have seen a list before but it has been awhile. Is there a term concerning the horn blasts usually heard at sail away? Fun thread. 6boysnana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6boysnana Posted June 25, 2016 #43 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I thought of another. Shellbacks from the equator crossing ceremony. 6boysnana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted June 27, 2016 Author #44 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I thought of another. Shellbacks from the equator crossing ceremony. 6boysnana What is this? I don't know this term. Can you explain further? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted June 27, 2016 Author #45 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Good morning,What about the announcement codes you hear like Bright Star? I would like to review those again. I have seen a list before but it has been awhile. Is there a term concerning the horn blasts usually heard at sail away? Fun thread. 6boysnana Battle of the Horns. If passengers are lucky enough to experience one, they will never forget it. DCL is especially fun for this! We were on the Magic (only plays When You Wish Upon A Star) but as we were sailing out past the Dream (I think) they had six or seven different songs. It was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6boysnana Posted June 27, 2016 #46 Share Posted June 27, 2016 What is this? I don't know this term. Can you explain further? If I remember correctly shellbacks are the people on board that are crossing the equator for the first time. King Neptune played a part in the ceremony and we received a certificate following the very messy show. It was very well attended and fun to watch. 6boysnana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted June 28, 2016 #47 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Whichever lounge we decide has the best music for dancing for us, we refer to as "the cha-cha palace" regardless of what ship or line we're on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 28, 2016 #48 Share Posted June 28, 2016 If I remember correctly shellbacks are the people on board that are crossing the equator for the first time. King Neptune played a part in the ceremony and we received a certificate following the very messy show.It was very well attended and fun to watch. 6boysnana No, pollywogs are the ones crossing for the first time, shellbacks have crossed before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimi19510 Posted June 28, 2016 #49 Share Posted June 28, 2016 All this info is amusing and informative. I was on a thread and posters were talking about getting on board early and using the acronym FTTP. I did ask what that stood for but no reply. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted June 28, 2016 #50 Share Posted June 28, 2016 All this info is amusing and informative. I was on a thread and posters were talking about getting on board early and using the acronym FTTP. I did ask what that stood for but no reply. Anyone? I think you are referring to FTTF - "Faster To The Fun" - where you can pay extra to be given early boarding --- just one more cheesy mone-grubbing program to get some people to pay more so they can make others wait longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now