ESL Podcast 509 - Going on a Cruise
cruise - a vacation where one sleeps, eats, and is entertained on a very large ship
They went on a six-day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands.
embarkation - the process of getting on a ship
Embarkation will happen between 8:00 and 11:30. Don't be late!
on board - on a ship; on a boat
We can't leave until everyone is on board.
cabin - a small room where one sleeps on a large ship
Their cabin was very tiny, with room for only a small bathroom and a single bed.
on deck - on the large, flat, top part of the boat or ship where there is no ceiling or roof
Betsy spent all day lying in the sun on deck, and now she's sunburned.
bridge - the part of a large ship that is higher than the rest of the ship, where people work to control the boat's speed and direction
Normally the bridge is closed to the public, but there will be a special tour this afternoon.
captain - the leader of the group of people who work on a boat, ship, or plane
The captain welcomed us onto the ship and promised we'll have a good time.
purser - a person who works on a ship and whose job is to make sure that the passenger are having a good time and are comfortable
If you need anything else in your room, please contact the purser.
steward - a person who works on a boat and whose job is to bring food and drink to people
He asked the steward for a glass of iced tea.
never mind - a phrase used to show that something is not important or that something is no longer important, usually because one has already found the answer
I was going to ask for your help moving these boxes, but never mind, I think I can do it by myself.
no worries - a phrase used to show that there is no problem and no need to worry about something, because everything is under control
I think you're going to do really well on the test. No worries!
buffet - a style of eating where many different foods are placed on a long table in a restaurant and people can put what they want on their plates, going back as many times as they want
Kaitlin was really happy when she saw that the buffet included more than 20 types of desserts.
seating - a time when many people go into a restaurant and sit down at the tables, so that all people begin eating at the same time
Would you like me to sign up for the 7:00 or 9:00 breakfast seating?
to set sail - for a boat to leave land and beginning moving out over the water
Everyone began waving as the boat set sail.
seasick - motion sickness on the water; the feeling of nausea (ill in one's stomach) and dizziness that some people have when they are on a boat or ship
The doctor gave Jubel some special pills to take so he won't get seasick again.
port of call - one of the places where a cruise ship stops for a period of time so that people can get out and explore the area on land
When we get to the first port of call, we need to call our parents and let them know we're safe.