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Debark: To exit, or the process of exiting the ship. The term 'disembark' is also used.

Pilot: A person licensed to conduct a ship into and out of a port. Pilots (or 'harbor pilots), familiar with the harbor's traffic, tides, currents, and channels, generally are employed to conduct s . . . View Full Definition

Homeport: A port of embarkation/debarkation within the continental united states. The current trend is towards the increased use of homeports in ship itineraries. See our homeport page for more information.

Gangway: The ramp by which passengers embark or debark a ship.

Berth: There are two definitions: the dock or pier where you embark or debark from the ship; the bed in which you sleep onboard the ship.

Cruise Card: The small, credit card-size personal i.d. document, generally given to each adult cruise passenger for their use in charging shipboard purchases, entering their cabin, and embarking and deba . . . View Full Definition

Air-Sea: A comprehensive package that combines both the cruise itself and air transportation to and from the cruise's ports of embarkation and debarkation. Air/sea programs are usually add-ons availa . . . View Full Definition