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Global Distribution System (Gds): An international computer reservation system that accesses many databases of suppliers, airlines, etc. In different countries, such as amadeus.

Global Positioning System (Gps): System of satellites that allows miniature radio receivers on earth to pinpoint one's location within a few feet. Most cruise ships make use of this system to navigate the world's oceans.

Gratuities: Basically - tips extended to cabin attendants and dining service personnel. Dining gratuities are often automatically added to passenger accounts, particularly on those cruise lines that fea . . . View Full Definition

Greenwich Mean Time (Gmt): Solar based time in greenwich, england, fon which time in all other time zones in the world is based.

Gross Registered Tonnage (Grt): A measurement of the enclosed space in a ship. Cruise ships in the 70,000 ton range are considered ' superliners '.

Group Inclusive Tour (Git): A prepaid tour of specified minimum size, components and value.

Guarantee: Pay attention here - a 'guarantee' is the cruise line's promise that the passenger will sail on a stated voyage in a specified price category or type of cabin, at an agreed rate no higher th . . . View Full Definition

Guarantee Share Fare: Acceptance of some lines of a single booking at the standard double occupancy rate, with the understanding that the client is willing to share use of the cabin with a stranger of the same se . . . View Full Definition

Guaranteed Reservation: A reservation put on hold for a passenger's late arrival. This type of reservation is usually secured by a credit card obligation or even a deposit as a security measure for if the customer . . . View Full Definition

Guaranteed Share: A cruise term that promises that a companion will be found for a single passenger, at a special rate. That rate will be honored even if the cruise line is unable to find a cabinmate. The rat . . . View Full Definition

Guest Lecturer: An individual, not usually on permanent employment with the cruise line, who speaks on a particular hobby, skill, or activity that he or she is considered expert. Typically, guest lecturers . . . View Full Definition

Half Pension: A hotel rate that includes breakfast and one other meal, usually dinner. Sometimes called modified american plan (map) or demi-pension.

Harbor Pilot: See 'pilot.'

Hard-Copy: A printed version of a document, such as an airline ticket or hotel voucher.

Head Waiter: Supervises all waitstaff in his or her section to monitor service and efficiency. Traditionally, the head waiter personally prepares or serves specialty items.

Hidden-City Ticketing: Another airline no-no; buying a ticket from a to c with a stop in b. The passenger gets off at b, which was the intended destination anyway. The ticket is purchased because the fare from a t . . . View Full Definition

High Season: The time of year when a destination gets the greatest crowds, and thus can increase hotel and rental car rates, etc. As an example, summertime is high season for travel to europe (just check . . . View Full Definition

Highway Neighbors: Loose-knit group of communities and businesses situated along the road system.

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