Cruises Site
	Nancy Schretter BellaOnline's Cruises Editor

Cruise Line Information
If you´re new to cruising, you are probably curious what a cruise line is. A cruise line is simply the term for a company that owns one or more ships. Carnival is a popular cruise line.

Cruise Ship Crew Rankings
Cruise ship job titles such as captain, first mate, second mate, etc. come of course from a long history of naval vessels - often involved in whaling or warfare.

Flag of Convenience
Cruise ships often run with what is known as a flag of conveninece. This means that the ship is owned by a company in one country - but is registered in and flies the flag of another.

Knots and Cruise Ship Speed
Cruise ship speed is usually measured in knots - as in 20 knots top speed. Just what is a knot and how does it relate to miles per hour?

Parts of a Cruise Ship Glossary
A few hundred years ago, most people knew the names of ship parts. Ships were a common part of life. In modern times, many people don´t know port from starboard.

Stabilizers on a Cruise Ship
Ships on the ocean have to deal with waves and weather. Stabilizers are what help the ships stay straight and upright, which cuts down on seasickness.