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Cruise ship in Sydney Harbour
Cruise ship in Sydney Harbour Photo: Markus Lenk

Cruise ships differ in length, beam, passenger capacity and facilities. A ship’s size affects which ports and waterways it can reach; its passenger capacity indicates how many guests it can accommodate. Cabins, restaurants, lounges and other facilities vary from ship to ship. The cruise line, owner, operator and tour organiser may be different companies.

Depending on the itinerary, cruises travel across seas, along coastlines, to islands or inland along rivers. The ports of departure and call, itinerary and season shape each voyage.