Maritime English: Cruise Ship and Port Facilities

gymnasium
Large room for playing indoor sports.

playing area
Fenced-in area for playing ball sports.

swimming pool
Large basin designed for swimming.

hall
Room fitted with armchairs for passengers to meet.

bow thruster
Propeller on each side of the stem bulb for maneuvering the ship to port or starboard at slow speeds.

starboard hand
Right side of the ship when looking forward.

anchor-windlass room
Opening in the hull for the ship’s anchor chains and towropes.

stem bulb
Bulge in the bottom part of the stem that reduces the hull’s water resistance.

captain’s quarters
Lodgings for the captain located aft of the bridge on the starboard side.

bow
Foremost part of the ship.

port hand
Left side of the ship when looking forward.