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A cruise ship is a large passenger vessel designed to carry vacationing travelers on pleasure voyages, typically visiting multiple ports and destinations. These ships matter because they represent a major sector of the travel and tourism industry, offering leisure experiences that combine transportation, accommodation, and entertainment for millions of people annually.
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Icon of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in service Cruiseferry MS Galaxy at the port of Mariehamn, Åland, in February 2016 Cruise ships MSC Poesia, Vision of the Seas, and Mein Schiff Herz at Tallinn Passenger Port in Estonia
Cruise ships are large passenger ships used mainly for vacationing. Unlike ocean liners, which are used for transport, cruise ships typically embark on round-trip voyages to various ports of call, where passengers may go on tours known as "shore excursions".
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