minncruisers Posted December 17, 2009 #1 Share Posted December 17, 2009 but one that bothers me anyway. Is it "disembarkation" or "debarkation" when exiting the ship? I've seen it both ways and catch myself saying both interchangeably but wondering which is correct when I'm saying it. :rolleyes: I'm thinking it's debarkation because disembarkation would be undoing an embarkation. But then...I confuse myself and I don't know! And isn't it a debarkation talk they have on the last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Circus Posted December 17, 2009 #2 Share Posted December 17, 2009 If the Capers are a source, it is listed there as Debarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted December 17, 2009 #3 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Either is correct... You'll normally see it referred to here as 'debark'... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etwright Posted December 17, 2009 #4 Share Posted December 17, 2009 From Dictionary.com: Debarkation: to disembark disembarkation: to go ashore from a ship to leave an aircraft or other vehicle to remove or unload (cargo or passengers) from a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. So I suppose either is fine...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minncruisers Posted December 17, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted December 17, 2009 From Dictionary.com: Debarkation: to disembark disembarkation: to go ashore from a ship to leave an aircraft or other vehicle to remove or unload (cargo or passengers) from a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. So I suppose either is fine...:D Okay good! Thank you. One less thing for me to "think" about when I talk. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_Steve Posted December 17, 2009 #6 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Interchangeable. However, you'll never-ever catch ME "debarking." I either "DISembark" like a gentlemen, or just "get off the ship." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted December 17, 2009 #7 Share Posted December 17, 2009 As with formal nights, it's time Carnival got rid of these silly terms and just say "getting on" and "getting off" the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted December 18, 2009 #8 Share Posted December 18, 2009 but one that bothers me anyway. Is it "disembarkation" or "debarkation" when exiting the ship? I've seen it both ways and catch myself saying both interchangeably but wondering which is correct when I'm saying it. :rolleyes: I'm thinking it's debarkation because disembarkation would be undoing an embarkation. But then...I confuse myself and I don't know! And isn't it a debarkation talk they have on the last night? In almost all cases, the two words are interchangable.... disembarkation Anoun1 debarkation, disembarkation, disembarkment the act of passengers and crew getting off of a ship or aircraft Category Tree: act; human action; human activity ╚action ╚arrival ╚landing ╚debarkation, disembarkation, disembarkment ╚going ashore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted December 23, 2009 #9 Share Posted December 23, 2009 As with formal nights, it's time Carnival got rid of these silly terms and just say "getting on" and "getting off" the ship. NO!!! Are you call to call your cabin your room? The ship a boat? The galley a kitchen? The head a bathroom? The deck the floor? What fun would that be? They already messed up the best picture of the cruise by not making you take and wear your lifejacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody000 Posted December 23, 2009 #10 Share Posted December 23, 2009 As with formal nights, it's time Carnival got rid of these silly terms and just say "getting on" and "getting off" the ship. Are we going to a hotel in Vegas or getting onboard a ship??? After hundreds of years of sailing with those terms and Americans wanna change it to sound better...whats next a drive thru cruise???:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan40 Posted December 23, 2009 #11 Share Posted December 23, 2009 As with formal nights, it's time Carnival got rid of these silly terms and just say "getting on" and "getting off" the ship. Ahh, I kinda think the words were around long before Carnival. They may "rule the waves," but they don't have a lot of sway with Webster's or Funk & Wagnalls.:D We just sit drinking coffee until the Captain announces, "Getta offa ma boata!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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