das Kreuzfahrtschiff
Translation
cruise ship, cruise liner
Examples
Das Kreuzfahrtschiff legt im Hafen an.
The cruise ship is docking in the harbor.
Wir reisen mit einem großen Kreuzfahrtschiff.
We are traveling on a large cruise ship.
Grammar Patterns
to travel by cruise ship We are traveling on a large cruise ship.
to be on a cruise ship The passengers are on the cruise ship.
Similar Words
Passagierschiff (passenger ship), Fähre (ferry)
Etymology
From 'Kreuz' (cross, cruise) + 'Fahrt' (journey) + 'Schiff' (ship). A ship for a 'crossing journey'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a ship 'crossing' the ocean on a fun 'Fahrt' (journey).