What Is A Tiger Cruise In The Navy?

A Tiger Cruise is a unique opportunity for family members or sailors to experience life on board a Navy ship. It typically takes place at the final port of call on a long deployment to homeport. The purpose of a Tiger Cruise is to show friends and family what life on a warship is like, boost morale for both Sailors and Marines, and strengthen relationships.

Tiger cruises allow friends and family of deployed sailors and Marines to spend time aboard a sea-going vessel to experience the ships day-to-day operations. The primary purpose of a Tiger Cruise is to show them what life on a warship is like, boost morale for both Sailors and Marines, and strengthen relationships.

A Tiger Cruise is an American naval voyage that allows civilians to accompany a sea-going United States Navy vessel. The voyage allows friends and family of deployed sailors and Marines to spend time aboard a sea-going vessel to experience the ships day-to-day operations. Tiger cruises are usually organized from within each command and generally are only opened up to the immediate friends and families of the deployed personnel.

After the U.S.S. Carl Vinsons 6-month deployment to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, over 600 family members and friends embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt for a Tiger Cruise during a port call to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, April 27-May 1. Tiger Cruises are a tradition in the Navy that allows the general public an opportunity to experience what Sailors do each day.


📹 Tiger Cruise Safety Video

This Tiger Cruise Safety Video was produced for the USS America (LHA 6) Tiger Cruise in October 2014.


📹 USNS Mercy Hosts Family, Friends on Tiger Cruise

All Hands Update September 10th, 2012 USNS Mercy Hosts Family, Friends on Tiger Cruise.


What Is A Tiger Cruise In The Navy
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