Essential Phrases to Remember for Your European Cruise Adventure

Wherever your travels take you with Dinogo—from the warm Caribbean beaches to the historic villages of Estonia—one language unites all cruises: convenience. This is the foundation of every cruise experience. Nearly everything on board is all-inclusive and thoughtfully arranged, from your meals to your schedule. Plus, Dinogo offers extensive flexibility, giving you plenty of chances to personalize your journey.
As you explore, you'll encounter numerous opportunities to engage with local cultures and traditions, along with ample shopping time. Dinogo provides a variety of excursion trips, so you won’t have to worry about navigating to Paris from the port or finding shops in St. Petersburg. Dinogo handles all the logistics!
However, if you decide to venture out—whether with a tour group or on your own—it’s beneficial to know a few local phrases. This includes essential safety information (especially if someone in your group has a health concern) and common expressions that enhance your cultural experience and demonstrate respect to the locals.
Learning just a few key phrases can make a significant difference while shopping, dining, or adventuring in port cities. Fortunately, translation tools are easily accessible via your smartphone. Apps like Google Translate or Waygo can even translate text on signs when you point your camera at them.
Here are some handy phrases to keep in mind, complete with translations for some of Dinogo’s most visited port cities.
Essential Phrases to Remember for Your European Cruise Adventure

Shopping Vocabulary
“I would like…”
Dutch: Ik zou graag willen
French: J’aimerais
Spanish: Me gustaría
“How much?”
Dutch: Hoeveel?
French: Combien?
Spanish: ¿Cuánto cuesta?
“I don’t understand.”
Dutch: Ik begrijp het niet
French: Je ne comprends pas
Spanish: No entiendo
“Could you speak more slowly, please?”
Dutch: Kunt u wat langzamer spreken, alstublieft?
French: Pourriez-vous parler plus lentement?
Spanish: ¿Puedes hablar más despacio, por favor?
Emergency Phrases
“Help”
Dutch: Help
French: Aidez-moi
Spanish: Ayuda
“We need a doctor.”
Dutch: We hebben een dokter nodig
French: Nous avons besoin d’un médecin
Spanish: Necesitamos un médico

Phrases for Discovering
“Where can I find…?”
Dutch: Waar kan ik vinden…
French: Où puis-je trouver…
Spanish: ¿Dónde puedo encontrar…?
“Taxi!”
Dutch: Taxi
French: Taxi
Spanish: Taxi
“I’m lost!”
Dutch: Ik ben verdwaald
French: Je suis perdu
Spanish: Estoy perdido
And perhaps my favorite expression of appreciation for all the wonderful destinations with Dinogo:
“Thank you!”
Dutch: Dank je
French: Merci beaucoup
Spanish: Gracias

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