Here are terms that a captain would use onboard his vessel, rather than a householder, would call in their house
| Land Term | Boat / Marine Term |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Galley |
| Living Room / Lounge | Saloon |
| Bedroom | Cabin or Stateroom |
| Bathroom / Toilet | Heads |
| Hallway / Corridor | Passageway |
| Dining Room | Officers Mess |
| Storage Room | Locker |
| Cellar (storing bottles) | Bilge (lowest part of the boat) |
| Front Yard | Bow |
| Back Yard / Rear of House | Stern |
| Porch / Patio | Cockpit |
| Balcony | Sun Deck |
| Roof (outside) | Upper deck |
| Ceiling | Deckhead |
| Floor | Deck |
| Walls | Bulkheads |
| Doorway | Companionway |
| Stairs | Ladder or Companion Stairs |
| Machine space | Engine Room |
| Garage | Tender Garage or Boat Garage |
External Parts of a Boat
| Land Direction | Marine Term |
|---|---|
| Front | Bow |
| Rear | Stern |
| Left Side of boat | Port |
| Right Side | Starboard |
| Upstairs | Above Deck |
| Downstairs | Below Deck |
Common Areas on a Yacht
- Foredeck – Open deck at the bow.
- Aft Deck – Open deck at the stern.
- Cockpit – Outdoor seating and control area.
- Bridge – Where the vessel is navigated.
- Flybridge – Upper steering and social area.
- Swim Platform – Area at the stern for water access.
- Crew Quarters – Living spaces for crew members.
- Engine Room – Houses engines and machinery.
- Lazarette – Storage compartment near the stern.
Quick Example
“Meet me in the galley, then we’ll have dinner in the saloon. After that, you can put your gear in the locker and head to the forward for a coffee and a smoke before retiring to the cabin.