Definition of voyage

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : an act or instance of traveling : journey. 2 : a course or period of traveling by other than land routes a long sea voyage. 3 : an account of a journey especially by sea.

What is an example of voyage?

The definition of a voyage is a long trip, often involving traveling somewhere by plane or boat. When you travel from New York to London by a cruise ship, this is an example of a voyage.

How do you say voyage in English?

Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/Audio (US) 0:02. (file)

What is a journey by sea called?

voyage in British English

(ˈvɔɪɪdʒ ) noun. 1. a journey, travel, or passage, esp one to a distant land or by sea or air.

What is the reason and purpose of the voyage?

The purpose of Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage was to find a route to the Spice Islands in Asia sailing west—specifically, he sought a sea passage

What is the meaning of fleet of ships?

1 : a number of warships under a single command specifically : an organization of ships and aircraft under the command of a flag officer. 2 : group sense 2a especially : a group (as of ships, planes, or trucks) operated under unified control. fleet. adjective. Definition of fleet (Entry 2 of 3)

How many voyages did Christopher Columbus make?

Columbus made four transatlantic voyages: 1492–93, 1493–96, 1498–1500, and 1502–04. He traveled primarily to the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Cuba, Santo Domingo, and Jamaica, and in his latter two voyages traveled to the coasts of eastern Central America and northern South America.

What is voyage accounting?

Voyage account is prepared to ascertain the profit and loss of voyage. It is similar to profit and loss account, all expenses are debited to voyage account and incomes are credited to voyage account. It is made by each ship for its each specified voyage. Shipping company prepare voyage account periodically also.

What is another word for a long journey?

1 excursion, jaunt, tour. 5 roam, rove; peregrinate.