whale - n. an often very large mammal that lives in the ocean

on board – expression. carried on a vehicle or on a boat, in this case

sparked – v.  to cause to start or happen

fishermen – n.  men who catch fish

spokeswoman – n. a woman who speaks for or represents someone or something

cruiser – n. a boat that has room to live on and that is used for pleasure

tourists – n. people who travel to a place for pleasure