Table 4

Measurement model for the endogenous constructs

ConstructsItemsLoadingst-value*CRAVE
AtmosphericsLighting0.72829.174***0.8870.398
Seating arrangements0.72228.786***
Table setting0.72832.014***
Background music0.66321.842***
Other guestsThe number of guests in restaurants are always on an acceptable level0.72919.073***0.7840.548
There are often guests in the restaurants that do not know how to behave0.68513.666***
Other tourists spoilt my restaurant experience0.80327.364***
StaffAn adequate number of employees makes me feel cared for0.85522.923***0.7390.590
Employees are neat and well dressed0.6708.733***
EmotionsDuring my restaurant visit I felt pleased0.92377.953***0,9210.853
During my restaurant visit I felt happy0.92572.414***
QualityExcellent dining environment0.85762.558***0.8790.707
Excellent quality of food service0.85058.093***
Excellent social environment0.81549.100***
On-board dining behaviourFor dining on-board, I(we) always used the same restaurant0.9408.880***0.8250.617
Even if I(we) are completely satisfied with a dining restaurant, I(we) choose other restaurants0.6744.409***
When it comes to choice of restaurants, I(we) are variety seekers0.7154.964***
Overall dinescape satisfactionAs a whole, I really enjoyed myself at the dining restaurants0.88158.462***0.9000.693
Overall, I am satisfied with my experience at the dining restaurants0.89695.440***
I am completely satisfied with the number of dining restaurants on-board0.73723.463***
I am completely satisfied with the number of dining restaurants on-board0.80337.652***  
Cruise vacation satisfactionOverall I am very satisfied with my cruise vacation0.87331.298***0.9260.806
Overall I am very pleased with my cruise vacation0.92162.295***
Overall I am very favourable of my cruise vacation0.90035.009***
Future behaviourWhen other people ask you about your experience on-board cruise ship0.81731.691***0.9000.647
If somebody asks your advice about cruise ship you will recommend them0.86551.722***
You will encourage your friends and family to take a vacation on cruise ship0.87948.226***
It pays off to spend time and money on cruise vacation0.86346.894***
I will continue to visit cruise ships in near future even if prices increase somewhat0.55213.880***

Notes:

*Critical t-values. 1.96** (P < 0.05), 2.58*** (P < 0.01)

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