The Suite Life on Deck — American teen sitcom (2008–2011)

Premise

The show follows twin brothers Zack and Cody Martin after they leave their original hotel setting to attend school at sea. The students live and study aboard the cruise ship SS Tipton, where their courses are held at a floating campus known as "Seven Seas High." The change of location creates new situations and comedic possibilities while keeping familiar relationships from the earlier series.

Main characters

• Zack and Cody Martin — twin brothers whose contrasting personalities produce much of the show's humor.
• London Tipton — a wealthy socialite and heiress who is the daughter of the ship's owner.
• Bailey Pickett — a fellow student who becomes part of the core group aboard the ship.
• Mr. Moseby — the SS Tipton's manager and authority figure who oversees the ship and its young residents.

Setting and travel

The program's principal location is the ship itself, establishing a new setting for the characters' adventures. As the SS Tipton sails, the cast visits a variety of countries — examples include Italy, Greece, India, Sweden and the United Kingdom — and encounters different customs and situations that form the basis for many episodes.