Cruise ship

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cruise-ship

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vessel type?Large passenger ship designed for leisure voyages and tourism
2. How are cruise ships different from old ocean liners?Old ocean liners were built to travel fast and carry many people over long distances. Cruise ships are made to give passengers a relaxing vacation with lots of entertainment and comfortable rooms, not to go quickly from one place to another.
3. Where do most cruise ships travel?Many cruise ships go to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean because they have warm weather and many islands. Some also travel to Alaska, the South Pacific, and the Baltic Sea for different adventures.

Ocean Liner: A historical type of passenger ship primarily used for transatlantic transport, emphasizing speed and robustness.
Ports of Call: Designated stops on a cruise itinerary where passengers can disembark for sightseeing and activities.
Shore Excursion: Organized tours and activities offered to cruise passengers during a ship's stop at a port of call.
Overtourism: The phenomenon where a popular tourist destination experiences excessive visitor numbers, negatively impacting its environment and residents.