EasyCruiseOne

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/easycruiseone

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?Cruise ship
2. What is the parent company philosophy?Embodied the 'easy' brand's principles of simplicity, efficiency, and value
3. Why did EasyCruiseOne want to be different from other cruise ships?It wanted to be less fancy and let people pick only the extras they liked, so the base price was lower.
4. Who was the EasyCruiseOne ship meant for?Younger travelers, people going alone, and those who liked to explore cities instead of staying on the ship.

Disruptive business model: A strategy that challenges existing market leaders by offering a simpler, more affordable, or more convenient alternative.
À la carte: A menu or service where items are priced and ordered separately, rather than as a set meal or package.
Maritime leisure: Activities and services related to recreation and tourism conducted on or involving the sea.