La Belle Des Oceans

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/la-belle-des-oceans

1. What is the current operator?
2. What is the vessel classification?
3. How is it different from big cruise ships?
4. Why did the ship change its name from Silver Discoverer to La Belle Des Oceans?

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 current operator?CroisiEurope
2. What is the vessel classification?Yacht-type cruise ship
3. How is it different from big cruise ships?It is smaller, can reach places that big ships can’t, and offers more personal service to passengers.
4. Why did the ship change its name from Silver Discoverer to La Belle Des Oceans?CroisiEurope took over the ship and renamed it to match their brand and focus on new kinds of trips.

Maritime tourism sector: The industry focused on travel and leisure activities conducted on or related to the sea.
Itinerary: A detailed plan of a journey, including the route and the places to be visited.
Brand identity: The unique personality and image of a company or product that distinguishes it from competitors.