Marella Discovery 2

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/marella-discovery-2

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 ship class?Vision class (lead ship)
2. What is the original operator?Royal Caribbean International
3. How many people can the ship carry?The ship can carry 2,074 passengers plus crew. That's more than 2,000 people.
4. What fun things can you do on the ship?On the ship you can climb a rock wall, play mini‑golf, swim in two pools, watch shows in a theatre, and visit shops and bars. It feels like a resort on the sea.

Gross Tonnage (GT): A volumetric measure of a ship's enclosed spaces, used for classification and regulation.
Maritime Industry: The sector of the economy concerned with the design, construction, operation, and sale of ships and shipping services.
Itinerary: A detailed plan of a journey, including the places to be visited and the order in which they will be visited.