The Unstoppable Growth of Themed Cruises

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Over the past decade, traveling on ​large ​ships for ​pleasure has become increasingly appealing to larger number of vacationists and younger generation holidaymakers. Themed cruises are now very popular catering not only to the traditional customers of this kind of holiday but also to people who are interested in varied subjects.

Read on this article about the growth of themed cruises.

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-35924022

Discussion Questions: 

  1. Generally, what is your opinion about themed cruises?
  2. What are the pros and cons of going on a themed cruise?
  3. Do you think themed cruises are popular in your country? Why is this the case?
  4. Have you ever been on a cruise? Talk about this holiday.
  5. If you were to go on a themed cruise, what would it be? Why?
  6. Share your opinion on this statement, “Cruises were traditionally the preserve of elderly holidaymakers.“
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6 replies on “The Unstoppable Growth of Themed Cruises”

1- Have you ever been on a cruise? Tell us about this holiday.
Yes, when I was 14 years old, I went on a cruise with my parents, my sister and another family on a cruise over the Greek islands for a week.

2- Talk about the popularity of cruises among holidaymakers in your country.
I am from Barcelona and for environmental reasons, the city is trying to reduce the cruise traffic in the city incrementing its tourist taxes. However, it is still a popular option for holidaymakers.

3- If you were to go on a themed cruise, what would it be?
Since I have a child, I imagine I would like to go on a cruise prepared for children and also have the time to enjoy the voyage with my husband.

4- What are other popular holiday ideas common in your country?
For families, it is popular to rent a motorhome, since it is quite economic and you have time flexibility for having meals, resting, travelling, etc. Also, you have pick a lot of baggage, including food for children and entertainments.

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Yes, when I was 14 years old, I went on a cruise with my parents, my sister and another family on a cruise over the Greek islands for a week.

Yes, when I was 14 years old, I went on a cruise with my parents, my sister, and another family on a cruise around different the Greek islands for a week.

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1. Have you ever been on a cruise? Tell us about this holiday.

No, I’ve never been on a cruise. But in the future, I would like to go on one. I think it might be a great experience.

2. Talk about the popularity of cruises among holidaymakers in your country.

I live in Spain, a Mediterranean country, which means that there are many cruises that come here. However, I don’t know of any specific holidaymakers that are especially successful.

3. If you were to go on a themed cruise, what would it be?

I’m an anime and Japanese culture fan. So, I guess that I would go on a cruise with this theme.

4. What are other popular holiday ideas common in your country?

I guess that here, one of the most common ideas is to go on a cruise around the Mediterranean Sea, visiting countries like Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

You did well in sharing your responses to this lesson’s discussion questions.

See some minor revisions you can make in these sentences:

I think it might be a great experience.

I think it could be a great experience.

I guess that here, one of the most common ideas is to go on a cruise around the Mediterranean Sea, visiting countries like Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

I guess that one of the most common ideas here is to go on a cruise around the Mediterranean Sea, visiting countries like Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Keep up the good job!

1. Have you ever been on a cruise? Tell us about this holiday.

No, I’ve never been on a big cruise. However, I would like to try this experience with my family. I think could be a good idea and easy way to travel around and visit many cities and places without rushing, without having to think about organizing transportation, and each family member could decide whether to stay on the boat or go down to experience it.

2. Talk about the popularity of cruises among holidaymakers in your country.
In my country are very popular the cruises around the Mediterranean sea, visiting France, Italy, Greece and Turkey.

3. If you were to go on a themed cruise, what would it be?
I’m a big fan of the marine world, so a cruise where I could snorkel, dive, and see marine animals would be awesome.

4. What are other popular holiday ideas common in your country?
It is increasing the small sailing trips that include food and relax time while you can visit paradisiac coasts.

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In my country are very popular the cruises around the Mediterranean sea, visiting France, Italy, Greece and Turkey.

In my country, cruises around the Mediterranean Sea are very popular. They usually go to France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

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