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easyCruise
ABOVE: EasyCruise Life is new to the easyCruise fleet in 2008: A standard twin cabin and a bathroom on easyCruise One.
In each port, the easyCruise ship normally arrives before lunch and remains until the early hours of the following day, allowing passengers to enjoy restaurants and nightlife ashore before the ship sails. EasyCruise has two ships:
easyCruise Life becomes the line's new flagship in 2008. The 12,711-ton vessel was formerly the Lev Tolstoy before being acquired by easyCruise and given a multimillion-euro overhaul. Two itineraries are available: 7-day cruises in the Greek islands and Turkey, and 7-day Aegean island cruises from Bodrum, Turkey. Cruise line's Web site:Photos copyright © easyCruise. Used by permission.
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EasyCruise is
owned by Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of the budget airline
easyJet. The line targets budget-minded cruisers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Fares are
extremely low (about what you'd pay for a very cheap hotel room),
with food and beverages being sold a la carte during the cruise.
EasyCruise
One has been cruising in the Mediterranean since 2005. The 4,077-ton ship carries 170 passengers and a crew of 54. The compact cabins feature a
minimalist but stylish decor. Suites have balconies and are are located on the top deck.
In 2008, the ship will offer cruises in the Ionian an Aegean Seas, with
itineraries of 4 to 14 days.