About easyCruise
It’s a simple premise: Offer simple, no-frills service for the lowest possible price. But according to easyCruise founder and “serial entrepreneur” Stelios, it’s a strategy that hasn’t been used in the cruise industry — until now.
EasyCruise seeks to attract young, budget-conscious travelers who are less interested in flashy entertainment and spacious cabins than in getting off the ship and enjoying destinations they might not have been able to afford to visit otherwise. Passengers pay a low base fare for their cabin on a per-night basis (they can hop on and off at any time), and then purchase food, housekeeping services and other extras separately.
EasyCruise is part of the larger easyGroup, some 15 companies all distinguished by their orange logos and ultra-cheap services. The most famous of these companies are easyJet, offering budget airfares throughout Europe, and easyInternetcafe, whose cyber services are available in nine countries.
The Fleet
In 2004, the company acquired Renaissance II, a former luxury ship, and began the process of renovating it beyond recognition, changing its suites to tiny inside cabins and decorating both interior and exterior in signature “easy” orange. The 4,077-ton, 170-passenger easyCruiseOne launched in May 2005 and serves almost as a floating hostel — a simple, clean place to sleep on your way to your next destination.
Onboard
In keeping with its policy of no-frills service, easyCruise offers very few onboard public facilities. Passengers will find a cocktail bar, a sports bar, a cafe, an outdoor Jacuzzi and a store selling clothing, perfume, toiletries and other items.
Cabins are similarly spartan, starting at about 108 square feet. Out of 86 total cabins, 74 are standard doubles, featuring two single beds that can be pushed together, a shower and toilet, and no windows. There are also four suites (with balconies), seven quadruple rooms (each with two bunk beds) and one handicap-accessible double cabin.