easyCruise sets sail in a new direction with second ship

posted: 27.07.06

easyCruise today (27th July) unveiled its new look, which is set to make its first public appearance on easyCruise's second vessel easyCruiseTwo, which will sail through Holland and Belgium from 11th August.

From the outside, easyCruiseTwo will bear a striking new logo and where once the orange prevailed, the vessel now boasts a colour scheme of graphite grey with orange trim. The transformation continues inside, with a stunning restaurant and bar plus a new colour scheme in the cabins, which all have windows. The brainchild of Netherlands premier designer, Jan Des Bouvrie, the design is in answer to the public's feedback of easyCruise having ‘too much orange’ and adds a sophisticated, dynamic look to the easyCruise concept.

Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of easyCruise commented: “easyCruiseTwo has been designed in answer to our customers’ requests. The orange that was so prominent on easyCruiseOne has gone, every cabin has a window and the facilities we now offer allow guests to have as much fun on board the vessel as they do on land. The new livery reflects the aspirations and sophistication of our passengers and therefore offers younger consumers a true alternative to traditional cruising, allowing them to sample the delights of Europe and beyond at a price unheard of in the cruise industry.”

easyCruiseTwo offers you the chance to relax on the large canopied sun deck or in one of the two hot tubs or if you are feeling hungry, the new, 90 seater ‘World Café’ will cater for breakfast, lunch and dinner, late into the evening. The menu includes a whole host of delicious meals that are sure to get your mouth watering, from local specialities such as Moules Frites to international dishes including Seared Chicken Olivada and Chinese Mustard Glazed Hake as well as a range of light meals, salads, pizzas and desserts.

Alternatively you can enjoy a drink at the new cocktail bar where there’s plenty of choice, from champagne, wine and cocktails to speciality coffees and a selection of local beers such as Leffe Blond and Frankziskaner Weiss. Or if you are the energetic type, you can visit the fully equipped gym or dance to the sounds of the resident DJ who won't stop until you do. Then retire to one of the 52 cabins (twins, doubles, bunks or quads), each with window plus en-suite bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC.

Unlike any other cruise, easyCruise gives you the freedom to explore each destination at your leisure. Sailing each morning, easyCruise arrives in a new port by lunchtime allowing guests to enjoy the day and nightlife in some of Europe's top cities until at least 2am. In addition, you can join and leave the cruises where and when they wish, subject to a minimum two night stay.

easyCruiseTwo follows on from the successful launch of easyCruiseOne last year, which is currently sailing the French and Italian Riviera. easyCruiseOne will be transformed with the new livery and a complete refit when it finishes its season in October, ready for the beginning of a new season in the Caribbean.

easyCruiseTwo sails on a weekly itinerary from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Antwerp, Brussels and back and is now on sale for departures from 11 August to 4 November. Prices start from just £7 per person per night. To book, visit www.easyCruise.com, see your travel agent or call 01895 651 191.