Hospitality and Tourism 110

Cruise Assignment

You have been asked information to help Miss Hoadley (who knows absolutely nothing about cruise ships). Please write a memo explaining some information about cruise lines, cruise ships and the experience that she will have onboard. Assume she will be travelling on the Oasis of the Seas.

Make sure in your memo that you include the following terms/information:

  • Embarkation
  • Tender
  • Cabin (difference between inside room, ocean view, balcony, suite)
  • Muster station
  • Itineraries
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Oasis of the Seas
  • Ports of call
  • Excursions

Be sure to explain some of the features of the ship, activities onboard for guests, entertainment, food and drink. Watch your spelling, grammar and punctuation. This should be a professional looking memo. Use the example below to set up your memo. Make the memo out to Miss Hoadley.

Cruise Ship Memo Rubric

Names:

CATEGORY / 4- Strong / 3- Good / 2- Adequate / 1 - Weak / Score
Terms / All terms are used and explained in the memo. / 1-2 terms are missing and not explained. / 3-4 terms are missing and not explained. / 5 or more terms are missing and no explained. / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Use of terms / All terms are used and explained correctly in the memo. / 1-2 terms are used or explained incorrectly in the memo. / 3-4 terms are used or explained incorrectly in the memo. / 5 or more terms are used or explained incorrectly in the memo. / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Spelling
And
Grammar / There are no major errors that distract from the writing. / There are only minor errors that distract from the writing. / There are glaring errors that make it difficult to follow the writing. / The writing is illegible or incomprehensible. / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Organization / The memo is organized and flows in a logical manner. It is easily understandable and would help someone out who has no prior knowledge of cruises. / The memo is organized and flows in a logical manner. It is difficult to understand in places, and does not always provide clear organization of facts. / The memo is organized but does not flow in a logical manner. The topics jump around and is difficult to follow. / The organization is weak. The memo is difficult to follow, confusing and unclear. / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1

Total Score:

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